mandalman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Probably a daft question but I'm looking to get a helmet for track days and always found them difficult when karting because I wear glasses. Is the Arai GP-5W regarded as 'full-face' or do I have to have a full visor?https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/arai-gp-5w-helmet-240773/If this isn't allowed what helmets have other spectacle wearers found to be the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I wouldn't have thought so, but happy to be proved wrong.....As a glasses wearer I've had a Sparco Formula and currently have a Bell Sport 5 and never had a problem, but then again when I started wearing glasses I took my current helmet to the opticians to ensure I chose frames that fitted easily through the aperture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted June 24, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted June 24, 2020 It's described as full face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 My experience says you need a closed visor so no that one wouldn't be allowed IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 It is described as full face and in the specs it can be retro fitted with visor for open cockpit so I would suggest you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I suspect whether it is acceptable or not will depend on the track day organiser. I am doing a Javelin day on Wednesday and their instructions say drivers of open topped cars must have a full face helmet (which the one linked to is) with a visor (which that one doesn't have). Surely the issue with glasses is around the ears rather than being anything to do with whether or not the helmet has a visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 My Dad wears glasses and tried several on when buying. He found an Arai was the best fit for his shape and size of head. I would normally suggest that you try several on but I suspect retailers will not be too keen on allowing that at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team andy_harries Posted June 30, 2020 Support Team Share Posted June 30, 2020 I have an Arai which seems to fit around my glasses, but its a real pain. Haven't found one that is comfy with glasses yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted June 30, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted June 30, 2020 I choose glasses to suit my helmet rather than the other way round.I'd rather have a helmet that fits correctly rather than one that is loose enough to allow bulky glasses.I currently have a Bell RS3 (having tried various ones the last time I bought a helmet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianjhall31 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Richard makes a good point. During our recent Zoom "meeting" one of our group showed us his "helmet suitable glasses" that he uses for spints and hillclimbs. They used the same lenses as his day to day pair but had special side arms which slid into the confines of his helmet.Make the glasses fit the helmet not the other way round - much safer and you can choose the best and most comfortable fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 The product details state Ideal for closed cockpit racing as the visor aperture is wider than other Arai helmets, but can also be retro fitted with a full visor for use in open cockpit racing (sold separately). As a Caterham 7 is open cockpit then a full visor would be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandalman Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks for all the comments guys. What you are suggesting makes sense. I still think The Arai helmet is a good option for the extra visibility but I agree, it needs to be with the visor. I've ordered myself a pair of prescription Oakleys with straight arms, rather than the hockey stick style arms on most glasses as these will be far easier to take on and off with helmet in position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 You get used to doing it. I've worn glasses for 44 years and can get them behind my ears wearing any helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackdays Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 You will need a visor in an open top car otherwise the circuit operators will not let you on the circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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