What helmet do I need for karting?

Karting Helmets If the driver is below 15 years, they must wear a CMR approved helmet. The CMR helmets are made to a light weight, to ensure a less load on the young karter’s neck. Drivers over 15 can use a non-CMR helmet. Helmets with Snell or FIA approval can also be used in karting.

Can you use a motorcycle helmet for karting?

Yes, as long as they are full face helmets and meets ISO standards. All helmets must have a clear visor.

Are Stilo helmets good?

It’s not easy to find lightness, aesthetics and comfort all in one. This is my Stilo! I am very happy with my Stilo helmet as it is light, comfortable and with the great isolation from the noise enables an easy communication with the Team also thanks to the protection for the ears inside the helmet.

Who owns Stilo helmets?

Simpson
Simpson acquired Stilo S.r.l. (“Stilo”), the premier Italian auto racing helmet manufacturer in October of 2015. With the acquisition, Simpson also acquired the existing Stilo/HMS Motorsport agreement which expires at the end of 2017.

What helmet does the Stig wear?

Simpson Diamondback helmet
The Simpson Diamondback helmet is the model of helmet worn by anonymous “tame racing driver” The Stig.

Is a carbon racing helmet worth it?

Carbon fiber racing helmets are significantly lighter than their composite or fiberglass counterparts. A lightweight helmet improves driver safety and offers the driver more comfort and helps him/her save energy and reduce fatigue, allowing to be faster and consistent through the race.

How long does a karting helmet last?

Most top manufacturers advise you to replace your go-kart helmet every 5-7 years, even if you haven’t been in an accident. They also recommend replacing the helmet immediately if it has any visible signs of damage or if you are in an accident.

Are helmets required for go karts?

You must wear a safety helmet at all times while operating a go-kart on public land. The same applies to a passenger in a go-kart that is designed to seat more than one person. You must also wear a properly fastened seatbelt and a shoulder belt or safety harness while the go-kart is in motion.

What helmet does Max Verstappen wear?

Max, however, wears a Schuberth lid. He switched at the beginning of 2019 pre-season testing because Arai did not yet have a helmet homologated to the latest standard in a size he found comfortable. Schuberth did have a helmet in Max’s size homologated to the new and incredibly stringent FIA 8860-2018 standard.

What helmet does Mad Mike use?

It’s something Mad Mike Whiddett knows well – over the course of the last 10 years he’s amassed a collection of close to 20 custom Red Bull race helmets. But within that group, there’s nothing quite like the two Stilo ST5 carbon fibre helmets he’s just been gifted with.

Where are Sparco helmets made?

Turin, Italy
Sparco is an Italian auto part and accessory company headquartered in Settimo Torinese, Turin, Italy that specializes in producing seats, steering wheels, harnesses, racewear and helmets for use in Motorsport, from club level through to the top line FIA events.

Where are Simpson helmets made?

The first Simpson race helmet called the R-1 helmet was released in 1979 for use at the Indy 500 auto race. Simpson helmets are manufactured at the Simpson factory in Pedrengo, Italy.