Snell SA2005 Helmets

[Flash]

I was looking to buy a helmet that would be Snell SA2005. There is talk that the next rating is SA2010. If I bought a SA2005 helmet would it become obsolete once the SA2010 helmets hit the market in a couple months. Would I be able to use the SA2005 in NASA even after 2010?

 

[bvass]

I am pretty sure Snell SA2000 is still valid even though we have the 2005 so I assume you will be fine for a few more years with the SA2005.

 

[gasguzzler]

The current and previous versions of the snell are typically accepted. So if SA2010 is the current version, then the SA2005 is still good, but the SA2000 may no longer be accepted (depending on how strict the racing org. is).

 

[snowborder714]

For SCCA, you can use the current rating, as well as the previous 2 ratings. So SN95, SN00, and SN05 would be valid. (Taken from SoloRacer.com)

According to the NASA CCR, they allow the current rating, as well as the previous 3 ratings. So SN90, SN95, SN00, and SN05.

It looks like SN10 automotive helmets won't be out until October or November.

 

[matthewdesigns]

I found a couple of sites that say the NHRA rule book states the SA2005 ratings expire 1/1/2017.

 

[Rob10_99]

Plenty of time, I bet you would wear it out before its due. Whatever you buy if it is older, make sure the inside isn't falling apart or anything.

 

[Flash]

Just the replies I was looking for! Thank you!