Topic: New UK helmet ratings - interesting....

[Buber]

Since the helmet topic sufraced recently....

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/search/results/?sort=manufacturer&dir=asc&manufacturer=0&model=0&type=0&rating=0&size=0&price=0&x=45&y=4

This is a new UK government initiative. New, broadened tests to compare the quality of helmets available on the market. Interestingly, not all super-expensive helmets got the best ratings..
But check for yourself. I'm happy I bought my wife this Lazer LZ-6...

[void909]

Not a very big list. Id like to see how all helmets compare

[Buber]

hey, give them some time! They just started (this spring), and they say that till end of 2008 "majority" of helments (on UK market) will be covered.

Still - it's interesting to see that some not-megabuck helmets are better than the more expensive ones...

[troppo]

Still - it's interesting to see that some not-megabuck helmets are better than the more expensive ones...

Too right, good to see that quality doesnt always have a mega buck price tag

[Gordon]

When you spend big bucks on a helmet you're not typically paying for more protection.  You're paying for more comfort and amenities like special visors and better ventilation and also the name. 

[Buber]

True, but while the "comfort" benefits may be very subjective, the safety factor is rather not....

Anyway - this is just one more comparison/test, but I like i, because it's done by an government agency, UK one, and I tend to give them a bit of credit when it comes to objectivity and truth-finding. But of course it's personal...

I just hope that somebody may find it useful.... I like the concept and initiative.