Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Do you have any references for your conjuring about the "major expenses" of legal and R&D costs for "top manufacturers" of name brand helmets?
I have no real information. I have some history with test systems, reference this Giro and MIPS video:
The test systems featured in this video are very expensive, based on working in the test equipment industry for 10 years, these systems are easy $50,000 and can quickly get over $150,000. Add to that, the staff that runs these test systems are highly trained engineers and get paid well. Lastly, you need to keep a facility to house the systems.
I have no knowledge of the money spent on legal. But everything I've read makes it clear this is a big cost for anybody working with safety equipment.