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> Does anyone that has one of these > helmets have the SNELL95 sticker?

>From: "Michael Campbell (EUS)" >To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com >Subject: RE: [DSN_klr650] Re: More on Helmets >Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:58:51 -0500 > >Maybe someone has mentioned this, but as I've been looking at helmets in >catalogs/websites I've noticed that both of the "flip-face" helmets readily >availible (Nolan N100 and Shoei Syncrotech/Duotech) always have DOT >approval >listed in the descriptions, BUT niether one has the SNELL95 approval. The >other helmet models (Shoei at least) described on the same sites/catalogs >show both DOT and Snell approvals in the descriptions. Perhaps this speaks >of a safety issue with the hinged face? Does anyone that has one of these >helmets have the SNELL95 sticker? > >Thanks, >Mike Campbell >A1 > >-----Original Message----- >From: Thomas Keener [mailto:keensurf@...] >Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 2:31 PM >To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com >Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: More on Helmets > > >IMHO, once you get past the DOT and Snell stickers, the biggest >consideration is comfort. And so it doesn't matter if 1000 people recommend >the Nolan or the Shoei, if it doesn't fit your head, it's the wrong helmet. >It seems the manufacturers have a specific head in mind for their products. >IOW, there are Shoei heads and Arai heads, etc. I have a Shoei head. I've >tried Arais and others, but Shoeis fit me better. > >After comfort, other considerations are things like noise, weight, >ventilation, etc. The only way to really tell is to go into a shop and try >them on. If you have a good local shop, they may even let you take a test >ride. Now, the dilemma is: should you buy from the shop that has spent the >money on inventory and service to allow you to make a good decision, or do >you go out and buy the helmet mail order for tons less money? > >TomK > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Find long lost high school friends: >http://click.egroups.com/1/4056/5/_/911801/_/958503014/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > >

> AIUI, Snell testing procedures aren't geared to handle flip-ups, so they > don't test them. At one of the major cycle shows (I think it was Long > Beach,) Snell had a booth. They were very friendly, and even gave away free > videos that explained what they do and how they do it.