Non PSB approved helmets

[Roadrunner71]

$30-$40 open-face made-in-China helmets - ok cos PSB-approved.

$200 full-face made-in-Korea helmets - not ok cos not PSB-approved.

 

only in Sillypore

 

[yenyenpark]

while i s**port PSB to test safety products for our safety, i really hope the authority can make some sense in special circumstances.. i do believe some officers r okay.. but there will b some who always FOLLOW THE BOOKS..

 

in the end of the todae, see we suay anot.. and if we willing to take the RISK?? no risk no gain.. lol..

[aRcHeR]

are turbans PSB approved?

[coolcat]

Similarly, unless an insurance company could prove that a non-PSB helmet did not meet the specifications (no D-Ring) for example, the simple lack of a sticker would not disqualify the helmet because it would simply be missing.

 

Just curious ... is there any insurance policy or any stipulations on a requirement for D-Rings? Really unaware of this.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[Guest @h_püi™]

wanna check.. is half cap consider approved now by the PSB? cos i looked thru HKL website.. they have half cap that is PSB approved.. but i was told there no half cap being approved at this moment

[coolcat]

If got PSB sticker then juz use.

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[amberlight]

I also want to buy non-approved one...nice looking

Hm...has anyone's non-approved helmet in this tread been checked by TP on the street? How?

If yes, what happened then? Did they take it?

And, if u were involved into accident, did police checked ur helmet?

[mi5trooper]

our only help is brothers from this forum that are tp can help verify. thanks.

 

I also want to buy non-approved one...nice looking

Hm...has anyone's non-approved helmet in this tread been checked by TP on the street? How?

If yes, what happened then? Did they take it?

And, if u were involved into accident, did police checked ur helmet?

[amberlight]

our only help is brothers from this forum that are tp can help verify. thanks.

 

are u one of them?

[Raptor]

$30-$40 open-face made-in-China helmets - ok cos PSB-approved.

$200 full-face made-in-Korea helmets - not ok cos not PSB-approved.

 

only in Sillypore

 

 

Thats because the importer of the cheap helmet can afford to send a few helmets to be destroyed by PSB in their so called 'tests' to meet our specifications. Some more got to pay PSB for the 'tests' so that they can be awarded the 'world class' PSB sticker.

 

So do you really think this issue is about protection or money? Go figure.

 

Fine for wearing helmet of not approved type is $30. Last time I kena before.

Am willing to get fined once a month.. works out to $1 a day for my own protection.

 

How much is your head worth???

[ghost04]

arai n shoei not all got the stickers but somehow its regconised. wit stickers one cos me extra 50 bucks

[Raptor]

arai n shoei not all got the stickers but somehow its regconised. wit stickers one cos me extra 50 bucks

 

Its called capitalizing.

[mi5trooper]

nope. i am not a TP or a police. i am just a telephone operator.

 

are u one of them?

[JustRider]

Its called capitalizing.

 

I don't agree. The one with stickers cost more because they have to be tested by some government board (sisir or psb); each model in each shipment gotta send something like 9 helmets for testing. the cost of the helmets sent for testing somehow must be covered by that shipment; so price of helmets with stickers are higher since need to absorb cost of test helmets. cheaper brands naturally financially better for shop to get stickers, and because of volume the price are better managed.

[zykves]

do u think wearing the german type of helmets would catch any tp eyes and stop you?

[ghost04]

its not about getting spotted n stopped n fined...

its about (touch wood) getting involved in an accident n investigations showed u not wearing a PSB approved helmet then cannot claim insurance who suffer??

its not about how nice or ex the helmet is..its about how one value his/her head.

[GuiNNeSS]

$30-$40 open-face made-in-China helmets - ok cos PSB-approved.

$200 full-face made-in-Korea helmets - not ok cos not PSB-approved.

 

only in Sillypore

 

 

Try S$2000 BMW Carbon integral helmet. (Carbon fibre flip-up).

 

Not approved too. So its not as safe as the $30 open face with sticker.

[mxmaven]

Even PSB approved helmet can break into 2 so what makes PSB sticker any useful?

[.BlackSun.]

ya agreed!

[dark_angel]

For me , be it PSB approved, DOT or snell, end of the day, it had to do the job well, that is to protect my head.

 

As for why must go for PSB approval in SG is this

u stay here, u play by the rules:)

 

it is the same u go oversea, Can use PSB approve helmet instead of DOT or SNELL?

must probaly, u kanna fine again as not recognise over there.

[hazwan]

Aiyaaa used LAB helmet also good.. Accept for de visor.. I accident while riding My krr at speed of 140km/h i buang.. I used my hand cover my face n kept rolling2.. Before i roll.. I supperman 1st.. Landed head first.. But in de end my head ok but alot of scar mark at hand n leg

[4th_Espada]

Aiyaaa used LAB helmet also good.. Accept for de visor.. I accident while riding My krr at speed of 140km/h i buang.. I used my hand cover my face n kept rolling2.. Before i roll.. I supperman 1st.. Landed head first.. But in de end my head ok but alot of scar mark at hand n leg

 

still, dun take it for granted...not every mishap will be the exact same way u described..better be safe then taking a fast one..

Edited May 20, 2010 by 4th_Espada

[aRcHeR]

Aiyaaa used LAB helmet also good.. Accept for de visor.. I accident while riding My krr at speed of 140km/h i buang.. I used my hand cover my face n kept rolling2.. Before i roll.. I supperman 1st.. Landed head first.. But in de end my head ok but alot of scar mark at hand n leg

 

it's ok.. your head is probably not worth protecting anyway..

 

cheers!

[dotless]

snell and dot standards are recognised worldwide?

[4th_Espada]

snell and dot standards are recognised worldwide?

 

yes they are...