Helmets and Visors

So you've caught the Karting bug. You now seem to spend most weekends at a arrive and drive circuit somewhere or other and your getting a little tired of changing into a torn boiler suit and donning a helmet full of cold sweat (yuck!) Well worry no more! With the help of us here at Thrashed we'll turn you from bashed to thrashed with a guide to looking cool at the circuit. These are also the basics you'll require should you make the leap to owner driver, so should be considered as a good investment to boot ('scuse the pun).

Back

£466.43 (ex VAT) www.gprdirect.com

Simpson - Diamondback

We kick off with the first thing everyone sees and the most important bit of safety gear you can invest in, the good old crash helmet. Only this is no ordinary helmet, as worn by the Stig himself, this helmet will give you the psychological edge over your competitors and have you muttering 'I am the stig….'

£249.00 (ex VAT) www.gprdirect.com

Bell - K-1 Sport SV

A bit further down the scale, these lids from renowned manufacturer Bell are a bit more affordable and are available in red or blue racing livery

£225.00 (ex VAT) www.demon-tweeks.co.uk

OMP - Formula 4

A full face helmet with a composite shell with air vents at the front, top and rear for optimum ventilation. Comes with a clear scratch resistant polycarbonate visor that incorporates a lock-down feature. Tinted or iridium visors are available as optional extras.

£149.99 www.jtsmotorcycles.co.uk

Shark - S800s Sulfur

As worn by Manix this lid has quite a unique feature in its double visor. Over the top of your normal visor is an independent tinted visor that covers 2/3rds of your vision. Sounds weird i know but I've found I can switch between tinted and normal visors in seconds. The internal padding is also removable for washing but I haven't dared take it apart in case I can't get it back

£109.99 (ex VAT) Sportsbikeshop

AGV - K Series Rossi

Alternatively, pop down your local motorcycle shop and have a nosey. You can pick up lids from about £50 and try them on there and then. You can even pick up replica helmets like this Rossi one, and who wouldn't want to be seen in one of these?