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Flashmonkey · October 2nd, 2009, 06:31 AM

I'm of the same mindset, Nick. Even though I won't dismiss the Snell rating (as you say, the approved lids will still protect you), I do think that the European standards are a little more realistic in their testing methods. I typically refer to the Sharp testing results whenever I consider a helmet:

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/

October 2nd, 2009, 06:31 AM	#3
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I'm of the same mindset, Nick. Even though I won't dismiss the Snell rating (as you say, the approved lids will still protect you), I do think that the European standards are a little more realistic in their testing methods. I typically refer to the Sharp testing results whenever I consider a helmet: http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/