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Hedtec Helmet lifting
Digimon - 12/1/14 at 05:45 PM

Hi guys,

At the moment I have got a Hedtec Demon helmet but I get really severe lift at speed, no mater how much I tilt my head down I can't stop it from lifting.

Is there anything modifications I can do (e.g stick on airfoil) or am I going to need a new helmet?

Thanks Simon

Ben_Copeland - 12/1/14 at 05:50 PM

Gaffs tape

Mine lifts too but you have to be going over 100 for it to feel severe

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 06:29 PM

Yeah I get it at lydden and that's not really got a very long straight, I hate to think what it's going to be like at brands this year

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 06:39 PM

This one looks ok, does anyone know if the chin skirt really works?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231128807006?var=530323943837

Ben_Copeland - 12/1/14 at 06:40 PM

I can lend you a couple if you want to try them

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 07:01 PM

That would be brilliant if you don't mind, it wouldn't be until the weather warms up a bit

Do you have one with the chin skirt I could try?

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 07:12 PM

The V2 Pro looks even better aero design


beaver34 - 12/1/14 at 07:16 PM

i have a v2 seems to work fine, do you have an aero screen too?

Ben_Copeland - 12/1/14 at 07:20 PM

No mate. No chin skirts

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 07:42 PM

Yeah I have got an aero screen fitted, not to sure if its a good one or not

Digimon - 12/1/14 at 07:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
No mate. No chin skirts


Still worth a try, I must come over sometime and have a look at your car mate

40inches - 12/1/14 at 08:18 PM

You could try one of these

Ben_Copeland - 12/1/14 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Digimon
quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
No mate. No chin skirts


Still worth a try, I must come over sometime and have a look at your car mate



Yeah nearly finished the turbo install. Welcome anytime.

Hoping to go to detling and stoneleigh this year too

madteg - 12/1/14 at 09:30 PM

I used to have the same thing at speed on track of course. I fitted of these and problem gone. Ebay item number
360709321307

daveb666 - 14/1/14 at 06:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
You could try one of these


Just had mine delivered, will let you know if there is an improvement next time I'm out

Digimon - 15/1/14 at 09:55 AM

quote:
Originally posted by daveb666
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
You could try one of these


Just had mine delivered, will let you know if there is an improvement next time I'm out


Will be interesting to see what you think of it

daveb666 - 20/1/14 at 03:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
You could try one of these


I bought one of these on a whim after seeing the link and reading reviews on other websites (amazon etc). I ordered it from ProLine Sports last Tuesday at midday and it arrived with me on Wednesday, amazing service for a total price of less than £15.

The item itself has sticky rubbery material that holds onto the bottom of your helmet and is made from a neoprene material. On arriving at Elvington yesterday there was torrential rain. Never the less, I went out with WindJammer II attached and it seemed 'ok' - but my helmet kept steaming up due to the spray and rain.

I removed the WindJammer II and went out for another session. On the back straights I was reaching speeds of 110mph and the helmet was being pulled off my head (the chin strap was done up very tight). It was like my helmet wasn't even there.

I did a few laps and then had some food - re-fitted my Windjammer and went back out for a dry(ish) session. Now that the rain had stopped the visor didn't steam up and I was achieving a greater speed down the straight (125+mph) and the difference was like night and day. No head bobbing out or 'pain' from the force of the wind.

Highly highly recommended. I won't be going out without it fitted now.

yellowcab - 28/1/14 at 07:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daveb666
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
You could try one of these


I bought one of these on a whim after seeing the link and reading reviews on other websites (amazon etc). I ordered it from ProLine Sports last Tuesday at midday and it arrived with me on Wednesday, amazing service for a total price of less than £15.

The item itself has sticky rubbery material that holds onto the bottom of your helmet and is made from a neoprene material. On arriving at Elvington yesterday there was torrential rain. Never the less, I went out with WindJammer II attached and it seemed 'ok' - but my helmet kept steaming up due to the spray and rain.

I removed the WindJammer II and went out for another session. On the back straights I was reaching speeds of 110mph and the helmet was being pulled off my head (the chin strap was done up very tight). It was like my helmet wasn't even there.

I did a few laps and then had some food - re-fitted my Windjammer and went back out for a dry(ish) session. Now that the rain had stopped the visor didn't steam up and I was achieving a greater speed down the straight (125+mph) and the difference was like night and day. No head bobbing out or 'pain' from the force of the wind.

Highly highly recommended. I won't be going out without it fitted now.
After that. Ordered.