02-15-2008, 09:59 AM
AMoore wrote:
Agreed about fireproof. Not agreed about cheapness and safety. Am I to believe that a Helmet that has passed Snell certification is inferior?
To each his own.
Quote:ccm911 wrote:Quote:By the way, I'd get a Bell Star for about $100. It may only be "M" rated, but it has the Snell Certification. OK for me.In the words of, I believe Jack Kramer, "Cheap helmets are for cheap heads." It is my understanding that the M helmets are not fireproof, which is why they are appropriate for motorcycles. I'll share at Shenandoah (probably too cold to sweat much anyway), and see if she wants her own helmet after that.
Agreed about fireproof. Not agreed about cheapness and safety. Am I to believe that a Helmet that has passed Snell certification is inferior?
To each his own.
Christopher Mahalick
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1984 911 Targa
2001 BMW 530i
1974 Lotus Europa
1994 Ducati 900SS/SP
197(?)Suzuki GT-750 Street fighter
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1983 Suzuki GS-1100ES
2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250