Helmets ABC

Considering the standard has been around since 2008, most helmets should meet the new requirement by now. I had a look at a couple of kids helmets for my son on the weekend, they all stated AS...:2008 (can't rmember the AS number right now, but knew I was looking for '2008'.

Manufacturers knew this was coming and have probably been testing for it for ages. Retailers might get caught with old stock. I wouldn't be surprised if there are still a few being sold even if it is no longer legit, "Oops, they all look the same from outside the box" or "What change in the standard?" Could happen!
 
Yes,
The 2008 standard 'AS/NZS 2063:2008' will be the only acceptable standard from the 12th December 2010 in Australia, It will be illegal to sell any helmet not showing a sticker meeting this standard after this date.

The soon to be extinct standards are the old and outdated...
'AS/NZS 2063:1996'
'Snell Standards 1995'

Basically, Any helmet meeting the above standards will be unable to sale after the mentioned date, and thus need to be destroyed.
Most newer helmets should be 'AS/NZS 2063:2008' Standards, However, I know for a fact, that there are a LOT of helmets still under the old standards on the shelf.
The most major brands I've found to be still under old standards are 'MET' & 'Lazer'
 
29er said:
Pretty sure that any helmet that you buy from overseas will meet Aust standards if the same model is sold here in Australia. On the box of the helmet I purchased it said all of the standards that it met.
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Is this correct?
 
Theoretically, Yes, However, if you get pulled over for a standard check at a race (police are now allowed to pick you up for standards checks too) it will not be approved, because it doesnt bear the Australian Standards sticker.
 
Have they also changed the design of the stcker?
Have a 7/11 Melbourne special for the hire bike in front of me, and the approvals sticker seems to be a normal paper one, not the foil/tamper proof type.
I know with the foil type if removed the sticker is destroyed, wonder about these?
could they be removed and restuck onto an unapproved helmet?
 
So how does this affect us as MTB racers? If we get pulled up for a check and only have AS/NZS.....1996 are we going to be turned away at the start line?

Either way, can somebofy point me in the direction of a place that is selling off MET helmets on the cheap, even if I can't use them in races, I'm yet to find another brand that fits my head so well
 
skybustim said:
... and the approvals sticker seems to be a normal paper one, not the foil/tamper proof type ...
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One of my kid's helmets has a sticker like this. When I researched it, I couldn't find any samples like it online with any of the approval agencies. I concluded it was a counterfeit sticker.
 
Australia said:
... Either way, can somebofy point me in the direction of a place that is selling off MET helmets on the cheap ...
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Try Cranks at Chatswood. I picked up a MET Veleno a couple of days before the Fling. They had a few in stock at reasonable prices ... and it is fully approved (with a real sticker!)
 
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Norco_VPS said:
The 2008 standard 'AS/NZS 2063:2008' will be the only acceptable standard from the 12th December 2010 in Australia

The soon to be extinct standards are the old and outdated...
'AS/NZS 2063:1996'
'Snell Standards 1995'
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So what about this one, on my recently purchased Bell Volt?
helmet sticker 002.jpg
 
Norco_VPS said:
Yes,
The 2008 standard 'AS/NZS 2063:2008' will be the only acceptable standard from the 12th December 2010 in Australia, It will be illegal to sell any helmet not showing a sticker meeting this standard after this date.
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Obviously you didn't read my previous post?
:p
 
Napalm73 said:
Is this correct?
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Norco_VPS said:
Theoretically, Yes, However, if you get pulled over for a standard check at a race (police are now allowed to pick you up for standards checks too) it will not be approved, because it doesnt bear the Australian Standards sticker.
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Actually no, some brands of helmet require changes to EPS density, strap weave and width to comply with AU standards for a start. Not necessarily obvious to the eye, but different none the less.

HerdingCats said:
One of my kid's helmets has a sticker like this. When I researched it, I couldn't find any samples like it online with any of the approval agencies. I concluded it was a counterfeit sticker.
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There are a few different companies that are accredited to certify various AU standards.
The classic "5 ticks" is the sticker issued by SAI Global ( which is 1 company).
I believe there are other companies that can do it as well.
( This may well be different now with the latest standard)

The pic below is of the various companies stickers for moto helmets..... all different but all AU standard.

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As of this afternoon the ACCC has provided an extension to 30 June 2011 for helmets which are tested to the 1996 standard or Snell Standard, but would pass if tested to the 2008 standard, and the changes required to the labelling for these helmets to be legally sold
( the bold being the important part )
 
Australia said:
Who is that in response to?

So, a 1996 one is no good for racing if you get checked?
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There is no reason why your helmet should be an issue for racing.
The changes to the standard clearly specify that as of the "date" helmets that do not meet 2063:2008 can not be sold.

The new law does not say that the general public must destroy their helmets and buy new ones if they dont meet the new standard, it purely applies to wholesale and retail.
 
xero said:
There is no reason why your helmet should be an issue for racing.
The changes to the standard clearly specify that as of the "date" helmets that do not meet 2063:2008 can not be sold.

The new law does not say that the general public must destroy their helmets and buy new ones if they dont meet the new standard, it purely applies to wholesale and retail.
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Correct, there is no problem using an old standard helmet in Australian races (mainly national level or road racing they check) however it still must be AUSTRALIAN standards, you may get pulled up for having a euro standard because you bought it through crc.
I wouldnt worry.
 
similar topic but not the same exaclty...

how does this 'euro bought helmets are not strictly legal' get applied at international races here - e.g. Tour down Under / Croc Cuyp / Oceania Champs - road or MTB / any UCI points race (such as the national series) or even the 'non' UCI recent World 24hr?

Surely this is completely unenforceable?
"Sorry Lance Armstrong / Bart Brentjens - your helmet doesnt comply"?

In that sense, how can I be stopped from wearing a helmet I bought at CRC?
 
alchemist said:
Generally these races are given special exemption from the rule
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Opaque, to say the least.
Which races? Anyone where an international rider is in the field?
tuesday night Crit in Sydney - Chris Sutton shows up. Sky helmet. He isnt pinged.
Joe Blogs next to him - exact same helmet - gets pulled out.
Thats not a special race. Thats a week day burn-up.

So - for example - Nationals race in Hobart - UCI race - should be good with any ole helmet.
How about this....I decide to race using my UCI international licence at ANY race in Australia (rather than my MTBA licence) then I'm legal.
The unlucky sod next to me on a local licence (doing the right thing, but wearing a helmet he bought when overseas racing on his MTBA license - pinged.

I s'pose I'm playing devils advocate here, but it is so far from clear that cant be enforced. :confused:
 
Antsonline said:
Opaque, to say the least.
Which races? Anyone where an international rider is in the field?
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One would presume the races where an exception has been applied for and granted by the relevant authorities.

I would not have expected that there are too many international races in Australia where this would come up, so it would likely be bigger races like the TDU or world cup/champs events.
 
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