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Infact random googling shows Steelbird Air (ISI marked) to weigh 998gm - compare this with a fully carbon fibre AGV Pista GP which weighs 1400gm. Even if i remove the extra weight due to better padding/visor etc - can you explain how this ISI marked helmet is structurally safer despite weighing lesser than a fully carbon fibre helmet ? | |
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| ![]() This is indeed a stupid decision by BTP. But the elephant in the room is this - Why on earth do traffic cops need to disrupt moving traffic and check for manufacturing and QC standards of a helmet? They are not even professionally qualified or equipped to do so. Isn't it the responsibility of other departments (and ministries) to ensure that spurious or uncertified helmets (locally manufactured or imported) do not make it to a retail outlet - under a tree by the roadside or in a store? |
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| ![]() I will always no matter what wear a DOT or a SNELL approved helmet for Motorcycling, Auto-X or dirt riding. Unless ISI standards include the same levels that Shoei, Arai, and Bell run (I have a few friends who work for Bell and do plenty of side impact and high impact testing). Yet again this sounds like police trying to pick on people trying to be safe. When I rode in Vietnam, not a single cop cared about my Bell MX-9, if anything they cared more and were impressed. When I do plan to tour in India, I will still rock my Shoei RF-1200, possibly my other "USA" gear which is safe and boots. |
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| ![]() Fellas. Don't bang your head against the wall. People arguing with you are the same that say maruti is better than VW. Rock your helmets, put a sticker or just keep extra 100 RS notes handy. Just consider it the cost of being safe while riding in India. Cheers. |
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| ![]() Let the police first ensure people wear and tighten their neck strap ... |
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If I was a biker, I'd keep the spare change with me to pay these guys off than get an INFERIOR "ISI" HELMET. And for those supporting this, I'm pretty sure you haven't spent 15k on a helmet ![]() It's more of a live and let live situation. I don't think this thread will go anywhere apart from "my ISI helmet better than your DOT helmet" . p.s. The people who have expensive and safe helmets must make for only 0.1 or even less of the population. I'm very certain their hues and cries will be falling on deaf ears. Such is life, just gotta deal with it. My major concern would be the insurance companies washing their hands under unforeseen circumstances. Last edited by aah78 : 24th January 2018 at 02:42. Reason: Post edited & fixed. Use the Report Post button if you have any comments / recommedantions. Thank you. | |
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| ![]() More confusion regarding this rule. According to this article from TOI, BTP is planning to write to transport department to seek clarity regarding the usage of non-ISI branded helmets. Quoting from the article, Quote:
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Anyway, If I had a Arai/Shoei/Schuberth/Shark, I would go to a local sticker guy and get that ISI mark for the sake of our Police. Or better, I would get it painted with a stencil. Let's see what the Transport department replies to Bangalore Police department's request for clarification regarding this topic | |||||
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BIS's test protocol for helmets is here (unfortunately this frequently refers to the standard itself which we don't have access to): http://www.bis.org.in/qazwsx/sti/CMD-III164151sti.pdf Also, when we consider prices as a proxy for quality - we should remember that there is about 40% import duty. Point being - yes, imported helmets are expensive. Yes, they feel safer. That doesn't mean that the whole helmet industry in India is a sham. Not everyone can afford a 15K helmet; they have to make do with the 2K one. What the cops ought to ensure is that they don't go with the Rs. 300 UTMT ("under the mango tree" - old b-school joke) helmets and put themselves at risk. | |
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| ![]() Stupid as it might sound but one also needs to understand from the perspective of law enforcement.
NOT TO MENTION tackle the menace of Identifying FAKE "ISI" STICKERS on Helmets and prevent people from riding 3/4 (or even the entire nuclear family) on a two wheeler. Since the common cop is not an enthusiast, for sake of proper enforcement it would be prudent and easier to issue a directive that the Helmets need to be ISI MARKED and WORN and STRAPPED properly. Therefore, think from the perspective of law enforcement of a huge country like India. A Couple of Videos of Local Helmets sold in India Last edited by payeng : 24th January 2018 at 11:11. |
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Realistically it would be a bit too much to expect our cops to be trained properly to identity Multiple Helmet Safety Standards. In all probability it'll appear like Greek and Latin to our "hawaldars". Other way would be to get the International Helmet brands willing to sell in India get the ISI Registration done. THH Helmets (international brand) that are sold in India, is manufactured in India (Somewhere in Maharashtra if I know correctly) and are also ISI Marked. The other day, I saw a ROYAL ENFIELD Branded OEM helmet on a rider which had both DOT and ISI Marks on it. Last edited by payeng : 24th January 2018 at 11:36. | |
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