Table 1 Impact surfaces and pass criteria for the four equestrian helmet standard tests (g = 9.81 m/s2)
Standard | Anvil | Impact velocity (m/s) | Pass criterion (g) | Total no. of impact locations (all anvils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BS EN1384: 2017 | Flat | 5.94 | < 250 | 3 |
Hemi | – | |||
Hazard | – | |||
Snell E2016 | Flat | 6.26 | < 275 | 4 |
Hemi | 5.60 | |||
Hazard | 5.24 | |||
PAS 015: 2016 | Flat | 5.94 | < 250 and < 225 Average | 4 |
Hemi | – | |||
Hazard | 5.40 | |||
ASTM F1163-15 | Flat | 5.94 | < 300 | 4 |
Hemi | – | |||
Hazard | 5.40 |