SHARP closes in on 250th helmet rating

[Bob]

A further 28 helmets have been tested by the UK Government’s SHARP scheme, bringing the total tested up to 247. Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said "I would urge anyone thinking about buying a new helmet ahead of the weekend to check out the SHARP website before making their decision. A well fitted helmet with a high SHARP rating will provide you with the best possible protection in the event of an accident so it's well worth checking the advice on the site before you buy."

The helmets tested, along with their ratings, are as follows:

No MAKE MODEL Rating Latch %

1 AGV S-4 SV 4
2 AGV LONGWAY II 4 90%
3 AGV STEALTH SV 4
4 BMW SPORT 4
5 CABERG KONDA 5 97%
6 HJC R-PHA 10 3
7 KAWASAKI SPORT 3
8 LAZER BORA 5
9 LAZER KESTREL 3
10 LAZER OSPREY 3
11 LS 2 FF386 4 100%
12 LS 2 FF385 4
13 LS 2 FF358 4
14 LS 2 FF384 2
15 MARUSHIN 222 1
16 NITRO NS-FP 3
17 NITRO REACTOR 3
18 NITRO N-PSI 4
19 NITRO NGFP 4
20 NOLAN N63 4
21 SHARK VISION R 4
22 SHARK RACE R 5
23 SHARK RACE R PRO 5
24 SUOMY APEX 3
25 SUOMY EXCEL 3
26 SUOMY D2O 3 100%
27 UVEX XENOVA 3
28 VIPER RS V131 3 93%

For more information on the testing and fitting information: http://www.direct.gov.uk/sharp

[p.dath]

I'm a huge supporter of the SHARP rating, and believe the UK Government has gone a great job bringing this in.

I always consult the SHARP ratings when looking at new helmets. I wont consider any helmet unless it has a 4 or better rating.

[sil3nt]

Good fit is more important than anything as the first post says.

Girlfriend got a 3 star helmet. Doesn't have the best side impact protection apparently. Told her to land on her face if she crashed.

[Owl]

A well fitted helmet with a high SHARP rating will provide you with the best possible protection in the event of an accident so it's well worth checking the advice on the site before you buy.

I wonder if that includes their 4 star system helmet with "quick release buckle" and a faceguard which fails to remain fully locked 60% of the time?:facepalm:

I think the SHARP rating is more inconsistent than a NZ politician!

[p.dath]

I wonder if that includes their 4 star system helmet with "quick release buckle" and a faceguard which fails to remain fully locked 60% of the time?:facepalm:

I think the SHARP rating is more inconsistent than a NZ politician!

Tell me which helmet, and I'll check.

If you are referring to flip helmets, you'll see they include a special test on the lock, and they note which helmets failed to remain locked shut.

[p.dath]

Good fit is more important than anything as the first post says.

Good fit is very important. Checlk out my BLOG on the issue:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1562-Choosing-a-Motorcycle-Helmet

However, assuming your are sensible to only buy helmets that are a good fit, why would you bother to only buy a 3 star helmet for road use?

I last bought a helmet about 6 months ago, 4 star rated. I think it cost me $130.

[Owl]

tell me which helmet, and i'll check.

If you are referring to flip helmets, you'll see they include a special test on the lock, and they note which helmets failed to remain locked shut.

Viper RS 101

[sil3nt]

Good fit is very important. Checlk out my BLOG on the issue:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1562-Choosing-a-Motorcycle-Helmet

However, assuming your are sensible to only buy helmets that are a good fit, why would you bother to only buy a 3 star helmet for road use?

I last bought a helmet about 6 months ago, 4 star rated. I think it cost me $130.Because i don't carry a lap top around with me into the store. Also the girlfriend doesn't really give a shit she is happy. Why did you bother with a 4 star? Should have gone 5. Your just asking for trouble :rolleyes:

[p.dath]

Because i don't carry a lap top around with me into the store. Also the girlfriend doesn't really give a shit she is happy. Why did you bother with a 4 star? Should have gone 5. Your just asking for trouble :rolleyes:

There wasn't a 5 star in the sub $200 price range that I could find stocked locally - otherwise I would have. :)

[NordieBoy]

Cool. They have 1 of my 6 helmets and it is rated a 1 star...

[p.dath]

Cool. They have 1 of my 6 helmets and it is rated a 1 star...

Are those helmets road helmets?

[NordieBoy]

Are those helmets road helmets?

4 are.