Casper Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/717/MNGR/KBC-Helmet-Closeouts.aspx?WT.ac=Home_Main_-_Slider_11_03.15.13_KBCCO $45 for closeout KBCs at MC Superstore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 No Snell, no way.......but it is a good price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 No Snell, no way.......but it is a good price That’s just a minimal legal standard though. Two other certifications compete for your dollar by promising greater safety, both legally voluntary in the United States. “ECE 22.05” is the European Union’s legal standard, while there’s also something called “Snell” which is popular with a couple large helmet manufacturers here in the States. Avoid Snell-rated helmets if you have an abnormally small (as in a child or smaller woman) or large head; until recently, Snell didn’t acknowledge that different size heads have different weights, so the impact absorption material may not be properly spec’d to reduce impact forces.If you want the best possible safety, simply opt for an ECE 22.05-rated helmet. Every single racer in MotoGP (the top level of motorcycle sport) chooses to wear an ECE-rated helmet and they tend to be lighter and more able to prevent concussions than their Snell equivalent. http://rideapart.com/2013/06/a-beginners-guide-to-motorcycle-gear/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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