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What are the
real differences between Snell M2000 and the BSI 6658 Type A
safety standards?
NOTE:
This comparison has been conducted for informational purposes
only.
Pre-release Testing (Before
the helmets hit the streets for purchase):
SNELL -
Before a helmet can be sold with the SNELL sticker, the company
must first submitted 5-6 helmets to SNELL for testing. This number
can vary depending on the helmet type and Snell Standard. If ALL
helmets pass the testing, the manufacture is free to purchase the
SNELL sticker for that helmet model only.
BSI 6658 Type A
- Before a helmet can be sold with a BSI 6658 Type A sticker the
manufacture must submit a "batch" to the tested. This
batch depends on how many helmets the manufacture is releasing for
sale. 5 for the production batch of 500, 13 for a batch of
501-1,200 and 20 helmets for a production batch of 1,201-2000. If
the helmets pass ALL the tests, stickers are released for that
specific batch and in that specific quantity.
Failed Tests:
SNELL -
The manufacture must correct the problem, and a new set of helmets
must be submitted.
BSI 6658 Type A
- If any helmet fails the test, the entire batch is rejected. New
helmets must be submitted for re-testing, following investigation
of the problem and remedial action.
Post-release Testing:
SNELL -
SNELL uses random testing, and purchases helmets off the dealer
showroom floor. If a helmet fails the random test, the manufacture
is notified, and further random tests are preformed. If further
tests show repetitive failures, discussions are had between SNELL
and the manufactures on ways to come back into compliance. If
further issues arise, the manufacture could loose their
certification status. SNELL states they test "Up to 2%"
of all SNELL certified post-release helmets.
BSI 6658 Type A
- Annual re-certification, and quarterly factory inspections.
Testing Procedure:
The following link will take you
to the SNELL website for comparison information. We feel this is
an accurate comparison, and does a good job of stating the facts.
However, it is put out by SNELL, and is based on their
organizational beliefs on testing. An example would be how they
state BSI 6658 Type A conducts tests, which they feel are
unneeded. We point this out because we feel it's important to
understand that each test organization uses a different approach,
and each feels their approach is superior. It just so happens,
this evaluation is put out by SNELL.
SNELL
Comparison
What racing organizations are
each approved for use?
SNELL
- PIM, AMA, Formula-USA, WERA, CCS.
BSI 6658 Type A -
PIM, AMA, Formula-USA, WERA, CCS.
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