ATLAS

What features does my ATLAS helmet have?
ATLAS 4.0 is one of the first motorcycle helmets on the road to meet ECE 22.06. Not only that, we exceed all testing standards by a minimum of 20%, to give you the ultimate protection. 
The fully re-engineered internals, including headliner and cheek pads, take fit, comfort, acoustic control and support to a whole new level. This also allows for the internal foam to be removed prior to hand-washing. 
The fully re-engineered internal lining is equipped with new sound-dampening inserts around the ear structure. This improves acoustic performance by 57%*, making it the quietest ATLAS ever produced. We've simplified the ATLAS 4.0 shell to reduce turbulence and enhance riding stability - allowing you to ride for longer, with less stress and strain. 
Take full control of your helmet environment with open/close vents throughout - including the addition of a new top vent switch. The new ventilation system offers the rider the ability to control their average steady state head temperature by 15%, with a maximum temperature control of 30%. This allows the rider to tune their thermal comfort in both warm and cool climates. 
ATLAS 4.0 is compatible with the Shockwave bluetooth audio system. With a 60% smaller microphone for improved fit and comfort, Shockwave is seamlessly integrated into the helmet.

What certifications does the ATLAS helmet have?
All of our ATLAS 4.0 helmets are independently tested and certified to ECE R22.06 and DOT FMVSS 218 and have exceeded the requirements for each standard.
ATLAS 2.0 & 3.0 are certified to ECE 22.05 and DOT FMVSS 218 but have also received a 4* (out of 5) rating from SHARP, a UK government programme which anonymously orders and test helmet without brand engagement or input.

Are ATLAS helmets Snell certified?
ATLAS helmets aren't SNELL certified, SNELL as a standard is good for Track use but not as good as ECE is when it comes to typical road use. The testing methods are largely the same e.g. they test similar impact points, they use steel anvils, and the weighted headforms are the same. 
There are a few differences but actually Snell requires the helmet to be impacted twice on the testing anvil in the exact same spot of the helmet. Helmet safety standards should be based on what the majority of accidents are, and even in the case of the world of motorcycles, the average crash speed at impact is only 21.5mph. Only 1/1000 crashes occur at 80mph +. If helmets were designed to manage impacts at such speeds and designed to take an impact in the exact same place twice, then they would need to be extremely thick and have extremely dense EPS inside them to manage the energy of the impact.
Dense EPS is extremely hard, therefore if you fell off at a slow speed it would be like wearing a rock on your head because it wouldn't compress when you hit it with low energy. 
This is why safety standards like SNELL are great for racers, but not at all optimum for casual riders/commuters.

Where is my helmet made?
Ruroc was born in the UK, Gloucester which is located in the South West of England. To this day our HQ is still based in Gloucester, our expert engineering team who are responsible for the design, development and testing of all of our products work directly from Ruroc HQ, along with our Marketing, Customer Experience and Quality Control team.
All Ruroc helmets are now manufactured by Ruroc's team in our own purpose built factory in China, which is headed up by members of our production team from HQ. This means we have full control over the every step of production including the materials, assembly methods and paint processes.
 
With our own drop testing facility inside the Ruroc HQ our engineering team are able to run regular performance batch testing to confirm the safety and reliability of our helmets is exactly where we want and expect it to be every time.
Our Ruroc helmets additionally go through a vigorous QC process carried out by our in house Quality Assurance team based in Ruroc HQ before being dispatched out to our Ruroc riders.