{"id":233,"date":"2019-08-26T06:33:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T06:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nzdownhill.co.nz\/?p=233"},"modified":"2019-08-26T06:35:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T06:35:45","slug":"protection-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nzdownhill.co.nz\/protection-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Protection Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DHI PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JUNIOR – U15\/17 (INCLUDES U13, U14, U15, U17 SCHOOL GRADES)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guiding Principle: All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following items are mandatory:Full Face Helmet<\/strong> – Any 1 or 2-Piece helmet with approved Safety Certification (see below) is permitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • ‘Enduro Style’ 2 Piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted if they meet the approved Safety Certification below. Note the Chin-bar must be attached any time the rider is on course<\/li>
  • Approved Safety Certification standards are: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH), UN\/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698, NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133<\/li>
  • Other 2 piece helmets are not permitted as they do not meet these Safety certifications and the chin bar has not been designed to replicate the level of protection offered by a traditional full-face helmet.<\/li>
  • If you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard, please consult your helmet manufacturer\u2019s information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Neck Brace <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Leatt (leatt.com) or similar to work in conjunction with the Full Face Helmet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Elbows\/Forearms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Elbow protectors (regardless of the length of shirt) with the following properties:<\/li>
      • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
      • Can be standalone elbow protectors or as part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.<\/li>
      • Can be elbow only or combined elbow\/forearm protection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Knee\/Shin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Knee protectors (regardless of the length of short\/pant) with the following properties:<\/li>
        • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body.<\/li>
        • Can be standalone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.<\/li>
        • Can be one piece knee\/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The following items are highly recommended:<\/strong>Spinal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
          • Cover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tail bone<\/li>
          • Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design<\/li>
          • Can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.<\/li>
          • Motocross style \u201croost guards\u201d are NOT PERMITTED unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Shoulder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
            • Outer shell should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic<\/li>
            • Can be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Hands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Full finger gloves<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                SENIORS – U19, ELITE, MASTERS (INCLUDES U20 SCHOOL GRADES)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Guiding Principle: All equipment used should have been designed and sold with the express purpose of being used as protective sports clothing. The following items are mandatory:<\/strong>Full Face Helmet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                • Any 1 or 2-Piece helmet with approved Safety Certification (see below) is permitted<\/li>
                • ‘Enduro Style’ 2 Piece helmets with removable Chin-bar are permitted if they meet the approved Safety Certification below. Note the Chin-bar must be attached any time the rider is on course<\/li>
                • Approved Safety Certification standards are: ASTM-F1952 (ASTM for DH), UN\/ECE Reg No. 22, AS 1698, NZ5430, British standard BS 6658 or Japanese standard T8133<\/li>
                • Other 2 piece helmets are not permitted as they do not meet these Safety certifications and the chin bar has not been designed to replicate the level of protection offered by a traditional full-face helmet.<\/li>
                • If you are unsure whether your particular helmet meets the required standard, please consult your helmet manufacturer\u2019s information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Elbows\/Forearms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Long sleeve jersey giving at least \u00be arm cover, preferably to the wrist, OR<\/strong>:<\/li>
                  • Short sleeve jerseys worn with elbow protectors with the following properties<\/li>
                  • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
                  • Can be standalone elbow protectors or as part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest<\/li>
                  • Can be elbow only or combined elbow\/forearm protection<\/li>
                  • Short sleeved jerseys (elbow and above), when worn without elbow protection are NOT PERMTITED<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Knee\/Shin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    • Long leg pants giving full cover to the ankle, OR:<\/li>
                    • Short leg pants worn with knee protectors with the following properties:<\/li>
                    • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
                    • Can be standalone leg protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest<\/li>
                    • Can be one piece knee\/shin protectors or separate knee and shin padding<\/li>
                    • Short leg pants (above ankle), when worn without knee protectors re NOT PERMITTED<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      The following items are highly recommended:<\/strong>Spinal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
                      • Cover full length of back (spine) from between shoulder blades to tail bone<\/li>
                      • Can be fully, partially or non-articulated in design<\/li>
                      • Can be standalone back protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest<\/li>
                      • Motocross style \u201croost guards\u201d are NOT PERMITTED unless with a specific back protector, not just a rear roost deflector.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Shoulder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
                        • Outer shell should be constructed of a solid material e.g. Hard Shell Plastic<\/li>
                        • Can be standalone shoulder protectors or part of a protective suit e.g. full body, half body or vest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Neck Brace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          • Self-fastening \u2013 does not require auxiliary fastening devices to secure to the body<\/li>
                          • Leatt (leatt.com) Brace style construction or similar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Hands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            • Full Finger Gloves<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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