# Where to Buy a Helmet? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 28, 2007, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435 "2007-04-28T08:56:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/1 "2007-04-28T08:56:45Z")
Where can I buy a helmet for Auto-X? And are they open today? ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/2 "2007-04-28T10:03:12Z")
Just about any motorcycle shop does, but are probably closed. I know Hybrid used to, and a few other automotive places. Just make sure it has a Snell 2005 on it, open-faced is usually the best as it gives you greater visability, not to mention costs less to boot. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/3 "2007-04-28T10:22:48Z")
You don’t HAVE to buy it today, FLR will have loaners. I recommend ordering a Pyrotect from Hybrid. [quote=“FuzzyFish,post:2,topic:28435"”] Just make sure it has a Snell 2005 on it, open-faced is usually the best as it gives you greater visability, not to mention costs less to boot. [/quote] It doesn’t HAVE to be a Snell 2005, but _should_ be. Especially if you are buying new. **However, this also means Snell 2000 should be selling at discounted prices, this will be good until year 2015** (then Snell 2015 and the two previous helmet years are allowed being 2010 and 2005 the 2000s will be obsolete) So you can save money now and still use it for 8 years. > Helmets meeting the following standards must be worn while on > course: All helmets meeting the current or two immediately > preceding Snell Foundation standards (SA, K, or M), or SFI standards > 31.1A, 31.2A, 41.1A, or 41.2A are acceptable. If you plan on going to an open track you will want to make sure it is **SA** 200x, and not **M** 200x as some tracks do check. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/4 "2007-04-28T11:25:55Z")
if it fits… [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16277](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16277) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/5 "2007-04-28T11:36:05Z")
freewheeling is open until 3 today i think… but im not positive… [www.freewheeling-cycle.net](http://www.freewheeling-cycle.net) or [www.freewheelingcycle.net](http://www.freewheelingcycle.net) ---
**Author:** ![eMKay](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/emkay/32/7428_2.png) [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/6 "2007-04-28T12:21:27Z")
Pep Boys has snell helmets ---
**Author:** ![b5a4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85e7bf/32.png) [@b5a4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/b5a4)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/7 "2007-04-28T12:31:04Z")
Weaver is open till 8 tonight ---
**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/8 "2007-04-28T13:05:15Z")
Loaner helmet - do it. You don’t want to be forced into buying a helmet just because you need it right now and it is the only one available. Take the time to find one you like, and is comfy. ---
**Author:** ![slasky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slasky/32/7408_2.png) [@slasky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slasky)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2007, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/9 "2007-04-28T14:44:10Z")
I just picked up a Pyrotect snell sa2005 full face for $200 online. I will post the info if anyone is interested. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-a-helmet/28435/10 "2007-04-29T20:15:46Z")
Last year we donated about half a dozen Helmets to the WNY SCCA so that there were plenty to go around. If you don’t want to use a community one come see us we will get you sized and order you one in 🙂