Or maybe the chin strap is making contact with the bottom of the jaw?
Ron Madurski
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Kevin Stevens
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:53 PM
> To: Matt Murray
> Cc: NER; evolution-discussions; .Team.Net; NER Solo postings
> Subject: Re: [evolution-disc.] Re: Potential new helmet rule would
> affect autocrossers
>
>
> On Nov 17, 2004, at 17:46, Matt Murray wrote:
>
> > All true, but the fact remains that a supplemental restrain
> > System (SRS) or "airbag" delivers a tremendous amount of energy
> > in a small area. My guess is that the SRS will break that part of
> > the helmet and force it towards your jaw.
>
> I'm sorry, but I can't believe this for a minute. I
> absolutely do not
> believe that an airbag deployment can break the chin protector of a
> full-face helmet under any imaginable circumstances. I've destroyed
> helmets with sledgehammers - it's a very good workout.
>
> My assumption, which I freely admit may be wrong somehow, is
> that they
> are saying the airbag forces the chin protector element into the jaw
> hard enough to break it (basically rotating the helmet
> forward on your
> head). My previous comments apply to that scenario.
>
> KeS
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