Giro Atmos
All helmets are the same, right? Apparently not. The Consumer Product Safety Commission sets standards. The American National Standards Institute sets standards. Finally, The Snell Memorial Foundation sets standards.
“Today, Snell is known for its ongoing work in setting, maintaining and continually upgrading the most authoritative helmet standards in the U.S. and throughout the world. Snell tests thousands of helmets each year and maintains its objectivity by remaining independent of helmet manufacturers, as well as local and national governments.”
Snell performs independent and rigorous testing.
Searching on the CPSC and ANSI websites it’s difficult to find specific information about helmets. Snell is dedicated to helmets and it’s easy to learn about their testing and which products they certify.
I have ridden with Giro helmets for 7 years and I was not happy to see that NONE of their helmets meet Snell’s standards. I am currently in the market for a new helmet. It looks like Specialized is the best brand for Snell helmets and includes even their most expensive S-Works models.
