I understand that any standardized test has its limitations and that products will be manufactured to pass these tests, which is not always a good thing. But at least having standards forces everyone to measure up to them. We can always work on improving what the standards are. Otherwise we are left to trust the manufacturers claims on how good their products are, which is NOT something I want to do. Now this guy appears to be on the level and know what he is talking about but one of his products is described as using “strong nylon”. What the hell does that mean? From a less reputable company that could mean your jacket disintegrates on contact with the road.
And while I ride to avoid crashing the reason I wear any safety gear is to protect me if I do. And I therefore want the best protection for the money I can get. Standards help me make that choice.
Anyway, I posted this here as I just found out about this company AFTER I went and bought lots of new stuff. I would have seriously considered them if I knew about them beforehand.