jeuchler
07-21-2009, 07:21 AM
In case you haven't read it yet (but care!) the full summary of the new helmet standard is available from webBikeWorld here (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/snell-2010-standard.htm).
A bit of it:
"The new Snell M2010 standard resolves this problem. Once it takes effect, manufacturers will be able to build helmets which will satisfy DOT, ECE 22-05 and Snell simultaneously.
The chief virtue of the Snell M2010 standard is that it will enable a “world helmet” which will provide Snell levels of protection to riders in Europe and England as well as in North America. "
I love this graph of impact capabilities:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/snell-2010-standard/m2010-and-dot-advantage.jpg
Reminder glossary:
ECE - "Economic Community of Europe"
Snell - Snell Memorail Foundation (not-for profit. By the way, here's a list of M2005 Snell helmets by manufacturer (http://www.smf.org/certlist/std_M2005.html).)
DOT -"Department of Transportation" (United States)
FMVSS - "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard"
A bit of it:
"The new Snell M2010 standard resolves this problem. Once it takes effect, manufacturers will be able to build helmets which will satisfy DOT, ECE 22-05 and Snell simultaneously.
The chief virtue of the Snell M2010 standard is that it will enable a “world helmet” which will provide Snell levels of protection to riders in Europe and England as well as in North America. "
I love this graph of impact capabilities:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/snell-2010-standard/m2010-and-dot-advantage.jpg
Reminder glossary:
ECE - "Economic Community of Europe"
Snell - Snell Memorail Foundation (not-for profit. By the way, here's a list of M2005 Snell helmets by manufacturer (http://www.smf.org/certlist/std_M2005.html).)
DOT -"Department of Transportation" (United States)
FMVSS - "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard"