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Old 07-12-2016, 07:49 AM   #31
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Some manufacturers have also introduced a liner for 2015 that has internal corrugations like a small egg crating pattern that should absorb energy more gradually. I am guessing this is in response to the new low speed test criteria.

So, I would encourage everyone to purchase the newest Snell standard, or find an ECE standard helmet, and try to convince the tech inspector that Snell is not the only standard in the world.
Probably the best reason to get a 2015 helmet. Since as someone earlier stated - the really are only good for about 5 years of use anyway and less if you are a very frequent user.
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