Re: alfa-digest V9 #150 - helmets

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

Tess,
       Nice posting on helmets.  The Snell Foundation web page is now 
bookmarked.  I did not have that before.
       Just a hint on the Snell sticker.  As an SCCA scrutineer / tech 
inspector, I ALWAYS look for the little sticker under the liner inside the 
helmet.  The stickers on the outside of the helmet are not the official Snell 
sticker.  The Snell sticker will be about one inch by about two inches and 
have the standard the helmet meets on the sticker.  For example, a Snell 
SA-95 helmet will have SA-95 on the sticker.  An M-2000 helmet will have 
M-2000 on the sticker.  A B-2000 helmet is for bicycles only.
       For SCCA road racing, only Snell SA type helmets are allowed.  And 
they must be the current and one previous standard.  Snell standards are 
published every five years, thus SCCA allows the SA-2000 and SA-95 helmets 
only.
       The AROC Competition Code allows the helmets with the current and two 
previous standards.  Thus an SA-90 helmet is still allowed for AROC Time 
Trials.
       It is my understanding that the only difference between the M and the 
SA standards is the Nomex lining.  I could be wrong on that.  Perhaps I 
should research that on the Snell web page!

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City



In a message dated 01/04/2003 7:28:28 AM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:05:42 -0800 (PST)
> From: Tessie McMillan <tessmc@domain.elided>
> Subject: re: helmets
> 
> When I bought my first helmet a few years ago, I found the following web 
> site to be helpful:  http://www.smf.org  This is the site published by the 
> Snell foundation, the independent group responsible for certifying 
> helmets.
> 
> 

<snip -  go to AD V9 #150 for the Tess' complete text>

> 
> Do look at the certification sticker before you purchase the helmet. Get 
> the newest certification (2000); don't settle for an older certification 
> just for a price break. Your noggin is VERY important!!! Those are my 
> suggestions...
> 
> Tess
> Bellevue, WA, USA
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