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[Nacho]

well I want something that is snell SA2005 rated, but I only use it for karting. I was looking at pyrotect coz they were cheaper, coz I figured they're all technically Bells anyways. But I dunno? maybe you can shed some light on this?

I sold a K2 Sport to my friend for Karting. It's the same shell as the K-1 Pro, but it's SA-rated instead of K-rated. The SA helmet actually felt lighter than the K helmet did (we didnt' bother to weigh them both).

I've never heard the link in the Pyrotects and Bell. I'm sure Bell won't agree.

[Redliner]

I sold a K2 Sport to my friend for Karting. It's the same shell as the K-1 Pro, but it's SA-rated instead of K-rated. The SA helmet actually felt lighter than the K helmet did (we didnt' bother to weigh them both).

I've never heard the link in the Pyrotects and Bell. I'm sure Bell won't agree.

Actually I've heard this too - that Bell purchased Pyrotech and produces their helmets, with more fiberglass construction than carbon...to achieve it's targeted price range. But it's all hearsay as I can't find any definitive proof. :shrugs:

[chiuey]

Actually I've heard this too - that Bell purchased Pyrotech and produces their helmets, with more fiberglass construction than carbon...to achieve it's targeted price range. But it's all hearsay as I can't find any definitive proof. :shrugs:

i forgot where I read this, but what I read was that Pyrotect and Bell were once the same company. but then some where down the line, Bell (west coast) and Bell (east coast) split, and Bell west coast became Pyrotect. I even read that they still use the same manufacturer

[Nacho]

i forgot where I read this, but what I read was that Pyrotect and Bell were once the same company. but then some where down the line, Bell (west coast) and Bell (east coast) split, and Bell west coast became Pyrotect. I even read that they still use the same manufacturer

All the Bell helmets are manufactured in Ranoutle, IL, in their own factory. Always have been.

I'm not aware of anything else they produce in their factory.

[chiuey]

All the Bell helmets are manufactured in Ranoutle, IL, in their own factory. Always have been.

I'm not aware of anything else they produce in their factory.

there is a factory claiming to produce helmets for Bell in China, this I'm certain of. I was gonna get in touch with them through my parents export company, but never got around to it. if you'd like to look into this I'm sure I can dig up their info somewhere...

[Nacho]

there is a factory claiming to produce helmets for Bell in China, this I'm certain of. I was gonna get in touch with them through my parents export company, but never got around to it. if you'd like to look into this I'm sure I can dig up their info somewhere...

Bell sold the rights to their name to some company in Europe years ago. They're sold in the US under some other brand now, claiming to be "Just like Bell" which isn't true.

God, i wish I could remember what the name of that company was.

All authentic Bell helmets are made in Rantoul, auto and motorcycle. I'm supposed to go see the factory later this year, but i've talked to the 3 people in sales a TON and met with them in Orlando for the PRI show last December.

[chiuey]

Ooo, any previews? I want to do a design for my Arai too. But no idea on what to do...I've decided on red/white/black as my colors for sure though.

This is one of the designs I worked, on. There is a tribal fish on the top.



fish:

[Redliner]

This is one of the designs I worked, on. There is a tribal fish on the top.



fish:

tribal fish or jesus fish??

[chiuey]

tribal fish or jesus fish??

WTF's a jesus fish?

I have a few other one that I'm working on, will post as soon as I'm done

[f1manoz]

Considering the WRC is heading the way of the Dodo, let's start a rumour of 'Loeb to F1'...

[Redliner]

WTF's a jesus fish?

I have a few other one that I'm working on, will post as soon as I'm done

you ninja edited your post over the night...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthys
aka jesus fish

[chiuey]

you ninja edited your post over the night...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthys
aka jesus fish

I am familiar in the ways of the NINJA (edit)....


oh that fish. Well I was thinking more of teh Chinese representation of the fish (wealth and prosperity). I'm really religious. But I didn't want just any fish, and took the idea from Kimi's helmet how he has "tribal" like design on the top of his helmet.

[kngrsll]

I am familiar in the ways of the NINJA (edit)....


oh that fish. Well I was thinking more of teh Chinese representation of the fish (wealth and prosperity). I'm really religious. But I didn't want just any fish, and took the idea from Kimi's helmet how he has "tribal" like design on the top of his helmet.

what religion? i was raised conservative christian, and im not into it at all. i took a religion class this semester, and i have to say, i already try to think like a buddhist. i love the religion, but right now, im not affiliated with any religion.

[chiuey]

what religion? i was raised conservative christian, and im not into it at all. i took a religion class this semester, and i have to say, i already try to think like a buddhist. i love the religion, but right now, im not affiliated with any religion.

heheh I missed a word in there (my ninja edit is a bit slow today, tired from flying to Hong Kong). I meant to say "not" religious.... but I am Catholic by choice. my parents are Buddhist, dad's not religious, mom's a little. I don't really know what my brother is.... he might be a little on the anarchist side... we both have a little bit of a god complex.

[Redliner]

heheh I missed a word in there (my ninja edit is a bit slow today, tired from flying to Hong Kong). I meant to say "not" religious.... but I am Catholic by choice. my parents are Buddhist, dad's not religious, mom's a little. I don't really know what my brother is.... he might be a little on the anarchist side... we both have a little bit of a god complex.

You? God complex? Naaaaaaaaah

I am a believer in the buddist beliefs, but believe there is a higher power.

[kngrsll]

You? God complex? Naaaaaaaaah

I am a believer in the buddist beliefs, but believe there is a higher power.

im with ya, but the higher power is debatable. i think that the higher power we observe is the interaction of time and matter that creates the world around us. so to me, the universe is god, thus you and i are god as well since we are parts of the universe (which is the same as the atman/brahman concept in buddhism and hinduism.)

i have come along way from the little baptist church i used to go to 3 times a week

[Redliner]

im with ya, but the higher power is debatable. i think that the higher power we observe is the interaction of time and matter that creates the world around us. so to me, the universe is god, thus you and i are god as well since we are parts of the universe (which is the same as the atman/brahman concept in buddhism and hinduism.)

i have come along way from the little baptist church i used to go to 3 times a week

I believe in enlightenment, which is what i think you're speaking of...where you grow, and learn and keep trying to better yourself thru each of your life cycles. so does that mean you believe in reincarnation?

[chiuey]

im with ya, but the higher power is debatable. i think that the higher power we observe is the interaction of time and matter that creates the world around us. so to me, the universe is god, thus you and i are god as well since we are parts of the universe (which is the same as the atman/brahman concept in buddhism and hinduism.)

i have come along way from the little baptist church i used to go to 3 times a week

When I was living in NC I decided to go to a baptist church, ONCE. and I did not go to church again for the yr I was living in NC.

I felt violated having god shoved down my throat the way they were preaching....

[Redliner]

When I was living in NC I decided to go to a baptist church, ONCE. and I did not go to church again for the yr I was living in NC.

I felt violated having god shoved down my throat the way they were preaching....

go to a black funeral. me being asian that was the most uncomfortable situation i'd ever been in my LIFE They kept praising Jesus and talking about how i was a sinner. he kept looking at me it wqas even more uncomfortable then the time when I forget the name of the girl while i was on a date with her!

[chiuey]

go to a black funeral. me being asian that was the most uncomfortable situation i'd ever been in my LIFE They kept praising Jesus and talking about how i was a sinner. he kept looking at me it wqas even more uncomfortable then the time when I forget the name of the girl while i was on a date with her!

OMG

[kngrsll]

I believe in enlightenment, which is what i think you're speaking of...where you grow, and learn and keep trying to better yourself thru each of your life cycles. so does that mean you believe in reincarnation?

well, i dont believe in spiritual reincarnation. like i dont think im going to come back as something or someone else. but, the matter that composes my body with eventually be used in other living things, and to me, thats reincarnation.