Heads are different, hair is different, and strap adjustment is very different. But adding the rolloff test at least forces the manufacturer to provide a full range of strap adjustments. Eventually the testing may be refined enough to produce reliable results for every body. If you want a copy of the current ASTM standard, contact ASTM at 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187, tel. BHSI is a member of the ASTM committee and we attend all of its meetings, in case you have comments you want brought to the committee's attention.
Consumer advocates are always welcome.
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