The Snell Helmet Standard is Meaningless

Snell-certified motorbike helmets are a hallmark of safety. But last year, something sneaky happened. And it changes everything.

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Directed and Edited by Luke McAdam

[techno_tuna]

This is why you don't get invited to press events

keep it up

[thomas]

It sounds like riders would be better off going for an ECE compliant helmet and ignoring Snell. 🤔

[jimhufford]

Read an article several years ago where an unnamed helmet seller said, "'First we make it Snell, then we make it safe."

[kaptein]

''If the name can mean 2 different things, does it mean anything?'' Thats a quote to remember

[Choo-choo-chookcha]

I’ll say it first: Ryan F9 didn’t kill himself!

[timtam]

FIM and ECE are taking in new data and adapting to the new conclusions on what is actually safe. Snell is sitting in its corner throwing a tantrum.

[jimmorrison]

Sounds like Snell is in the business of staying in business.

[flarue]

Your mention of the journalist that got fired prompted me into reading the whole story. Corporate values, economic interests, honest journalism, advertising dollars and personal vendettas aside, a really sad story for all of those involved.

[miroslavmilan]

This isn’t even a YouTube video anymore. It’s an art. It’s a masterpiece.

[simplemeow]

The Moviemaker is back to save our Brains.

[connergunnoe]

I’m glad I watched this video and you are exactly correct Ryan! I just finished the riding academy at our local Harley Davidson and in the class they gave us a little Snell flyer that basically showed a graphic putting Snell’s standard way up and above what the ECE standard is. So Snell is still trying to trash on the European standards to keep those helmets out of our market here in the US and they’re doing it by targeting the least informed crowd of riders out there. Newbies like myself! I will be looking for an ece helmet for sure. Thanks for the great content!

[Razorshot-gkdq]

This video was one of the biggest reasons i went for an ECE certified helmet for my first helmet when i started riding. Thanks Ryan

[georgempouk]

i just love that he puts his sources everytime

[ircsmith]

My last Snell helmet (Snell M2010) took two huge hits, with my head in it. The helmet looks great. You can see a little cracking on the right side of the chin bar but other than the face shield being scratched you'd never know it was in an accident. Never mind the two days I spent in the hospital for a concussion. I dont want my helmets to survive and accident. I want my brain to be protected. I now only race with ECE lids. bonus is the are lighter as well.

[tpilot_error]

Fortnine : when endcredits are interesting to watch too.

[pilkjaer]

Damn, this production quality is off the charts. Great content!

[tomekhohn]

Oh? Fortnine posted another video? It's the equivalence of a mini Christmas every time, quality content

[myzrocks]

For a current staffing level at Snell's offices, please refer to the dislike counter on this video.

[thurney]

I love the 50"s film noire feel to this video. Nicely done Ryan! Hard to accept that Snell and DOT can't change and adapt to better and more realistic standards that save their customers. I guess they really don't care about improving, but are hard headed and care more about making money.

[jstn]

You guys really nailed the noire film aesthetic with this one!
The bungie cords linking all the evidence together made me snort.