QUOTE(MeToo @ Jul 12 2019, 10:55 AM)
For every single helmet model that is sent to SIRIM for testing they will DESTROY that helmet.SO its almost impossible to get certification for rare models and/or limited stuff. If the seller can sell only 5 units but need to send 1 unit to be destroyed... the margin how?
Thats why ARAI/SHOEI or any expensive brands, difficult to find variety in Msia. And if got might not be SIRIM approved.
Yes, correct on the bolded part.
IINM, helmet importers / manufacturers need to send around 10 pcs (maybe more?) for testing.
SIRIM (as well as other testing bodies) will test on penetration, drop, immersion, heat, etc...
Like the pictures below.
Referring to your limited / rare certification, again IINM, no need to send the actual limited edition for testing.
For example; if a manufacturer has 300 units limited edition (like the SZ Ram 4 Oriental below), no need to send the actual unit (SZ Ram 4 Oriental) but send the actual model (SZ Ram 4) for SIRIM testing.
Anyhow, just FYI on helmet testing standards pictures below.