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Buying a helmet

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I'm looking for a local shop that would carry an assortment of SA rated helmets that I can try on for fitment before I buy. The only places I have found are for motorcycles. Any suggestions?
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It would help to know what area you live/work in ... unless you don't mind traveling through out S. CA.
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Mako Koiwai wrote:It would help to know what area you live/work in ... unless you don't mind traveling through out S. CA.
Location: Pasadena, CA
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Mako Koiwai wrote:It would help to know what area you live/work in ... unless you don't mind traveling through out S. CA.
Sorry, by "locally" I ment in the CSCC Region.
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Subie Sports in the Anaheim area

WerksII in Burbank: http://www.yelp.com/biz/werks-2-motorsport-burbank

If you do a Search on this site, you'll come up with a number of similar threads with recommendations
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Sube Sport 17161 Palmdale St. Huntington Beach, Ca 92647

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btw. the Bell Mag and Mag 4 are the most popular AX helmets. No need for a fully enclosed helmet, unless you end up doing track events where it's required. Cooler and for me easier to breath with an open helmet, especially when it starts getting warm.
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Be aware the Snell 2010's are just hitting the shelves. If you buy an 05 you'll lose 5 years of life. But you say you want an SA so I assume for something other than autocross. Some sanctioning bodies require current Snell issue, so be careful what you buy.
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Thanks for the quick response, you gave me the information I needed.
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