Snell ratings for helmets

[kuvesh]

Based on my experience, Sepang does not appear to be that strict on helmet ratings but i thought the below info was useful for those interested in the topic and their safety...

Auto racing helmets are rated by Snell as either SA, M, or K...

Snell SA Rated Helmets:
Snell "SA" (Sports Application) rated professional helmets are designed for auto racing and provide extreme impact resistance and higher fire protection.

Snell M Rated Helmets:
Snell "M" (Motorcycle) rated helmets are designed for motorcycling and other motorsports. They offer slightly less protection than SA rated helmets.

Snell K Rated Helmets:
Snell "K" (Karting) rated helmets are designed for Karting applications. They are subjected to the same test standards as SA helmets except the do not require a fire retardant interior.

What are the key differences between SA and M Rated Helmets:- SA standard requires flammability test while the M standard does not.
- SA standard has rollbar impact test while M standard does not.
- SA standard allows narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA helmets aren't street legal).

Auto Racing Helmet Ratings - RacingHelmetGuide.com

 

[TripleM]

Re: Snell ratings for helmets

You are rite
But then again at club events, hard to impose stringent rules on helmets used.

Look at Toto, he wears high class construction worker's helmet only found in Maranello.

 

[kenntona]

Re: Snell ratings for helmets

For a moment I swear I saw the title "Smell ratings for helmets"........

 

[MW]

Re: Snell ratings for helmets

For a moment I swear I saw the title "Smell ratings for helmets"........

Tats wat I thot as well and wanted to ask about sparco gloves smell

 

[Racebred]

Re: Snell ratings for helmets

I have also read some time back that FIA advises drivers of cars with steering wheel airbags not to use full face helmets, as the deployment of the airbag can hit the bottom of the helmet and break your jaw. Unless you're david coultard, in which case it's fine.

 

[benji ben]

Re: Snell ratings for helmets

I have also read some time back that FIA advises drivers of cars with steering wheel airbags not to use full face helmets, as the deployment of the airbag can hit the bottom of the helmet and break your jaw. Unless you're david coultard, in which case it's fine.

david coultard. nice one