coolhand5599 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I am looking to buy an open faced helmet. What snell or dot rating do I need? Could this be found at a motorcycle shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBar Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I am looking to buy an open faced helmet. What snell or dot rating do I need? Could this be found at a motorcycle shop? Are you looking for an HPDE helmet or a racing helmet? HPDE Use a proper fitting helmet that meets Snell 1990 (SA1990; M1990) or newer (or equivalent) standards for cars or motorcycles. Racing Snell 2000 ( SA2000) or better*. Ratings other than that of “SA” (Special Application), i.e. “M1995, M2000”, are not acceptable. *Alternatively, helmets with an FIA certification of 8860-2004, or an SFI label showing the rating of 31.1A, 31.2A, or 31.1/2005 are acceptable. Flip the helmet over and look under the liner. You'll see an orange sticker with the Snell designation. If the sticker does not exist, it's not Snell-rated and will not pass tech inspection. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 SAs are usually more widely accepted than Ms. I don't think you'll find those in motorcycle shops however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffspecracer Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Don't forget that the rating may jump by 5 years when the new CCR comes out since the new Snell year starts next year. SA2005 for racing and SA1995, M1995 for HPDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhand5599 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Does anyone make an open faced helmet with the 1990 snell rating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasaregistrar Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Does anyone make an open faced helmet with the 1990 snell rating? That would have stopped by 1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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