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J-RAD · 08-28-2007, 09:32 PM

They all have to pass the same standard for SNELL rating. Given that, any helmet with a SNELL rating will be "safe". After that, it comes down to things like how well it fits, styling, and features. Should you find a Simpson that fits well and you like the price, then go ahead and buy it.

You may be able to save some money (aside: saving money always sounds kind of bad when talking about important safety items, like helmets) and/or get more features by purchasing a closeout helmet. Just make sure it still meets the minimum SNELL rating for your region. The minimum in my region is SNELL 2000+, however, yours may be different. I'd be surprised to find a new helmet with a rating of SNELL 2005 or older but it's possible, so you just need to double check.

08-28-2007, 09:32 PM	#5
J-RAD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bloomington, MN USA Posts: 132	They all have to pass the same standard for SNELL rating. Given that, any helmet with a SNELL rating will be "safe". After that, it comes down to things like how well it fits, styling, and features. Should you find a Simpson that fits well and you like the price, then go ahead and buy it. You may be able to save some money (aside: saving money always sounds kind of bad when talking about important safety items, like helmets) and/or get more features by purchasing a closeout helmet. Just make sure it still meets the minimum SNELL rating for your region. The minimum in my region is SNELL 2000+, however, yours may be different. I'd be surprised to find a new helmet with a rating of SNELL 2005 or older but it's possible, so you just need to double check. __________________ 2000 Boxster S http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...terSAvatar.jpg "It is better to enter a corner slow, and come out fast, than to enter a corner fast, and come out dead." - Sir Stirling Moss Last edited by J-RAD; 08-28-2007 at 09:45 PM.