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Good read on helmet standards

Started by PachmanP, February 21, 2010, 01:15:38 PM

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PachmanP

February 21, 2010, 01:15:38 PM
Here's a good (and long) read on helmet standards that might be interesting to somebody somewhere.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html
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manofthefield

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February 21, 2010, 03:07:06 PM
I think Snell M2010 was created to address the previous standard's shortcomings
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BaltimoreGS

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February 21, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Correct, the 2010 SNELL standard has been seriously revamped from the 2005 due in part to this article.  I bought one of the Z1R helmets because of this article.  It has been relegated to second string duty because the ventelation is not very good on it.

-Jessie

natedawg120

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February 22, 2010, 06:42:38 AM
Yeah, I have seen this article a couple times around here.  It is a good read and points out what a lot of people just take for granted with helmet ratings.
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ver4

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February 22, 2010, 08:13:02 AM
Quote from: BaltimoreGS on February 21, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Correct, the 2010 SNELL standard has been seriously revamped from the 2005 due in part to this article.  I bought one of the Z1R helmets because of this article.  It has been relegated to second string duty because the ventelation is not very good on it.

-Jessie
I have no problems with mine.  You're just a complainer.  :flipoff:
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trumpetguy

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February 22, 2010, 08:51:49 PM
I got a Z1R because of the article also.  The only ventilation issues I have had are with a balaclava in cold weather.  The shield fogs.
TrumpetGuy
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