Snell Helmet Standards
Established in 1957 after the tragic death of Pete "William" Snell, the Snell
Memorial Foundation has been a leader in helmet safety both in the United States
and around the world. For over 50 years, the Snell Memorial Foundation, a
not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated exclusively to head protection
through scientific and medical research, standards development, helmet testing,
and public education.
All Arai helmets meet or exceed Snell certification.
SNELL STANDARDS FOR AUTO RACING
Snell SAH standard for Auto Racing Helmets
(same as SA but with the Hans Post installed at the factory and the FIA sticker)
Snell 2010 or SAH2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell SAH2010 helmets will be available by special order only at this time
Snell SA standard for Auto Racing Helmets
Snell 2010 or SA2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell SA2010 helmets cannot be released for sale before 10/01/2010
Snell 2005 or SA2005- Current Snell certification, legal for racing until Snell releases the 2015 helmets
Snell 2000 or SA2000 - No longer valid for racing after 10/01/2010
SNELL STANDARDS FOR KARTING
Snell K standard for Karting Helmets ONLY
Snell 2010 or K2010- New certification from Snell Foundation, Arai snell K2010 helmets cannot be released for sale before 10/01/2010
Snell 2005 or K2005- Current Snell certification, legal for racing until Snell releases the 2015 helmets
Snell 2000 or K2000 - No longer valid for racing after 10/01/2010
Snell CMS standard for Karting Helmets for Children ONLY (this is a new standard for children under 18)
Snell 2007 or CMS2007- Current Snell certification
SNELL STANDARDS FOR MOTORCYCLE
Snell M certification for Motorcycle helmets ONLY
(these can sometimes be used for Autocross or track days)
Snell 2010 or M2010- New current certification from Snell Foundation for motorcycle helmets
Snell 2005 or M2005- Older Snell certification
Snell 2000 or M2000- Older Snell certification
|
