What does certified by Snell and CPSC mean?
SNELL Memorial Foundation is the most trusted testing laboratory in the United States. Snell is a non-profit, private company and the only laboratory that has a continuous random testing program after the helmet has been certified to their standards. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). This is the Governments Standard that all bicycle helmets must meet. It has been a U.S. Law since March 10, 1999. The standards, studies and regulations are available online at http://www.cpsc.gov/. What is the difference between a standard bicycle helmet and a multi-sport helmet? This is a murky area within the industry. Heres our personal take on it. The standards between these two helmets are the same. The standard style bicycle helmet is primarily used when riding bicycles and tricycles. The multi-sport helmet is used in several activities such as in-line skating, skateboarding and bike riding. The general perception is that the multi-sport helmet can withstand multiple impactswhich is INCORRE
