Bracket Talk
Headsock drying
April 26, 2020, 07:10 PM
Rob7181Headsock drying
If and when we go racing this year, I plan to start wearing my head and neck restraint and will need to wear a headsock. How does everyone dry them between runs or do you just keep a couple and swap them every few runs? I will wash them week to week, but wondered about sweat during each day of racing.
Rob Robertson
April 26, 2020, 07:26 PM
1320racerDon’t use a sock, use a helmet skirt, problem solved
April 26, 2020, 07:41 PM
CashflowWash after each race or like you said, buy two. I love mine, keeps my helmet clean.
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April 26, 2020, 08:22 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by Cashflow:
Wash after each race or like you said, buy two. I love mine, keeps my helmet clean.
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April 26, 2020, 09:37 PM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Don’t use a sock, use a helmet skirt, problem solved
I had Simpson install a helmet skirt this off season, way better that a head sock, its also much longer than a sock offering much more protection from fire getting inside the helmet which is the whole point
April 26, 2020, 09:48 PM
1320racerexactly and a whole lot better than putting a dirty sweaty sock over your head/face every round.
April 26, 2020, 10:25 PM
seabassquote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Don’t use a sock, use a helmet skirt, problem solved
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April 27, 2020, 02:56 PM
Buckyquote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Don’t use a sock, use a helmet skirt, problem solved
I had Simpson install a helmet skirt this off season, way better that a head sock, its also much longer than a sock offering much more protection from fire getting inside the helmet which is the whole point
Do the skirts need to be added by the manufacturer or can they be added by the end user? I have never dealt with a helmet skirt before but it sounds better than the sock.
Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
April 27, 2020, 03:24 PM
1320racerEither or. Our helmet skirt is attached with Velcro that comes with it.
April 27, 2020, 05:12 PM
seabassquote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Don’t use a sock, use a helmet skirt, problem solved
I had Simpson install a helmet skirt this off season, way better that a head sock, its also much longer than a sock offering much more protection from fire getting inside the helmet which is the whole point
Do the skirts need to be added by the manufacturer or can they be added by the end user? I have never dealt with a helmet skirt before but it sounds better than the sock.
I had Simpson put mine on
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April 27, 2020, 08:09 PM
Rob7181So with a skirt you put the helmet on and put the strap on, tuck it in the jacket, zip jacket up and then put on Head and Neck restraint?
Rob Robertson
April 27, 2020, 08:13 PM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by Rob7181:
So with a skirt you put the helmet on and put the strap on, tuck it in the jacket, zip jacket up and then put on Head and Neck restraint?
I dont tuck mine in, just pull it down over the neck restraint after putting the belts on
April 27, 2020, 08:29 PM
1320raceryep
April 28, 2020, 08:02 AM
TORQINA small fan does the job with the head sock and that skirt s u x at 100 degrees...
April 28, 2020, 09:04 AM
CURTIS REEDI thought about a skirt but the headsock keeps my helmet lining cleaner and it's easy enough to wash it with water between rounds, lay it on the cage and let it dry. Cheap enough to replace once in a while also compared to lining of the helmet.
Using my cool shirt vest I don't sweat that much anyway.
Curtis
April 28, 2020, 09:06 AM
Cashflow^^^^ I'm with these last two guys!
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April 28, 2020, 09:51 AM
Top355xThought about buying cheap electric leaf blower and making a bracket to blow into helmet to dry in between rounds could do same with head sock
April 28, 2020, 10:35 AM
Curly1I have two head socks and one skirt. Use what ever you want, does not matter. I usually wear the head sock and then throw it in the washer after each race.
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April 28, 2020, 11:00 AM
183NI use a head sock. I’d rather get that sweaty instead of the helmet liner. Throw it over the roll bar after a run and it’s usually dried out by the next run. If it’s a super hot day I put a slightly sweaty sock on for the next run, no big deal.
I’ve never used a neck roll but I imagine that it’s very hot on a hot day.
April 28, 2020, 11:18 AM
369dragsterI still use a neck collar with my Hans, cut it down a little and slide it through.
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