Helmet requirements on 5/8 DE

[SDGT3]

If I CANNOT go out and buy a SA 2010 helmet, then the current model(SA2005) and previous(SA2000) should still be legal.
If the SA2010's were out, I would already have. It makes absolutely no sense to have people go out and buy a SA2005 just because the 2010 motorcycle helmets are out. I don't want a motorcycle helmet, I don't ride a motorcycle, we shouldn't base helmet rules off of motorcycle helmets.

Very true, that is why the rule was amended to reflect this. The bottom line is ALL Snell rated helmets, whether M or SA rated as long as they are 2000 are good until December 31, 2010. The only helmets that are considered expired are Snell 1995 or older.

Don't be surprised if the SA helmets that are supposed to come out in October, 2010 are in short supply. This has been the history of Snell helmets dating back to 1995 and maybe before that. As a result, the really expensive helmets (ie. carbon fiber etc) with new SA ratings come out first and then the more affordable ones later. In the past, some clubs have said that Snell helmets are good for 10 years from their date (every 5 year numbers) PLUS 1 because of the short supplies. Whether that comes to past this October or not is yet to be seen.

My point in an earlier post is that if you have to upgrade from a 2000 helmet, wait and get an SA rated helmet for use in a vehicle, not the M rated models. It's just better for our purposes.

[LUCKY DAVE]

I don't want a motorcycle helmet, I don't ride a motorcycle, we shouldn't base helmet rules off of motorcycle helmets.

I disagree.
A lot of members DO ride motorcycles and already own helmets for them, and making it possible for them to use them in their cars may encourage more participation, a good thing when attendance at our events is down.

[eric523]

I don't want a motorcycle helmet, I don't ride a motorcycle, we shouldn't base helmet rules off of motorcycle helmets.

I disagree.
A lot of members DO ride motorcycles and already own helmets for them, and making it possible for them to use them in their cars may encourage more participation, a good thing when attendance at our events is down.

Sorry if I implied that they shouldn't be allowed. That was not my intent. But they should not affect the SA rules.

I echo the statement about short supply. The end of December gives us all two months to get orders in and get possession, but every other racer is doing the same in the US.

[richard]

If the present club owned helmets will soon be obsolete does the club intent to purchase new helmets for loaners?

[ttweed]

If the present club owned helmets will soon be obsolete does the club intent to purchase new helmets for loaners?

I think most of the club's loaner helmets were Snell 1995 spec and were replaced when the 2005 spec came out, so they still have another 5 years left. I remember unpacking and tagging a bunch of them at that time, anyway. There might be a few that were 2000 spec and will have to be replaced. The Equipment folks can verify this more precisely, I'm sure.

TT

[Cbad-box]

Thanks for all the input, everyone have a blast on Saturday and be safe!

I just found out that I am leaving early Sunday morning on a week long surf trip. ( my other and much cheaper hobby ) Therefore I will not be able to make it this Saturday. I am bummed out but I don't have the time to do both. I now understand that my helmet is good until the end of the year. Hope to see you on the next one.

Mario