Big Snell Changes in 2010?

Redne Dab · 04-14-2007, 01:20 AM

Posted in a local forum...

From the May 2007 Motorcyclist:

New Helmet Standard for 2010

Snell sees the light

Sometimes it's hard to be humble. The Snell Foundation recently announced major changes to its proposed M2010 motorcycle helmet standard that would bring it more in line with the U.S. DOT and European ECE 22-05 standards. Snell is now acknowledging the fact that smaller heads weigh less than bigger ones—and that the helmets we put on those heads shoujld be designed around that fact.

Practically speaking, this means smaller-sized Snell 2010 helmets will likely be designed using less-rigid shells and softer Styrofoam liners, because the head forms they will be tested with will be considerably lighter, reducing the total energy of the test impacts.

This is a very good thing.

It also means a smaller helmet designed to meet Snell M2010 might not pass Snell 2005. Which would we pick? The 2010 helmet, every time.

We questioned Snell's position that "one weight fits all" in our "Blowing the Lid Off" helmet-impact-test story (Motorcyclist, June 2005). Snell's recent reversal of its position acknowledges that the respected head-injury scientists who have been arguing with the Foundation about this for years were right.

Looking at the Snell site, it looks like changes are in the works. I wonder if this will just impact (No pun intended) smaller helmets..?

DriveShaft · 04-14-2007, 08:37 AM

Nice.

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Originally Posted by Redne Dab

Posted in a local forum...

Looking at the Snell site, it looks like changes are in the works. I wonder if this will just impact (No pun intended) smaller helmets..?

MCMXCIVRS · 04-14-2007, 09:24 AM

I would like to see the European standards accepted here (Canada and US) and those helmets that are built to meet those standards, not DOT or Snell, allowed for sale. Snell has been long criticized in the motorcycle world for being inappropriate for motorcycle helmets. I look forward to seing what comes about.

04-14-2007, 01:20 AM	#1
Redne Dab Poseur Extraordinaire Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Spokane, WA. Oddometer: 957	Big Snell Changes in 2010? Posted in a local forum... From the May 2007 Motorcyclist: New Helmet Standard for 2010 Snell sees the light Sometimes it's hard to be humble. The Snell Foundation recently announced major changes to its proposed M2010 motorcycle helmet standard that would bring it more in line with the U.S. DOT and European ECE 22-05 standards. Snell is now acknowledging the fact that smaller heads weigh less than bigger ones—and that the helmets we put on those heads shoujld be designed around that fact. Practically speaking, this means smaller-sized Snell 2010 helmets will likely be designed using less-rigid shells and softer Styrofoam liners, because the head forms they will be tested with will be considerably lighter, reducing the total energy of the test impacts. This is a very good thing. It also means a smaller helmet designed to meet Snell M2010 might not pass Snell 2005. Which would we pick? The 2010 helmet, every time. We questioned Snell's position that "one weight fits all" in our "Blowing the Lid Off" helmet-impact-test story (Motorcyclist, June 2005). Snell's recent reversal of its position acknowledges that the respected head-injury scientists who have been arguing with the Foundation about this for years were right. Looking at the Snell site, it looks like changes are in the works. I wonder if this will just impact (No pun intended) smaller helmets..? __________________ 2007 Suzuki DL650ABS "Couldn't agree more & thank you for being so insightful.. but that's not the topic (please R.T.F.Q.). With enough time & intestinal fortitide I could complete it on a Big wheel.... ." -Surfdog

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04-14-2007, 09:24 AM	#3
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 342	I would like to see the European standards accepted here (Canada and US) and those helmets that are built to meet those standards, not DOT or Snell, allowed for sale. Snell has been long criticized in the motorcycle world for being inappropriate for motorcycle helmets. I look forward to seing what comes about.