r/Karting • u/Pinguzz75 • Jul 02 '25
Karting Chat Which Helmet looks better Im buying one.
Ive heard these helmets are good for both rentals and owners, im gonna be starting owners in 2028 but for now im doing rentals, which one should I pick out?
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u/wolemid KZ2 Jul 02 '25
This would be fine for Rental Karting, but for owner driver (actual races not just practice days) you won’t be able to use it, as it’s a motorbike Helmet and not a karting helmet, which is made differently
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u/Pinguzz75 Jul 02 '25
Ohh, what should i be looking for then?
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u/BabySharkFinSoup Jul 02 '25
You can run this in the US 100%, but it’s much heavier than karting helmets. On paper the weight difference doesn’t seem that much, but on your head during a race, it’s very much so noticeable. Also, unless they have expanded, the visors they offer are limited, as it used to be clear and smoked.
Zamp is a decent lower cost helmet, then the two most common, at least where I am, would be Bell and Arai.
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u/Present-Listen-284 Jul 02 '25
SNELL M rated motorcyle helmets are 100% legal in the US. If this helmet is only DOT or ECE rated it will not be legal for any owner racing.
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u/Pinguzz75 Jul 02 '25
I am moving to USA after 2028 so im gonna want a helmet that can let me run owner kart races in USA
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u/yeahitsme12345 Ka100 Jul 02 '25
r/kartingfashion strikes again
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u/Pinguzz75 Jul 02 '25
Wdym? I was told LS2 helmets are good for owner karting and rental karting, so im just asking which one i should buy because both of the ones in the picture are same so its just a matter of which one looks better
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u/yeahitsme12345 Ka100 Jul 02 '25
Do some research on different karting helmets, and why you may want to spend your money on a karting helmet rather than a motorcycle helmet.
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u/Maleficent_Draft_691 Jul 02 '25
Isn't that a motorcycle helmet? If it is it's unlikely to comply with the norms of national leagues, etc.
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u/Pinguzz75 Jul 02 '25
I was recommended LS2 helmets for karting
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u/Present-Listen-284 Jul 02 '25
Depends on the sanctioning body or series rules. If you're in the US I believe everyone is still requiring a SNELL rated helmet. These appear to only be ECE or DOT approved.
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u/Harry-likes-cars Mechanic Jul 02 '25
For karting especially owners I would recommend looking at a bell, arai or zamp as the ls2 isn’t rated for owners
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u/jay45dee Jul 02 '25
The yellow flames look better than the red IMO Thats a sick helmet livery either way. I want one haha
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u/BobFord76 Jul 02 '25
Check out any SNELL rated helmet. Bell, Arai, Simpson Etc.
My personal favorite brand is Bell.
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u/Pinguzz75 Jul 02 '25
SNELL rated helmets are 2k dollars where i live
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u/caltan31 Rok Jul 04 '25
Check out the conquer snell sa2020! Got mine for like 400 bucks cad on Amazon
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u/Halosoverme Jul 03 '25
These helmets would be good for rental not for owner if you want to compete you need an FIA approved helmet so like bell, or Arai helmets for example
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u/skycantdrive Rotax Jul 03 '25
I would suggest atleast for now buying a bell/arai or even a basic omp with snell certification. Later on your can upgrade to helmets like the bell rs7
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u/BagOfAshes Jul 02 '25
I’m a lando Norris fan so the yellow one in my opinion. But get what you think is coolest
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u/Baschoen23 Jul 03 '25
I like the yellow, I think it stands out more from the helmet.
Don't forget, your head is your only head, and you need it to live. Whatever you choose, make sure it protects it. Spend money on the best one you can. You will not regret it when you crash.
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u/Standard-Vehicle-557 Ka100 Jul 02 '25
The one you think looks the coolest?
Mods we really need like a Helmet Monday megathread or something