154 RST-MOTO.COM CE TESTING CLOTHING IMPACT PROTECTOR CE STANDARD EN17092: TESTED FOR: › SLEEVE RESTRAINT – To avoid user’s body being exposed in an accident. › TEAR STRENGTH AND SEAM STRENGTH – To avoid clothing bursting open. › ABRASION RESISTANCE – To avoid damage due to the road surface. › FIT AND ERGONOMICS – To ensure the glove is comfortable to wear when riding. › IMPACT PROTECTION – To avoid injuries caused by hitting solid objects. › MATERIAL ZONING – To ensure materials in areas most at risk offer additional protection (for example, elbow area). There are five levels of protection offered by RST: › LEVEL AAA Designed to the highest level of protection, however there may be ergonomic or weight penalties associated with use. › LEVEL AA Offers a balance between the level of protection available and any ergonomic or weight penalties associated with its use. › LEVEL A This offers a lower level of protection and is designed to reduce ergonomic and weight penalties. The intended use for this level is where conditions would make higher levels more inappropriate. For example in warmer weather conditions. › LEVEL B Offers limited protection against abrasion injuries, equivalent to Level A. It is recommended that these garments are worn with separate impact protectors for more complete protection. › LEVEL C Designed to be ridden with a level B garment. Level C garments contain impact protectors only, and is not tested for abrasion. For complete protection, these must be worn with a level B over garment. CE STANDARD EN1621: TESTED FOR: › MINIMUM DIMENSIONS – To ensure good coverage of protection. › IMPACT PROTECTION – To avoid injuries caused by hitting solid objects. › FIT AND ERGONOMICS – To ensure the protector is comfortable to wear when riding. There are two levels of protection offered by RST: › LEVEL 1 This offers a lower level of protection and is designed to reduce ergonomic and weight penalties. › LEVEL 2 Designed to the highest level of protection, however there may be ergonomic r weight penalties associated with use. GLOVES BOOT CE STANDARD EN13594: TESTED FOR: › User’s hand being exposed in an accident. › TEAR STRENGTH AND SEAM STRENGTH – to avoid glove bursting open. › CUT RESISTANCE – to avoid damage due to sharp objects. › ABRASION RESISTANCE – to avoid damage due to the road surface. › FIT AND ERGONOMICS – to ensure the glove is comfortable to wear when riding. › IMPACT PROTECTION – to avoid injuries caused by hitting solid objects. There are three levels of protection offered by RST: › LEVEL 1 Gloves designed to give protection whilst offering lower ergonomic penalties. › LEVEL 1 KP KP – As Level 1, but with addition of impact protection test for the knuckle. › LEVEL 2 KP Gloves offering increased protection, however there may be weight or ergonomic penalties associated with their use. STANDARD CE EN13634: TESTED FOR: › HEIGHT OF UPPER – to ensure good coverage of protection. › CUT RESISTANCE – to avoid damage due to sharp objects. › ABRASION RESISTANCE – to avoid damage due to road surface. › FIT AND ERGONOMICS – to ensure the boot is comfortable to wear when riding. › TRANSVERSE RIGIDITY – to avoid damage due to crushing. The Boots CE Level is split into four sections, this is shown on the product as: A B C D With each section being either LEVEL 1 (designed to give protection whilst offering lower ergonomic penalties) or LEVEL 2 (offering increased protection, however there may be weight or ergonomic penalties associated with this) › A – Height of Upper (Level 1 = Ankle Height, Level 2 = Shin Height) › B – Abrasion Resistance › C – Cut Resistance › D - Transverse Rigidity In addition, there are a number of optional tests, including: › IPA / IPS – IMPACT PROTECTION FOR THE ANKLE (IPA) OR SHIN (IPS) › WR – RESISTANCE TO WATER PENETRATION
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