SNELL SA2000

[pistol pete]

Do we know yet if SA2000 helmets are going to be allowed next year? Is the SA2010 standard out yet?

Cheers,
Pete

[anonymous-user]

99% sure SA2000 expires on 31/12/14

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 12th October 17:06

[andy rob]

I leant a snell 2000 helmet to somebody @ oulton recntly & they were told it was too old to use but the scruts, but from the msa web site msa scruit news april 2010:

MSA Clarifies Crash Helmet Standards
The following statement was issued as a press release on 29th March 2010:
The Motor Sports Association (MSA) has issued regulation clarifications regarding two current crash helmet standards. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced that it will cease to recognise the BS 6658-85 Type A/FR helmet standard after December 31, 2013. However, at its most recent meeting earlier this month, the Motor Sports Council agreed to extend the life of this standard until at least December 31, 2015. This is to offer an additional two years of use for those buying the current version.
The MSA would also like to draw attention to the Snell SA2000 helmet standard. Regulation K 10.3.1 of the 2010 Competitors‟ and Officials‟ Yearbook states that this standard „May be withdrawn with effect from 01/01/11‟. However, the MSA is pleased to confirm that this standard will now be valid until December 31, 2014.

print this off & keep it in your helmet bag (that doesn't sound right I know)

[pistol pete]

Thank's guy's.

I'll not shell out for a new one yet (it's 4 years old & done about 12 races, so still pretty immaculate), & keep a copy of the blue book to hand at scrutineering.

Cheers,
Pete

[jasonxr2racer]

this is good to hear, now i can keep my shiny helmet for another couple of seasons

[Mr Jenks]

You can even Polish your Helmet in Europe for a few more years, FIA technical list 25 says that SA2000 not valid after 31/12/2014 and BS6658/85 A/FR after 31/12/2013.
Good news if you dont want your beloved helmet to gather dust.

[andy rob]

BARC classic touring car meeting @ oulton a few weeks ago, not sure who, but I leant the helmet to somebody & they brought it back saying it was no use, but i was getting ready for qually so had other thinks on my plate

Edited by andy rob on Friday 5th November 21:06

[LBird]

Resurrecting this thread with a similar (but current) question:

My Arai crash helmet is certified to British Standard BS6658-85 Type A. The blue book quotes British Standard BS6658-85 Type A/FR.

Can anyone tell me if, without the "/FR", my helmet is legal for this season?

Thanks

[AndyMil]

Sorry, your helmets not been legal for 2 years now!

[LBird]

Ah, I thought so but I was hoping to be proved wrong! Thank you.....!

(And obviously, not having raced for more than 2 years it's about time I got back in the car eh)?!