Helmets and Jackets

[Mark #2]

Looked at the rules for LFEST and my helmet is expired Snell 1995, bought it in 2000, and I don't have a jacket that is now required for an aftermarket blower.

Any suggestions, I have a place but their prices are a little high, but they are close to work.

I believe in trying on Helmets and clothing, so the internet is out.

Yeah, I know go try it on, then order from Summit, JEGS, etc, but would prefer not to do that.

[charlie]

The best prices on that stuff is in a bike shop on 35 and Vallyview. Really small place called Bates. On the West side of 35, just north of 635.

Charlie

[Mark #2]

The best prices on that stuff is in a bike shop on 35 and Vallyview. Really small place called Bates. On the West side of 35, just north of 635.

Charlie
Is this the place?
http://www.bates2.net/

[charlie]

Yeah... Thats it... I guess it's on Valwood. Not Valleyview. I did not know they had a web site.... You would never think they did if you had ever been in there.

Charlie

[True Blue Aggie]

I would let you use mine. Full face Simpson

[03LightningRocks]

Looked at the rules for LFEST and my helmet is expired Snell 1995, bought it in 2000, and I don't have a jacket that is now required for an aftermarket blower.

Any suggestions, I have a place but their prices are a little high, but they are close to work.

I believe in trying on Helmets and clothing, so the internet is out.

Yeah, I know go try it on, then order from Summit, JEGS, etc, but would prefer not to do that.


I wonder how many guys are going to get caught off gaurd by the jacket rule? Damned near everybody and their dog has an after market blower.

[L8 APEX]

Smiley's has a good selection of safety equipment.

[Silver_2000]

I think the blower rule ONLY applies if the vehicle didnt come with one stock

Ill check w dwight

[BigD]

Technically the jacket rule applied to any non-stock fuel system. NO2 is non-standard. A KB blower on a Gen 2 is non-standard. The rule reads that any fuel system that was not supplied by the factory requires the user wear a jacket.

We did not enforce the rule fully last year when a Gen 2 had a KB or MP blower installed. I do not know how picky the track will be this year? We (NLOC) have a group discount for helmets, jackets, etc.:

http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/group-purchases-must-oked-admin-first/142950-new-gp-helmets-safety-stuff-07-a.html

Helmets you can get from the track if yours is outdated, but jackets you will have to borrow if you need one. BTW, this is not a LightningFest rule, it is a NHRA rule.

This is another thread on the subject:
http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/drag-racing-information/142506-helmets-fire-jacket-rules.html

...Dwight...

[Silver_2000]

MY mistake - edited

Site is just confusing ----

[03LightningRocks]

They are selling Bell Helmets for $180 OVER retail


LOL...........OK then, I will be selling them for $110 over retail:evil.

[03LightningRocks]

Seriously though. The best place to buy a helmut is usually going to be local bike shops. At least that is what I discovered when I bought my last helmut.

Mark has a very good point also about trying it on before buying it. Wearing an improperely fitting helmut can actually be just as dangerous than not wearing one at all.

[Ohmsby]

thanks I will be shopping for a fire retarded jacket my helmet is good

[Silver_2000]

My helmet has expired I have NEVER had anyone look in my helmet or anyone elses - Since my truck has never made a pass fast enough to need a helmet Im not likely to upgrade

[03LightningRocks]

My helmet has expired I have NEVER had anyone look in my helmet or anyone elses - Since my truck has never made a pass fast enough to need a helmet Im not likely to upgrade

Quite frankly, I don't remember anyone ever looking close at my helmet either. That was while running high 10 to low 11 quarters. Maybe there is going to be a helmet nazi at this event:twitch:.

[L8 APEX]

Try and get a fire jacket that doesn't have that fiber lining that comes out overwhere when you touch it:icon_eek:

[Ohmsby]

would I look good in this


2453

[03LightningRocks]

would I look good in this


2453

Yep. That's perfect. See if it comes with the leather chaps:cool:.

[Ohmsby]

your right the chaps would set it off:eek:

[03LightningRocks]

your right the chaps would set it off:eek:


Maybe get a pink hat and go for a look similar to the one this guy is shooting for:rll:.

http://members.arstechnica.com/x/zuvembi/pink-assless-chaps.jpg

[Ohmsby]

:vomit: it looks a little fury to be fire retarded and I have more ass hair so I would need to get some type of liquid flame suppression for the parts that were not covered....


PS:bows for finding that horrible photo

[TXLIGHTNING]

:vomit: I have more ass hair so I would need to get some type of liquid flame suppression for the parts that were not covered....


PS:bows for finding that horrible photo :rll::rll:

[03LightningRocks]

You gotta love google :evil.

[wesman]

You gotta love google :evil.


lol...what the hell were you searching for to come up with that :rll::rll:

--wes

[L8 APEX]

That's asstacular:icon_rolleyes::D

[charlie]

Maybe get a pink hat and go for a look similar to the one this guy is shooting for:rll:.

http://members.arstechnica.com/x/zuvembi/pink-assless-chaps.jpg

OH My F in GOD! http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/throw.gif Is that Terry in the white T- shirt?

[TXLIGHTNING]

OH My F in GOD! http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/throw.gif Is that Terry in the white T- shirt? :rll::rll: I thought the same thing at first glance. :rll::rll:

[Mark #2]

Back on topic please.
The cycle shop on 35 does not have race jackets.
I will borrow a helmet from Michael, thank you.
Going to Smileys tomorrow.

[charlie]

Back on topic please.
The cycle shop on 35 does not have race jackets.
I will borrow a helmet from Michael, thank you.
Going to Smileys tomorrow.

Sorry man.... Was the only place I knew of...... And I just could not resist getting off of the topic.

Charlie

[03LightningRocks]

lol...what the hell were you searching for to come up with that :rll::rll:

--wes


Pink Chaps....:evil.

[yeti575]

try this place for helmets. usually has good deals - Wilzgarage.com. and is local at Park (or Parker) in the strip mall. Used to be a Honda place there a while back.