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2004-11-12 11:52 AM

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Subject: Helmet Question
I just started shopping for a new helmet, since my current one is nearly 10 years old. Most of what I have read has said that helmets need to be ANSI/Snell certified, but all I'm seeing on performancebike.com are helmets that are CPSC certified. Is CPSC just newer? Does that replace ANSI?

2004-11-12 12:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Helmet Question

For a new helmet you want CPSC certified.

USAT helmet rules for triathlon:

5.9 Helmets.

(a) Type of Helmet. All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Removal of helmet cover, if required for that helmet to meet such safety standards, shall constitute an impermissible alteration in violation of this Section 5.9(a). Any violation of this Section 5.9(a) shall result in disqualification.

2004-11-12 2:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Helmet Question
Thanks for the clarification - I must have been reading some older information.

Rob
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