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OK, so what about helmets?

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OK, so what about helmets?

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Helmets are generally cheaper than most automobiles. This allows for a greater scope of testing to be done. Snell is very specific about the performance requirements for each certified helmet model. Every helmet that is tested to our standards, either for certification, or in our random testing program is impacted at least 8 to 9 times at 4 or 5 different locations that can vary based on the test technicians observations, and best judgment. For certification, we can evaluate a helmet model with impacts to as many as 20 different locations. Furthermore, since the testing impact sites are not dictated, the testing technicians can inspect each helmet closely to determine the areas of greatest concern. Snell’s RST (Random Sample Testing) program is an extension of the certification testing. When helmets are acquired for random testing, whenever possible we get them from stocks intended for sale to consumers, or for distribution to end users. Most come from private distributors, retail stor

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