somewhere i read that racers only use SNELL because it's a verifiable 3rd party tester, unlike DOT which is 'an honor system by the manufacturer'. i've also read that the SNELL tests, while nice and popular, are overkill and result in helmets that are TOO tough and transmit too much shock to the head during impact. anyways, after having read about the tests and some of SNELL's own responses / positions, i personally don't care about SNELL certification - they can go suck a raw egg out of a chicken.
now, back to the thread:
OLD HELMET
Make: HJC
Model: CL-12
Price paid: around $150 Cdn
Age of helmet: around 6 years
Opinion: not happy - loud, not aerodynamic, visor doesn't close well, visor flips up on its own when i shoulder-check on the highway, no way to secure free end of chin strap, etc.
NEW HELMET
Make: KBC
Model: VR-2
Price paid: around $300 Cdn
Age of helmet: less than a week
Opinion: love it - snug fit, visor is secure, doesn't shift or catch wind at highway speeds, chin curtain, good vents, strap clip, etc
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