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Old 08-29-2007, 10:36 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by J-RAD
You'll have a tough time convincing me that a "M" helmet offers inferior protection than that of a "SA" helmet. They both offer significant protection. Have you ever seen a Superbike rider crash at 120+mph? In addition, I know people that, when given the choice, prefer the "M" helmet to the "SA" due to their wider field of vision - I'm one of those (and I have both). Just my $.02.
Hi,

Well, you make a point so far as it goes. For DE and Auto-X, it's unlikely you'd need the Flammability protection an SA rated Helmet offers. And, if the venue will permit an 'M' rated Helmet, you've jumped that hurdle as well.

But, an M rated Helmet is simply less robust, period. For one thing, every M rated Helmet I've ever seen comes with the disclaimer cautioning that if the Helmet is dropped or subjected to an impact, "even though no damage may be apparent", that the Helmet should be considered compromised and replaced or at the least, returned to the manufacturer for proper inspection. I own 3 'M' rated Helmets (Bell, AGV, HJC) and they all came with this documentation. A Superbike rider may well crash at 120+mph, but I doubt the Helmet was reusable or even offered the same degree of protection that an SA rated Helmet would have.

Also, though this is argueably a subjective matter, I brought one of my 'M' rated Helmets (the AGV) to an Auto-X event which sanctioned 'M' rated helmets, along with my Bell M3. I found the wider field of vision in the 'M' helmet to be a detriment to maintaining good focus - it allowed too much nonrelevant data for my brain to sort through and my ETs suffered with each run in the AGV. In Solo or running Hot Laps on a Track, I actually prefer the more restricted view.

The SA Helmets are required by many venues for a reason, a good one. It offers superior protection - more than you may need? Only one way to prove that arguement and I hope none of us ever have to...

Happy Motoring!... Jim
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