Choosing a karting helmet isn't something you do on a whim. Standard, size, ventilation, weight: here are the 4 criteria that really matter, and the ZAMP helmets that meet them.
1. The standard: Snell SA2025 or CMR2016
For adult karting, the benchmark is Snell SA2025: it is accepted in all competitions, up to the World Championship. Older standards are expiring one by one (SA2015 expired at the end of 2025 for non-FIA events). Buying SA2025 means peace of mind for a long time to come.
For drivers under 15 years old, the standard is Snell/FIA CMR2016: a helmet designed for the physiology of young drivers, which is lighter and valid from regional to international levels.
2. The size: accurate to the centimeter
Use a flexible tape measure, just above the eyebrows, at the widest part of the head. Then, head to our size guide: enter your measurement, and the calculator will give you your size. A helmet that is too big will move; a helmet that is too small will cause fatigue: in both cases, you lose time.
3. Ventilation
In a race, heat builds up quickly. Look at the number and position of the air vents:
- RZ-38: 7 front vents + 7 top vents (Top Air System).
- RZ-57V: 6 front vents + 7 top vents.
- RZ-57: minimal ventilation, for those who mostly race in cool weather.
4. Weight
Less weight means less neck fatigue during a long heat. The carbon composite shells of the RZ-67D and RZ-66C Carbon weigh around 1,360g in size M, including removable ear cups and a hydration port on the chin bar.
Our selection
- Performance: RZ-67D and RZ-66C Carbon.
- Max ventilation: RZ-38.
- Young drivers: RZ-48Y CMR Carbon and RZ-42Y CMR.
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