Have a read of this thread for what's happening.
Dragster thread re new helmet regs
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Have a read of this thread for what's happening.
Dragster thread re new helmet regs
so does that mean if cars were made pre epa cant be used? and all cars like 5 years ago that dont meet standards now cant be used?
lol fair enough for bikes, but cars?
bit of a joke, guys must be heavily invested in helmet companies.
As long as it's not over 12 years old, it's fine. It makes sense really...
do u know this for a fact or just from that thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by RICER23Q
one person saying 12 years is ok,another saying it must have the new AS1698:2006 sticker????
Its certainly an issue when i seem to be reading my $800 worth of 2 year old,worn about 10 times, helmet is not gonna measure up to some feeble test that standards australia have come up with.Im sure it will measure up to the new standards & way beyond.
If ANDRA want to change the rules,to force more money out of us,then i suggest they pay for their own independant tests to comply helmets within a decent useable lifespan of 5 years,or introduce the new requirements more gradually say over a 3 year time span ending in the lame arse 160km/h cars with a roof & no roll cages like myself.
thats exactly what it should be,a hard rule for new helmet purchase,with the new rules clearly outlined to all,& a gradual phasing out of existing helmets,the slower classes being more gradual than the top classes.
So from the 1st of september all helmets must comply to the new standard?
does this have any bearing on sports compact ..?
It applies for everything drag related.
Ah,ok.Thanks for sharing that mate!
Remember that these new helmet regs are in force AS OF YESTERDAY!!!
So if you don't have a complying helmet and go to WSID or Willowbank expect to be shown the door. Whether there will be a "grace" period I have no idea.
Thx mate.