Just getting back into the MB game and have been using my skateboard helmet both on road and trail. It's a Pro-Tec 'Classic' ABS hard-shell with double density foam inside. It weighs 450 grams and is certified to the CE 1385 multiple impact standard - a European/International standard. hardheadedsports.comaxragnewfor9.htmlOpen ↗
Question 1 for engineers in the NG: How does CE 1385 stack up against the CPSC standard used for bike helmets?
Question 2 for XC riders/boardheads: Does the ~300 gram, molded foam bicycle helmet provide better protection for XC riding than the 450 gram hard-shell + soft interior foam helmet?
Understand the molded foam helmet provides better structural support but less impact resistance. Does this translate into better protection for the MB + XC rider?
Question 1 for engineers in the NG: How does CE 1385 stack up against the CPSC standard used for bike helmets?
Question 2 for XC riders/boardheads: Does the ~300 gram, molded foam bicycle helmet provide better protection
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XC riding than the 450 gram hard-shell + soft interior foam helmet?
Hugh,
Basically, the CE1385 is a European standard for a multiple impact helmet, and the CPSC is a US standard for a single impact helmet. Therefore, the CE1385 certification means the skate helmet you have is made tougher to stand up to multiple impacts and should be fine for mountain biking use. You must also recognize that good venting and airflow are superior in a bike-specific single impact helmet. Either route you choose will give you the protection you need, but you must choose between having a lightweight, comfortable, well-vented helmet good for one crash, or a heavier, less comfortable, poorly vented helmet made to withstand multiple crashes.
"John Morgan" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:jpR7b.51205$cj1.19933@fed1read06...
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Question 1 for engineers in the NG: How does CE 1385 stack up against the CPSC standard used for bike
helmets?
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Quoted message said:
Question 2 for XC riders/boardheads: Does the ~300 gram, molded foam bicycle helmet provide better protection
for
Quoted message said:
XC riding than the 450 gram hard-shell + soft interior foam helmet?
Hugh,
Basically, the CE1385 is a European standard for a multiple impact helmet, and the CPSC is a US standard for a single impact helmet. Therefore, the CE1385 certification means the skate helmet you have is made tougher to stand up to multiple impacts and should be fine for mountain biking use. You must also recognize that good venting and airflow are superior in a bike-specific single impact helmet. Either route you choose will give you the protection you need, but you must choose between having a lightweight, comfortable, well-vented helmet good for one crash, or a heavier, less comfortable, poorly vented helmet made to withstand multiple crashes.
Most people prefer the first choice.
-John Morgan
Single impact....uh-hhmm....errr....good job I've stopped falling on it anymore really, finally got the hang of staying the right way up ;-) Dave.
