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DOT helmet rating ain't worth diddly-squat.
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:11 pm
by JettaKnight
Almost half of the DOT rated helmets don't actually meet the rating.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/dot-helmet ... 3-percent/
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:18 pm
by Stanza
Thing is, how many of those are actually DOT rated, vs having a sticker by the "god knows who" manufacturer? In the same way that anyone can buy a vest for their angry AF dog and call it a service animal, seems like any manufacturer can slap a DOT sticker on their helmet, mirrors, lights, and who's to say they're lying?
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:21 am
by babblefish
That's why I always buy well known name brand helmets and never the cheapest one. Amazes me that some people complain about paying $50-100 for a helmet. I don't think I've ever spent less than $275 for one.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:01 pm
by Dooglas
Yes, manufacturers "self certify" for the DOT rating. The honor system is probably not the best approach for safety gear. I'm with babblefish - let manufacturers earn their reputation. Or trust the European ECE certification which involves actual testing.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:15 pm
by GregsBuddy
SNELL.
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 2:32 am
by wheelbender6
Pay attention to Sgt Schultz. "Snell, snell!"
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:56 pm
by Point37
Arai all day...but if you can't open your mouth and almost bite your cheeks it doesn't fit right