snell standards, and ece standards as well, arent good enough! When i bought my arai, i could feel a major difference, in all areas, it feels sturdier than my old HJC, fits way better, more padding, and lighter. my hjc still saved me however...twice....in one day i have the gericke suit, and I love it, its a freaking tank! better armor, better fit (for me at least) than any other suit ive tried on. And everyne i know who has one, says the same thing. Some dude wrecked in it 8 times, and 30 times on a 50cc track, and there are no rips! sidi vertigos are great, i highsided at 75-80 off a hill, and lowsided at 40 and slid on the street.....and then off a hill, and my feet were fine, even after going head over heals like 6 times. All those gloves rock too!