jeffburch
05-01-2009, 02:31 PM
Man I need a new helmet.
I've replaced the chin strap because it hardened up.
Oh the smell!
I recently started using a balaclava because of the stink.
I already have my new make/model picked out.
I'm just waiting for the updated Snell rating.
Below is a cut/paste from the Snell site
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Snell 2010 Standards Transition Scheme
The transition from the 2005 standards to M, SA and K 2010 will be more difficult than in previous standards revisions. In general, certification to the new standard will not assure that the same model also meets the requirements of the previous standard. Furthermore, many of the 2005 certified models will require extensive modification to meet Snell 2010 standards. For these reasons, the Foundation proposes a longer transition period. M2010, SA2010 and K2010 will begin a year early. The first units may be offered for sale as early as October 1, 2009. And M2005, SA2005 and K2005 will continue for a year longer than usual. Manufacturers will not be required to stop production of these helmets until March 31, 2012.
2010 Introduction
Certification Testing starts 03/01/2008
2010 Labels Available 07/01/2009
First 2010 Helmets Available 10/01/2009
2005 Termination
Certification Testing ends 06/30/2011
2005 Labels last available 06/30/2011
2005 Production ends 03/31/2012
The changes proposed for Snell 2010 standards are in response to recent anthropometric measurements of the human head. Although the new requirements are expected to force a redesign of current headgear, particularly in the smaller sizes, Snell M2010 helmets may also be able to meet the European demands in ECE 22-05. For the first time in many years, manufacturers may be able to build the same helmets for distribution throughout Europe and North America. The newest M2010 draft has been posted on the Snell web site: www.smf.org. M2010 changes
I've replaced the chin strap because it hardened up.
Oh the smell!
I recently started using a balaclava because of the stink.
I already have my new make/model picked out.
I'm just waiting for the updated Snell rating.
Below is a cut/paste from the Snell site
===============================================
Snell 2010 Standards Transition Scheme
The transition from the 2005 standards to M, SA and K 2010 will be more difficult than in previous standards revisions. In general, certification to the new standard will not assure that the same model also meets the requirements of the previous standard. Furthermore, many of the 2005 certified models will require extensive modification to meet Snell 2010 standards. For these reasons, the Foundation proposes a longer transition period. M2010, SA2010 and K2010 will begin a year early. The first units may be offered for sale as early as October 1, 2009. And M2005, SA2005 and K2005 will continue for a year longer than usual. Manufacturers will not be required to stop production of these helmets until March 31, 2012.
2010 Introduction
Certification Testing starts 03/01/2008
2010 Labels Available 07/01/2009
First 2010 Helmets Available 10/01/2009
2005 Termination
Certification Testing ends 06/30/2011
2005 Labels last available 06/30/2011
2005 Production ends 03/31/2012
The changes proposed for Snell 2010 standards are in response to recent anthropometric measurements of the human head. Although the new requirements are expected to force a redesign of current headgear, particularly in the smaller sizes, Snell M2010 helmets may also be able to meet the European demands in ECE 22-05. For the first time in many years, manufacturers may be able to build the same helmets for distribution throughout Europe and North America. The newest M2010 draft has been posted on the Snell web site: www.smf.org. M2010 changes