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Post by billcox on Oct 26, 2009 10:03:09 GMT -8
The SDKA By-Laws & Policies follow the lead of IKF and SKUSA in regard to driver safety equipment. Currently, helmets with the Snell Foundation ratings of 2000 SA and M are due to expire 12/25/09.
It appears the helmet manufacturers may not have the Snell 2010 SA and M products available until sometime later in 2010.
IKF and SKUSA may extend the Snell 2000 SA and M helmet certifications thru 2010. We'll let you know when there is an update from IKF and SKUSA.
So don't go out and buy a new helmet thinking yours will expire 12/25/09, if you have one with the Snell 2000 SA or M label. If you are unsure, look inside the helmet to find the Snell label (you may need to carefully look under some of the padding).
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Post by kbates20 on Dec 9, 2009 12:18:30 GMT -8
any update?
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Post by billcox on Dec 10, 2009 13:37:03 GMT -8
Waiting for a reply from our insurance underwriter for their blessing to follow IKF and SKUSA to extend the SA and M 2000 helmets to 12/20/2010.
Don't go sending Santa any letters for a new helmet...
Should have a reply in the next few days...
Stay tuned...
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Post by billcox on Dec 11, 2009 8:42:59 GMT -8
NKA has given their approval to allow SA and M 2000 rated helmets thru 2010, in keeping with IKF and SKUSA. Here's how the helmet requirements will read in the 2010 By-Laws & Policies:
HEAD GEAR: Full coverage (full face) helmets designed for competitive motorsports use are mandatory and must comply with one of the following:
Snell Foundation Specifications / Legal Until
SA and M 2000 / 12/20/2010
SA and M 2005 / 12/20/2015
K 2005 / 12/20/2015
CMS 2007 (youth helmet) / 12/20/2015
CMR 2007 (youth helmet) / 12/20/2015
M 2010 / 12/20/2020
SA 2010 / 12/20/2020
Note: 2010 is the last competition year that Snell SA and M 2000 helmets will be legal.
SFI Specifications / Legal Until
24.1 (youth helmet) / 12/20/2012
31.2a / 12/20/2013
41.2a / 12/20/2013
24.1/2005 (youth helmet) / 12/20/2015
31.1/2005 / 12/20/2015
41.1/2005 / 12/20/2015
24.1/2010 (youth helmet) / 12/20/2020
31.1/2010 / 12/20/2020
41.1/2010 / 12/20/2020
British Standards Institution Specifications: Helmets with BSI A-type and A/FR-type BS6658-85 certification manufactured within the past 10 years are approved. They are legal until 12/20/13. See label inside helmet for manufactured date.
Note: Although the youth helmet standard does not specify a precise age range, the helmets are intended for children and, particularly, for young, pre-pubertal children. Adult drivers should select a helmet meeting one of the other standards.
Note: The chin bar must be an integral part of the helmet structure. Motocross syle bolt on chin and face protectors do not meet the Snell standards, and will not be allowed.
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