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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 93327" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>U.S. racing orgs seem to require replacement every few years. They usually require the latest Snell stamp on the helmet two years after it is adopted. </p><p></p><p>Based on the research done by Motorcyclist years ago, they suggested that any helmet that met Snell was equivalent to any other helmet that met Snell, except for personal comfort issues. The article also caused Snell to revise their standards. </p><p></p><p>Thus, the cheapest Snell certified helmet was as safe as the the most expensive certified helmet, fit issues excluded. A test of the cheapest Snell helmet, the HJC CL series helmet fit me fine at $100 and I used it for years, replacing it twice.</p><p></p><p>If you have an odd size head you may be forced to buy a $700 helmet. If an inexpensive helmet works for you it is may be a better choice to use it and replace it when needed without feeling you shouldn't afford a new one due to the cost.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 93327, member: 1177"] U.S. racing orgs seem to require replacement every few years. They usually require the latest Snell stamp on the helmet two years after it is adopted. Based on the research done by Motorcyclist years ago, they suggested that any helmet that met Snell was equivalent to any other helmet that met Snell, except for personal comfort issues. The article also caused Snell to revise their standards. Thus, the cheapest Snell certified helmet was as safe as the the most expensive certified helmet, fit issues excluded. A test of the cheapest Snell helmet, the HJC CL series helmet fit me fine at $100 and I used it for years, replacing it twice. If you have an odd size head you may be forced to buy a $700 helmet. If an inexpensive helmet works for you it is may be a better choice to use it and replace it when needed without feeling you shouldn't afford a new one due to the cost. David [/QUOTE]
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