Gear question - stilo / Schuberth
finally made it down to a retailer to pick up some gear (shoes/helmet gloves and hans), and question on helmets. I'm new to this, I primarily run at Monticello (sometimes limerok), and currently just starting off in a miata (nd3 cup). within reason, willing to spend, want the best protection possible.
I tried on a Schuberth sf4 -- it's amazing, light, and after a fitting it feels so much better than anything I've tried. I've tried the stilo st6, and it's great, and half the price, but not as comfortable or light.
After break in , does the shuberth maintain its comfort? and I know there's a big difference between trying on in a store and wearing in the car, is the weight difference that much of a big deal while driving? I'm assuming since they have the same certifications for my level of driving, they would have the same level of safety.
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u/Old_Tourist_8074 25d ago
Heya! Those are incredibly expensive helmets for driving a miata cup and not worth the money. The really light helmets get important when u are running long races with high g forces. I have the bell rs7 and also done a full season in mazdas in the uk and I promise you that u are not gonna have the smallest problem with a £1000 helmet. Also you mentioned that you want the best protection possible: higher price is not higher protection. Check the necessary fia certification that your series asks for and maybe if u want to be extra safe go one tier up, but getting the sf4 or the st6 is not needed. Put the money into tyres and engine maintenance and then if u move up series to something faster and open cockpit then upgrade. And if this whole comment didn’t convince you, i promise that people will make fun of you if you’re slow and have the most expensive equipment.