We are now receiving and able to get most of the helmet brands in the Snell SA2010 ratings! If you need a new helmet for the upcoming year, please get in touch and we’ll find the right one for you.
Helmets available include Bell, Simpson, Impact, HJC, and Arai.
Full information on the Snell 2010 specs can be found on the Snell Memorial Foundation website.
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Snell SA2010 (Special Application) approved. The Snell Foundation SA2010 rating has been developed to provide the best safety protection for auto racing drivers who are restrained in their vehicles. An SA2010 rated helmet may not meet DOT specifications for street use, such as on motorcycles.
New for the Snell SA2010 standard is the SAH2010 rating, also known as the FHR (Frontal Head Restraint) Addendum. An SAH2010 rated helmet design has also been tested to withstand loads imposed by a head and neck restraint device, and the helmet will have Snell-approved anchor mounting hardware (but not the anchors) already installed.
What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?
The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:
1. The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
2. The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
3. The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi impact test while M standard does not
Why should you replace your helmet every five years?
The five year replacement recommendation is based on a consensus by both the helmet manufacturers and the Snell Foundation. Glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production over time can affect liner materials. Hair oils, body fluids and cosmetics, as well as normal “wear and tear” all contribute to helmet degradation. Petroleum based products present in cleaners, paints, fuels and other commonly encountered materials may also degrade materials used in many helmets possibly degrading performance. Additionally, experience indicates there will be a noticeable improvement in the protective characteristic of helmets over a five year period due to advances in materials, designs, production methods and the standards. Thus, the recommendation for five year helmet replacement is a judgment call stemming from a prudent safety philosophy
