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AFX North America, Inc. > Flip-Up > FX-28 MODULAR
DOT FMVSS 218 Compliant? Yes
DOT FMVSS-218 AND ECE 22.05 APPROVED MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT WWW.AFXHELMETS.COM
Manufacturer Information:
www.afxhelmets.com


http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/testing/comply/fmvss218/index.html

Can’t freaking believe it...MY VERY FIRST TRY and the above advertised APPROVED helmet (tested and certified) is on NHSTA Failed list!

http://helmetcheck.org/default.aspx
more propaganda

“The HelmetCheck.org Database is populated voluntarily by motorcycle helmet manufacturers and distributors. Each contributor must certify that they are the North American representative of the brand submitted. These manufacturers or distributors further stipulate that the models they list are fully tested and are certified as compliant with the U.S. Department of Transportation motorcycle helmet standard.”

So based on the above quote I should be able to go to NHSTA and find the test results, right?

Oh look they have a waiver! I bet we could still go to the DA if we show one or more helmets as not being officially tested.

· By using this website, you acknowledge that the helmet compliance information presented on this website has been provided by the applicable manufacturer/distributor, not by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). In order to present information about their helmets on this website, manufacturers/distributors were required to represent and warrant that the referenced helmet models have been tested to, and are compliant with, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. MIC has not independently tested or verified the helmets' compliance with FMVSS 218. You further acknowledge and agree that MIC is not responsible for the accuracy of the compliance information presented on this website, and as a result waive and release any and all claims against MIC arising from its presentation of helmet compliance information on this website.

But I guess the same could be said for motorcycle helmets in general -- after all, how long have they been using EPS in helmet liners? The stuff appears to be the same foam used to make those cheap imitation belly boards sold at boardwalk beach stores for $2.99.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/afx-helmets/afx-fx-28/

The company website is really impressive. But you peel back the onion and you find the above. Plus they are made in Taiwan