EN 1077:2007 – Helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders
1 Scope
This European Standard is applicable to performance requirements and tests for two classes of helmets for alpine skiers, snowboarders and for similar groups, including children and participants in competitions. The standard comprises two different classes of protection, class A and class B.
Requirements and the corresponding methods of test, where appropriate, are given for the following:
construction including field of vision;
shock absorbing properties;
resistance to penetration;
retention system properties;
marking and information.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 960, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
EN 13087-2:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 2: Shock absorption
EN 13087-3:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 3: Resistance to penetration
EN 13087-4:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 4: Retention system effectiveness
EN 13087-5:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 5: Retention system strength
EN 13087-6, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 6: Field of vision
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
protective helmet
item to be worn on the head, intended to absorb the energy of a foreseeable impact thus reducing the risk of injury to the head
3.2
shell
outer layer which provides part of the whole general form of the helmet
3.3
helmet type
category of helmets which does not differ in such essential respects as the materials or dimensions or construction of the helmet, or of the retention system
3.4
padding
3.4.1
protective padding
material used to absorb impact energy
3.4.2
comfort padding
liner material provided for the wearer’s comfort
3.4.3
sizing padding
liner material used for adjustment of the helmet size
3.5
retention system
complete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position on the head, including any devices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the wearer’s comfort
3.6
chin-strap
part of the retention system that passes under the wearer’s jaw to keep the helmet in position
3.7
basic plane of the human head
plane at the level of the external ear opening (external auditory meatus) and the lower edge of the eye sockets (orbits)
3.8
basic plane of a headform
plane relative to the headform that corresponds to the basic plane of the human head
3.9
reference plane
construction plane parallel to the basic plane of the headform at a distance from it which is a function of the size of the headform
EN 1077:2007 – Helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders