Safety Gear Questions.

[johnml390]

I am in the process of ordering new safety gear. I'm curious... as I'm unable to check a rule book or the NBRA website for a while.. (Doesn't load on work computers.) But what are the rules/regulations for the color of helmets, sleeves, pants, and the actual life jackets? Much appreciation to anyone who sends some info my way. Looking forward to having all new gear come the 2015 season. Maybe even a few more surprises.. Fingers crossed.

[Shane_B]

Pat Gleson, R-19, can provide all the details as he is in the business (SRP, think he is down at the Kilos at Devil's Lake this weekend).


Life Jacket specifics are at: http://www.apba.org/sites/all/files/...IFICATIONS.pdf

Cut suit specifics must be somewhere in APBA resources, again, Pat can give specifics.
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Here's what I pulled from APBA General Safety Rules (2014) (http://www.apba.org/sites/all/files/...0GRR-GSR_1.pdf) on helmets:

A. Helmets must meet the specifications set forth by any of the following: American National Standards Institute, Inc., Snell, or military specification helmet designed for military aircraft — Mil-Spec helmets (CGF LA100, LH050, LH150, LH250; Gentex HGU-84/P), Peltor helmets (Rally Pro
Helmet EN ECU 04 or 05) and SFI Spec 24.1 youth helmets for drivers age 16 and under, SFI competition 31.1 and 31.2 are acceptable.
1) The upper fifty percent (50%) of the helmet must be a single color of the following: yellow or fluorescent (high visability) yellow or lime green or orange or international orange or fluorescent red.
2) Half-shell and 3/4 type helmets are not allowed.
3) No image recording devices may be attached to helmets.
a) Empirical data is showing that when the camera does not disengage immediately upon water impact it can lead to a neck injury. The camera acts as a keel and creates drag using the neck as the fulcrum.
B. Life jackets: All racing life jackets must be constructed in compliance with the “APBA Life Jacket Basic Manufacturing Specifications” dated March 1, 2013. Copies are available from APBA National Headquarters.
1) All racing life jackets must have a permanent affixed (sewn in) manufacturer’s label indicating:
a) The date of manufacture or the date of recertification.
b) The manufacturer’s or recertifier’s company name.
c) The type category (A, A-100, B or C)
“A” For use in an open cockpit and by an unrestrained occupant. Maximum boat speed is less than 100 mph.
“A-100” For use in an open cockpit and by an unrestrained occupant. Maximum boat speed is 100 mph or greater. A-100 may also be used where A is required.
“B” For use by a restrained occupant of a cockpit, not necessarily employing supplemental life support equipment needing life jacket accommodations.
“C” For use by a restrained occupant of a cockpit, that employs supplemental life support equipment.
d) Color Requirements: All life jackets shall have at least 70% of the upper surfaces above the waist, both front and back, international orange or yellow in color.
e) The Drag category is exempt from any color requirements.
f) Every driver shall demonstrate that his life jacket will function properly when requested by the referee.

[johnml390]

Thank you very kindly for the response. Much appreciated.