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Originally Posted by Badbob
Last I heard the reason the reason there are no modular helmets with Snell certifications is that none had ever been submitted for testing. If you want to sell them in the US you must have a DOT certification so we get modular/flip-up helmets with DOT certs.
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The salesguys said that Snell hasn't done enough testing yet, but the concern was that the chin brace was not strong enough for their liking.
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Originally Posted by Badbob
I would not bet my money that the steel latches are stronger or better than the plastic. Some plastics are very strong and is some cases stronger than steel. The steel latches are probably mounted to plastic. No chain is stronger than its weakest link.
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Hard to explain without a picture. The steel latches are located on the right and left chin and form a "bond" to the lower front of the helmet body. The HJC helmets have NO latches in the chin area. The flip-top is "secured" at the pivot points on the sides. So, in a crash, there would be more likelihood of the HJC flip-top actually breaking loose.
I was told that the State Patrol cycle cops use flip-tops. The Seattle police cops (on Harleys, so cool) have 3/4 helmets and in the summer ride in short sleeves. Must have tough hide...