Helmet WARNING

[DJWorm]

The SCCA has reported that some helmets have recently appeared on the market that are either stamped or labeled
"SNELL Approved" without the Official Snell Sticker.

These helmets are NOT legal and should NOT be used.

IMHO, NO helmet should be used unless it has a SNELL 2000 or newer sticker on it.

[Mark Olson]

Thanks, just got a Standard 21 for this season and next (I hope), I droped my last Simpson, and the crack/chip fail inspection.

[DennyM]

Thanks, DJ ...
And for those who may have missed related thread(s)
This is paraphrased, but I think my recollection is correct:
When Snell 2005 comes out, Snell 2000 is the oldest you can use.
There are Snell M (Motorcycle) and Snell SA (Special Application).
Get the SA ... tho some groups let you run with an "M" helmet.
HTH ...

[Grim Reaper]

We should find them and beat them with their helmets to see if the test results come up to par.

[UstaB-GS549]

If it says "Snail Approved - Made in China" it's probably not a good one.

[Subdriver]

Thanks for the warning DJ. As I buy my helmets direct from Simpson, I'm guessing counterfeiting is something I don't have to worry about, which is good as I have enough other things to worry about.

[wvphoto]

where is a good place to buy a race helmet. ?

[speedpup]

simpson.com

[Lancer033]

Originally Posted by speedpup

simpson.com

[Subdriver]

Actually, the factory Simpson website is simpsonraceproducts.com.

simpson.com look like an investment company...