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I called my Dr.'s office, but a nurse answered, and she didn't seem very sure,...kept saying 'well, i would think...' - my question is, you would think the full face helmet would be best, but i am wondering if he crashes (goes up to 15mph only) , if he were pitched forward, could the chin on the full face helmet hurt him, maybe snap his neck whereas the crown helmet wouldn't? arggghhhh - confusing to me, just want to get him the safest possible equipment. thanks for any help..
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Get a full face helmet. And for added protection, get him a neck brace. This is a foam collar designed to prevent exactly the snapping neck injury you worry about. We race karts competitively and these are required safety equipment for all racers. You can get them here:http://catalog.russellkarting.com/produc...I would say full face helmet. You only get 1 face.
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I would definitely go with the full face helmet. There are certain risks with any motor sport. I drove demolition derby for 10 years. Something as small a fastener was on the surface, a car tire was spinning & propelled the 3/8 nut & hit my face just below the plastic face shield. It put quite a chip in the helmet. Fortunately I had a full face helmet, or I would have had a nasty scare on my cheek.- - -
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Full face - the crown helmet does not protect your face, chin, ears, etc...only the top of your head. He would be more likely to break his jaw with a crown helmet given the circumstances you describedHow can a friend stop static shocks from the car?
i would go with a light weight bicycle helmet..no doubt the highest risk he will be facing is a neck injury from a heavy helmet at that speed..
remember a bicycle is faster than this kart..
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Full face is my sense also, Slides along easier, reducing blunt force trauma that could possibly pin his head while the forward energy of his body mass might damage his cervical spine...Is it legal to change a 40mph limit to a 30mph limit without adding street lighting?
Well, kids find ways to hurt themselves even when you have them well protected. I think that a full face helmet might be your best bet, and it should not be too heavy or stick out if you get him the right size. However, go to a reputable sporting goods store (even if that particular store is not where you intend to purchase the helmet) and ask someone there who knows exactly what you are talking about. I would be worried about him tipping out of the go-cart if he looses control (even at 15 mph) and scratching up his face. If after talking to the people in the store (and they tell you it wont make a difference) let your son try on the different helmets and pick the one that he is most comfortable with. For saftey reasons I would think a full helmet would be best... however you do loose some of your available vision (like on the side) when you have this too. Good luck go carts are fun!Full face is the safest way to go. The risk of neck damage directly related to the weight/design of the helmet is virtually nil.
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but a full face youth helmet and make sure it fits him properly.if he has a super hard crash he might get some whiplash but thats better than having all his teeth knocked out or his jaw wired shut.
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