FJRMGM
FJRMGM
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some of you may remember that in mid-'05, Motorcyclist mag ran a helmet test in which they said the Snell standard made for helmets that are too "hard", that is, the material used in the helmet shell and lining allowed to much of the impact force to be transmitted to the users head.
Motorcyclist advocated the Euro standard because it used softer lining material and shell material. Basically, Motorcyclist said the high dollar helmets were not good and gave their best rating to a DOT-only approved $150 polycarbonate helmet.
This article cause a storm of controversy and several helmet manufacturers dropped advertising with Motorcylist.
But, Motorcyclist mag was right. I just got the latest edition and Snell is revising their standards to more conform with Euro and FIA helmet standards, which is good for all of us helmet wearers.
I applaud Snell for revising their standards.
Motorcyclist advocated the Euro standard because it used softer lining material and shell material. Basically, Motorcyclist said the high dollar helmets were not good and gave their best rating to a DOT-only approved $150 polycarbonate helmet.
This article cause a storm of controversy and several helmet manufacturers dropped advertising with Motorcylist.
But, Motorcyclist mag was right. I just got the latest edition and Snell is revising their standards to more conform with Euro and FIA helmet standards, which is good for all of us helmet wearers.
I applaud Snell for revising their standards.
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