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1/27/2021 7:43pm
1/27/2021 7:43pm
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1/29/2021 7:35pm
I've just read the AMA's Competition Bulletin 2021-4 which applies to all amateur AMA Racing disciplines and it's not clear to me whether stickers and LitPro velcros (without the LitPro attached) are still permitted. I use a LitPro and will continue to do so while training, but I don't want to have to remove the velcro from the helmet every time I race an AMA event. I get that we can't attach the LitPro or a GoPro but are they outlawing any foreign object, such as stickers and velcros i.e. helmets must be as if straight out of the box? Here's the text of the new rule:
"All helmets must be intact and no modification may be made to their construction that alters the helmet from the condition it was tested and approved. The helmet is made to provide protection and is not a platform to attach foreign objects. For example, cameras or other accessories are NOT permitted to be attached to the rider’s helmet."
Cheers
Simon
"All helmets must be intact and no modification may be made to their construction that alters the helmet from the condition it was tested and approved. The helmet is made to provide protection and is not a platform to attach foreign objects. For example, cameras or other accessories are NOT permitted to be attached to the rider’s helmet."
Cheers
Simon
Craig
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How about creating a camera mounting bracket that uses the mounting brackets for the visor?
Still not allowed? I wonder if this is really about safety. Or is just a reaction to needing to do something. Anything. So as to appear you are indeed doing something. When in reality they are doing nothing.
A breakaway bracket for a camera should be allowed. No different then a visor breaking off.
Call or mail questions or concerns to the above number or address.
I've only retained a few videos from the early days of the helmet cameras, a few times I turned it around to record what was going on behind me and have followed buddies around while they were riding/racing so that they could check their craft but anymore it's kind of lame.
I've got a drawer full of cameras and camera stuff that I'll once in awhile mount up for a single track ride MTB but not often.
It is fun watching those from the pro riders, particularly if there is a rider or 2 in the picture, it's really interesting to see how they ride and perform their way around a track.
I remember one in particular where Arvee was behind RD at Washougal for a few laps and it was amazing how good these guys are. You could see RD corner technique and body positioning as he raced and also from RV point of view changing lines and making choices to try to get by. No one picked better lines late in an outdoor race than Arvee.
Once Arvee passed Dungey then it was just a empty track for 20 minutes. Boring!
The Lit Pro unit works best when it is mounted with the front of the unit facing towards the sky.
Pit Row
I was always turning mine on just before I did my first motos, and my data was all messed up. All the lap data after that was perfect.
(Asking for a friend)
More seriously - my Aeroh comes from the factory with a GoPro mount - so should be allowed (It isn’t at my local races in Australia)
They really have nothing to do with each other. Even different owners.
Small race, no one will care about a sticker of velcro
^^This has helped my audio tremendously it’s also pretty cheap!
That is probably one of the last places I would try to run a mount lol it’s not worth the protest for trying to qualify for Loretta’s I won my area a few years back and got protested for powder coated hubs the guy protesting me said they were self lubricating hubs haha didnt take my win away because they were just stock hubs powder coated. Some people are crazy I wouldn’t risk it trying to make it to the ranch
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