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Re: Flip-up helmets



> The point about chin bar strength is a good one, though.  If I read the
> Snell test rightly, it checks the downward (closing) strength of the chin
> bar, but not the upward (opening) strength.  The same test in an upward
> direction might burst open the chin bar and leave the face exposed to
> injury.


I believe that the severe facial injuries to Fran Crane were caused by a
flip-up helmet although I am not sure.

Anyone have any more details?

Robert


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