EN 1077:2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Materials
  4.2 Construction
      4.2.1 General
      4.2.2 Retention system
  4.3 Field of vision
  4.4 Extent of coverage
      4.4.1 Class A
      4.4.2 Class B
  4.5 Shock absorbing capacity
  4.6 Resistance to penetration
  4.7 Retention system performance
      4.7.1 Strength
      4.7.2 Effectiveness
  4.8 Durability
5 Testing
  5.1 Sampling
  5.2 Inspection and determination of mass
  5.3 Conditioning
      5.3.1 Room conditioning
      5.3.2 Low temperature conditioning
      5.3.3 Artificial ageing
  5.4 Test areas
      5.4.1 General
      5.4.2 Test area for class A
      5.4.3 Test area for class B
  5.5 Determination of shock absorbing capacity
      5.5.1 Apparatus
      5.5.2 Procedure
  5.6 Determination of resistance to penetration
      5.6.1 Apparatus
      5.6.2 Procedure
  5.7 Determination of retention system strength
      5.7.1 Apparatus
      5.7.2 Procedure
  5.8 Determination of retention system effectiveness
      5.8.1 Apparatus
      5.8.2 Procedure
  5.9 Test report
6 Marking
7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         89/686/EEC
Bibliography

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.