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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Biggles on January 23, 2019, 10:47:58 PM

Title: Helmet ratings
Post by: Biggles on January 23, 2019, 10:47:58 PM

I just ran across this Australian helmet test site.

https://crash.org.au/ratings.php (https://crash.org.au/ratings.php)

My new Shoei Ryd got a medium rating, but was beaten by the HJC RPHA 11 which costs half as much!   :eek

I always thought they were just basic economical protection.  Even the Nolan N87 which is $100 cheaper again got the same rating as the Shoei.   >:()

The mantra has always been "Dearer has got to be better". 

Title: Re: Helmet ratings
Post by: Bodø on January 24, 2019, 06:07:03 AM

Mine got this:

(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2019/01/24/625403f83f1164dce380227f631ebc6c.jpg)

Title: Re: Helmet ratings
Post by: StinkyPete on January 24, 2019, 06:40:48 AM

Thanks Biggles, that's soem good information.    I was browsing some helmets a couple of weeks ago, and was surprised at the overall quality and finish of HJC which seem to have gone from "cheap 'n nasty" to a quality product, which is supported by the survey findings.

Title: Re: Helmet ratings
Post by: Wild Rose on January 24, 2019, 08:01:55 AM

Interesting thanks Biggles  :like