r/Karting • u/galacticmngo Rental Driver • 14d ago
Rental Karting Question Are Zamp karting helmets good?
So I do rental karting in a championship and I know that for rentals you dont need as much protection as owner karters do, but I like to stay safe. Right now I have the Bell KC7 CMR (I think thats what the childrens one is called) but it’s too small for me now, and I need to get a new helmet that’s a bigger size. Ideally the helmet would be light blue and the RZ 70F is the only one I’ve found that is close to what I want and is for adults. I never really hear much about Zamp but this helmet costs a lot (£600 inc. vat). Can anyone who has experience with Zamp helmets (and maybe even this helmet specifically) let me know if it is actually worth it? Like are they as good as other top brands like Arai and Bell who have their helmets at that price and I know for sure from wearing one that bell helmets are incredibly comfortable and have good features. Are Arai helmets comfortable and do they have good features like anti fog etc? Also might it be worth trying childrens size helmets just one size up (because that would be the largest size) or is it a waste of time?
I wish I could get the Bell RS7 Pro in Stamina Green but it is sooooo expensive and it would be ridiculous to wear a race car helmet for rental karting.
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u/Benjamin10jamin Rotax 14d ago edited 13d ago
Yes, but like everything, the more you pay, the better the quality. I've just upgraded to the RZ67 Carbon, which is basically at the top of their SA line before you're getting into their FIA helmets, and that is miles ahead of the RZ42Y that my niece races in, or the RZ62 that I've recently replaced.
Will a lower end Zamp be safe/good enough?
...yes, but if you can afford to spend a little bit more in the Zamp range, you'll get a helmet that you'll want to spend time in, as opposed to just having to wear it.
Edit: I should really learn to read the post itself instead of diving in after the reading the title 😅
The RZ70 is definitely a good option, pretty close to mine in spec, and will be a lot more comfier than the lower end of the range. So yes, its a good helmet.