LRRS bans HJC CS, CL from race series.

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Ten dollar heads , Huh ! ( the old Bell Ad ! ) G.

[Posh Tourer :P]

I have just read the latest UK issue of BiKE mag (I think -it may have been RiDE), where they criticise the ECE 22-05 standard as not being rigorous enough - manufacturers have been sending in helmets specifically strengthened on the points specified for impact testing, whereas the Snell test is random. There are also other concerns - just because something is approved doesnt mean it is safe. I don't know what the DOT testing method is, but it is worth checking out.

On a related note, RiDE tested gloves - no country has safety standards for gloves, and lots of gloves performed very badly in their tests. In fact, almost all of them failed somehow - ripping seams and weaknesses in design.... It is worth thinking about..... Similarly, anything else you wear, apart from a helmet, is not safety-standard assessed......

Odd huh?

This (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ge...helmet_review/) is an interesting read...... There are gems in there about polycarbonate shells vs fibreglass/resin (that polycarb shells transmit less force to the head), and that perhaps Snell approved helmets are too hard for most race situations - where a softer DOT approved helmet absorbs energy better. On the road, where one can hit hard corners, not flat surfaces, Snell might be better.....