DOT helmet rating ain't worth diddly-squat.

JettaKnight · Post by **JettaKnight** » Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:11 pm

Almost half of the DOT rated helmets don't actually meet the rating.

https://www.webbikeworld.com/dot-helmet ... 3-percent/

Stanza · Post by **Stanza** » Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:18 pm

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?

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:21 am

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.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:01 pm

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.

GregsBuddy · Post by **GregsBuddy** » Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:15 pm

SNELL.

wheelbender6 · Post by **wheelbender6** » Wed Feb 12, 2020 2:32 am

Pay attention to Sgt Schultz. "Snell, snell!"

Point37 · Post by **Point37** » Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:56 pm

Arai all day...but if you can't open your mouth and almost bite your cheeks it doesn't fit right