Brian Evans wrote:
> Back then polycarbonate (or other molded plastic) helmets were common,
> particularly for motorcycle use, and they are quite affected by paint
> solvents. Fiberglass has never had a problem.
> I don't think Snell was
> doing their thing in the '70's, either.
My first helmet has a '62 Snell sticker in it. Some years back I called
out there to see if that was the first year they provided Snell
stickers. It wasn't, but it was close- maybe '58-'60? I seem to recall
they asked me for my hat- they didn't have any samples that old. Gawd,
I am an old fart!
RossFos
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