ECE 22-05 approved helmet

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Is the ECE a higher standard than DOT approved ? What is the difference ?

 

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The ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) standard, R 22.05, is the European version of the DOT standard, though its tests are more rigorous. It is recognized by over 50 countries, and by every major racing organization in the world.

The DOT standard is sometimes criticized because it works on the honor system; manufacturers declare a helmet to conform to DOT standards themselves, and label it accordingly.

DOT Helmet Tests

• Helmet is dropped onto a spherical anvil from a height of 1.83m
• Helmet is dropped onto a flat anvil from a height of 1.83m
• Pointed striker is dropped onto helmet
• Weight is applied to retention system (up to 300 pounds of force for 120 seconds)

ECE testing is the most rigorous and most up-to-date. It is in many ways a combination of elements of both DOT and Snell procedures, with a few extras added in. ECE testing involves:

• Impact absorption by dropping helmet onto a flat anvil
• Testing chin strap buckle for slippage
• Chin strap material is tested for tension failure at over 670 lbs. of force
• Testing for abrasion resistance
• Shell is tested for deformation under weight of nearly 150 lbs.
• Visor is tested as an integral part of the helmet

 

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Thank You !

 

[10003514]

We are also seeing advancements in helmet construction directly related to concussions. If you are in the market for a new helmet I would not purchase anything with out MIPS or an equivalent construction.