Korben Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yeah, I know some of us don't trust, believe, or care about them, but they have been testing more...Got this e-mail today. Thanks for your patience, rest assured we have been working flat out testing helmets over the summer and are pleased to publish new SHARP ratings today for AGV, Buell, Bell, Caberg, Duchinni, KBC, Lazer, Marushin, ROOF, Schuberth and Viper branded helmets.These are available at the SHARP website: http://www.direct.gov.uk/sharp It is our aim to test every helmet available in the UK. If we haven't yet tested a full face helmet you are interested in, please email us at: [email protected] and let us know. We'll do our best to make it a priority. We are anticipating releasing further ratings over the coming few weeks and will be at this years International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC, Birmingham, so make sure you pay us a visit on Stand 2G05. We look forward to seeing you there!Best regards,The SHARP Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I know there is a lot of debate on this, should I be pleased my Caberg scores 5 stars?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Well it means that should your helmet take a hit on the bits they test then in theory you will fair better than people in 1, 2, 3, and 4 star helmets..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 If i am unfortunate enough to come off again then, I'll try to remember to hit the bits they test!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratser Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Interesting those Marushin helmets rate quite highly.Saw a lot of them in J&S this morning, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yeah, Id guess that Marushin probably spend more on development than Arai...sorry, couldnt help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratser Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yeah, Id guess that Marushin probably spend more on development than Arai...sorry, couldnt help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 load of balls!!the dull tests are FATALLY floored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Dammit guys, you all know which are safe lids and which arent. A cheapo lid from korea or similar with an alleged gazillion on the sharp test aint ever gonna be as good as an arai,shoei,agv,bell insert quality lid as required!The end.End of the day, its your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratser Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Dammit guys, you all know which are safe lids and which arent. A cheapo lid from korea or similar with an alleged gazillion on the sharp test aint ever gonna be as good as an arai,shoei,agv,bell insert quality lid as required!The end.End of the day, its your head. Chill mate, I said it was "interesting", I didn't say "oh that's brilliant that Marushin rates a 5, I'm off out to buy one of them instead of an Arai" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 A Renault Megane and a Range Rover both have 5 star NCAP ratings. I know which one i'd rather have a smash in...................therefore i'll be sticking with my Arai thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycpr Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 and bell for gods sake are probably theee safest helmet company in the car industry so i dnt kno y they would suddenly drop there standards for bikes the helmet i want shark rsr2 got 5* so hopefully my uncle ned will be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollazuki Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Do you know that the ncap ratings are calculated from points for each safety item, ie impact protection, airbags........etc etca car gets 3 points for a seatbelt reminder buzzer!and another 3 if it has a buzzer for rear seat passengers.....ever wondered how the rover 213 got ncap1....it had a buzzer!how the honda civic got ncap5......it had 2 buzzers.Theres your accurate and so very very serious government testing at its best......Rolla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 must admit i dont trust these.....im sure the lid manufacturers spend a fortune on testing, hence why the better lids cost more...i bet the 5 star rating lids got 2 starts for being cheap whats safe about that??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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