Who is 7idp?

Who is 7idp?

When we established Seven iDP back in 2011 we had a simple goal: to make the best protection on the market. We’re still pushing these boundaries and that’s why our design and r+d crew travel to the high latitudes and sweltering summer Alps to test our products in the harshest of environments.

What is CPSC helmet certification?

The CPSC standard is a legal requirement for any helmet manufactured for the US market. It was adopted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and is mandatory for all helmets manufactured for sale in the U.S. after 1999. It was based on the ASTM and Snell standards below.

How much force can a helmet withstand?

They found that wearing a helmet can substantially reduce (by up to 87%) the acceleration experienced by the skull during an impact and can aid the skull in resisting forces up to 470 pounds in a crush accident.

Which is better F7 or SpeedFlex?

Testing: In both the Virginia Tech Helmet Study and the NFLPA’s Helmet Laboratory Test, the Schutt F7 outperformed the Riddell SpeedFlex. The F7 was the second highest rated helmet in Virginia Tech’s study, scoring 2.54. Only three helmets (Vicis Zero 1, Xenith X2E+) broke 3 on the test.

Do helmets expire?

The government testing body in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recommends replacing a bicycle helmet every five to 10 years. The Snell Memorial Foundation, which also certifies helmets for safety, states a firm five years.

What speed is a helmet rated for?

Under US standards bike helmets are tested in 2 meter drops that achieve about 14 miles per hour (22.5 kph) on the flat anvil. In Europe the drop height is only 1.5 meters. Why so low, when bicyclists frequently exceed 14 mph in forward speed? The typical road or trail bike crash involves a drop to pavement.

What speed are motorcycle helmets rated for?

Helmet’s are not a safety device for motorcyclist’s, and mandatory helmet laws are nothing more than a mandatory dress code with the ability to cause injury and death. But a helmet will protect a headform in a laboratory (up to 13.66 mph), unfortunately, headforms do not ride motorcycles.

Are F7 helmets safe?

The Schutt F7 LTD earned a 5 star rating. Its STAR value score of 0.75 ranked #3 of 27 helmets tested.

Is a SpeedFlex or F7 better?

Testing: In both the Virginia Tech Helmet Study and the NFLPA’s Helmet Laboratory Test, the Schutt F7 outperformed the Riddell SpeedFlex. The F7 was the second highest rated helmet in Virginia Tech’s study, scoring 2.54.

How much does the F7 cost?

Price. The Falcon F7 starts at $195,000 but can rise to $250,000 with custom options. Falcon boasts that many of its components, like its expensive and complicated aluminum and carbon-fiber chassis, are exclusive to cars costing hundreds of thousands of dollars more.