The Snell 2000 Standard. The Snell standard is upgraded every five years and has had another revision for 2000. Snell foundation board members decided that the 1995 standards are already so optimal that the changes in the 2000 standard are truly minor.
Sensors read the amount of energy transferred to the head from inside.
The main change in the 2000 standard merely moves the test line of impact area in the temple down one centimeter. The other is a technical change that standardizes the weight of the head form used in the testing to five kilograms. First the changes are so minimal, it's likely that existing Snell 95 helmets will also meet the Snell 2000 standards. Our message is that if your shopping for a new full-face helmet that meets the Snell standard, base your choice on style, fit and your budget.