What does downhill certified mean?

If you see a manufacturer saying that their chinbar meets the F1952 downhill standard, but the helmet is only certified to CPSC, it means that the manufacturer is violating that prohibition. The prohibition is designed to prevent them from confusing you about the helmet’s level of performance.

What is CPSC certified helmet?

The CPSC standard is a legal requirement for any helmet manufactured for the US market. It was adopted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and is mandatory for all helmets manufactured for sale in the U.S. after 1999. It was based on the ASTM and Snell standards below.

How do I know if my helmet is CPSC certified?

Know what safety certification is required. The helmet should have a statement saying it “Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older” or “Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 1 and Older (Extended Head Coverage).”

What is en1077?

EN-1077 < back No surprise, EN-1077 is arguably the most common snow sport helmet standard. Impact testing. EN-1077 demands that no more than 250 G’s be transmitted to the head during impact testing. That’s a lower G threshold than required by either the Snell RS-98 or ASTM F2040 helmet standards.

Do bicycle helmets have to be approved?

The federal CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets is mandatory for those helmets indicated by CPSC. A helmet that complies with this standard is designed for use by infants and toddlers in activities involving non-motorized wheeled vehicles.

Is a bike helmet OK for rollerblading?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission states that bicycle helmets that uphold federal safety standard ASTM F1447 are appropriate for use during recreational rollerblading. “Recreational” refers to inline skating done in a non-aggressive manner.

What is a Class B helmet?

Class B Helmets are intended to reduce the force of impact of falling objects and to reduce the danger of contact with exposed high-voltage electrical conductors. Sample shells are proof-tested at 20,000 volts.

Can I use horse riding helmet for cycling?

We do not recommend equestrian helmets for bicycle riding because the lab drop test on flat surfaces is done at only 1.8 meters rather than the 2.0 meter bicycle requirement. In addition, most equestrian helmets are not as well ventilated as most bike helmets for summer riding.

What does CE en 1077 mean for your helmet?

Any time you see CE EN 1077, you’re looking at a ski or snowboard helmet. EN-1078 permits lighter, thinner helmets than some of the other standards because it subjects helmets to impacts from lower heights than either Snell or CPSC.

What does en-1078 mean?

In other words, EN-1078 is a commonly recognized standard. Any time you see CE EN 1077, you’re looking at a ski or snowboard helmet. EN-1078 permits lighter, thinner helmets than some of the other standards because it subjects helmets to impacts from lower heights than either Snell or CPSC.

What is the en-1077 standard for ear protection?

There are actually two versions of the EN-1077 standard—Class A and Class B. The Class A standard requires protection over a larger area of the head—top, rear and sides, including the ears.

What is the difference between en-1077 Class A and Class B?

There are actually two versions of the EN-1077 standard—Class A and Class B. The Class A standard requires protection over a larger area of the head—top, rear and sides, including the ears. Class B does not require ear coverage, allowing for better hearing and ventilation, but less overall protection in some rare accidents.