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Re: I do beg your pardon, but this is illegal.
Posted by 'RoadRat' on 11 Dec 2009 @ 15:30

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For me it's not the cost, although I just baulked at an Xmas present for the kids that was considerably less money. If I thought for one moment that I was going to give more protection to my son then I would shell out 10 times the amount.

But we all know that this isn't the case, while the CMR helmets are ultimately an Evolution to a better standard, there is absolutely no evidence that the existing specification is not up to the job. The 'you can't put a value on your head', marketing line has been used by the likes of Arai & Shoei for 30 years now, it was rubbish when they started and it still is today. If a helmet meets the stringent requirements for the relevent certification it makes no difference if it is Ł99 or Ł999. The more expensive lid might be quieter or more comfy or better areodynamically, but in terms of safety they both meet the same criteria.

Just as a BMW 1 series and a Renault Megane both have 5 star safety ratings, both equally safe, but hugely different prices and quality.

I've spent 25 years on motorcycles buying top of the range lids from less prestigious brands for less than the cost of the bling base models.

The way that the MSA have imposed the need to buy a new product before the prices have consolidated is scandolous. In France it would be quite clear why, it is common knowledge that the FFSA accept large 'donations' from companies for this type of rule change. A certain large tyre company paid 45k 2 years ago for the the Cadet class tyre rights and then produced an unsuitable tyre at inflated prices. I don't believe the same applies in the UK, but it begs some questions about who is making these stupid decisions. To have phased out one helmet type (blue label) before the ultimate replacement (CMR) required by many people is available at sensible prices is just ridiculous and self defeating of all the work done to get people into karting.

Message Thread:

CMR Helmet Cartel by 'RoadRat' (10 Dec 2009 @ 19:25)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'Anse' (10 Dec 2009 @ 19:56)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'RoadRat' (10 Dec 2009 @ 20:04)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'Anse' (10 Dec 2009 @ 20:28)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'RoadRat' (10 Dec 2009 @ 20:47)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'Anse' (10 Dec 2009 @ 21:03)

Re: CMR Helmet Cartel by 'RoadRat' (10 Dec 2009 @ 21:24)

Re: CMR Helmet - March not too late by 'richydehav' (11 Dec 2009 @ 7:29)

It is for blue label helmets! by 'Xtreme47' (11 Dec 2009 @ 7:48)

Re: It is for blue label helmets! by 'RoadRat' (11 Dec 2009 @ 8:10)

Re: It is for blue label helmets! by 'SteveGraves' (11 Dec 2009 @ 9:44)

Re: It is for blue label helmets! by 'RoadRat' (11 Dec 2009 @ 10:09)

Re: It is for blue label helmets! by 'HC64' (11 Dec 2009 @ 12:56)

I do beg your pardon, but this is illegal. by 'AlfieMoon' (11 Dec 2009 @ 14:11)

Re: I do beg your pardon, but this is illegal. by 'RoadRat' << You are here!

Re: I do beg your pardon, but this is illegal. by 'richydehav' (11 Dec 2009 @ 16:57)

Re: I do beg your pardon, but this is illegal. by 'RoadRat' (11 Dec 2009 @ 18:09)

its all daft if you ask me..... by 'HC64' (11 Dec 2009 @ 18:12)

Re: its all daft if you ask me..... by 'richn14' (12 Dec 2009 @ 22:32)

Re: its all daft if you ask me..... by 'SteveGraves' (13 Dec 2009 @ 0:16)

Re: its all daft if you ask me..... by 'RoadRat' (13 Dec 2009 @ 17:01)

How much.. by 'IainB' (14 Dec 2009 @ 16:13)

Re: How much.. by 'RoadRat' (14 Dec 2009 @ 19:39)

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