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WesPeterson
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I'm always curious about how others approach the saftey vs. utility/comfort/cost issue. I'm a "no snell, no buy" guy when it comes to buying helmets, which means the various flip-up helmets aren't a consideration for me, but then again I'm an old lady (though there is a rumor that in 2004 a snell approved flip-up will appear). I'd like to hear other's thoughts as to whether a snell certification indeed means a safer helmet or whether the difference between a snell and DOT certification is meaningful in safety terms. One difference at least is that snell purchases and tests helmets randomly whereas DOT is an honor system approach