EN 18100:2025

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2024
Gorniška oprema - Čelade za turno smučanje - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne
metode
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for ski mountaineers - Safety requirements and test
methods
Bergsteigerausrüstung - Helme für Skitourengeher - Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Équipement d’alpinisme et d’escalade - Casques de skieurs alpinistes - Exigences de
sécurité et méthodes d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18100
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 18100
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2024
ICS
English Version
Mountaineering equipment - Helmets for ski mountaineers
- Safety requirements and test methods
Bergsteigerausrüstung - Helme für Skitourengeher -
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 158.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 9
4.1 Construction requirements . 9
4.1.1 Materials . 9
4.1.2 Design . 9
4.1.3 Retention system . 9
4.1.4 Ventilation . 9
4.1.5 Field of vision . 9
4.1.6 Ergonomics . 9
4.1.7 Weight . 10
4.2 Performance requirements . 10
4.2.1 Shock absorption . 10
4.2.2 Penetration . 10
4.2.3 Retention system strength . 10
4.2.4 Retention system effectiveness (roll off) . 10
4.2.5 Non-integral additional protective device(s) . 10
5 Test methods . 10
5.1 General examination of material and construction . 10
5.2 Retention system design . 11
5.3 Ventilation test . 11
5.4 Ergonomics . 11
5.4.1 General. 11
5.4.2 Procedure . 11
5.5 Sampling . 12
5.6 Helmet adjustment . 12
5.7 Conditioning . 12
5.7.1 General. 12
5.7.2 U.V. ageing . 13
5.7.3 Ambient conditioning . 13
5.7.4 ‛Thermal plus’ conditioning . 13
5.7.5 ‛Thermal minus’ conditioning . 13
5.8 Headforms . 13
5.9 Force transmission . 14
5.9.1 Impact points . 14
5.9.2 Principle . 15
5.9.3 Apparatus . 15
5.9.4 Procedure . 16
5.9.5 Report . 16
5.10 Determination of shock absorption capacity . 16
5.10.1 Apparatus . 16
5.10.2 Impact test area . 16
5.10.3 Procedure . 17
5.10.4 Report . 18
5.11 Resistance to penetration . 18
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5.11.1 Impact area . 18
5.11.2 Principle . 18
5.11.3 Apparatus . 18
5.11.4 Procedure . 20
5.11.5 Report . 20
5.12 Determination of retention system strength . 20
5.12.1 Apparatus . 20
5.12.2 Procedure . 20
5.12.3 Report . 20
5.13 Retention system effectiveness . 20
5.13.1 Principle . 20
5.13.2 Apparatus . 21
5.13.3 Procedure . 21
5.13.4 Report . 23
6 Marking . 23
7 Manufacturer’s instructions and information . 23
Annex A (informative) Recommendations on the materials and construction for thermal
comfort of helmets for ski mountaineers . 24
Annex B (informative) Mountaineering equipment standards . 25
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
Requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered . 27
Bibliography . 29

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European foreword
This document (prEN 18100:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 158 “Head
protection”, the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardisation request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For relationship with Regulation (EU) 2016/425, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
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Introduction
Helmets for ski mountaineers are intended to provide protection to the wearer:
— during the ascent, similar to mountaineering, with risk of falling rocks, ice or other objects;
— during the descent, similar to alpine skiing, with the risk of falling onto a surface.
At the time of writing, the ISMF’s (International Ski Mountaineering Federation) “Sporting Rules and
Regulations” require that helmets comply with EN 12492 “Helmets for mountaineers” and EN 1077
class B “Helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders”. Those requirements lead to insufficient helmet
ventilation during ascent and discomfort for the user during such activities and therefore increases the
risk of the user not wearing the protective helmet. This double certification could preferably be replaced
by a specific standard for ski mountaineers with more relevant requirements.
The intention of this document is to reduce the potential injury risk associated with the hazards but will
not eliminate them completely. No off-crown penetration test has been introduced in this document
because the risk of penetration in ski mountaineering (3.1) is considered low compared to alpine skiing
and hence leads to the possibility of better ventilation.
A proportion of the energy of an impact is absorbed by the helmet, thereby reducing the force of the blow
sustained by the head. The structure of the helmet may be damaged in absorbing this energy and any
helmet that sustains a severe blow needs to be replaced even if damage is not apparent. There are limits
to the amount of protection that can be provided and wearing a helmet cannot always prevent serious
injury, long-term disability or death.
Angled and tangential (rotational) impacts are one of the causes of head injuries. At the time of developing
this document, no rotational test method was available. Therefore, only linear impacts to a helmeted head
in the shock absorption test have been addressed. CEN/TC 158 will, in the near future, present a new test
method which can be used in future revisions of this document. A helmet may only be a part of the
protection that is required to carry out this activity. A suitable risk assessment should always be carried
out by the wearer to determine if other protective equipment is required e.g. visor.
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1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for protective helmets for ski mountaineers.
This document is also applicable to protective helmets used in activities with similar hazards including
but not limited to; ski-touring, speed-touring, ski fitness, split-boarding, skimo, telemark touring, but
does not apply to protective helmets for alpine skiers and snowboarders.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 960:2006, Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
EN 13087-2:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
ISO 6487:2015, Road vehicles — Measurement techniques in impact tests — Instrumentation
EN 13087-1:2000, Protective helmets — Test methods — Part 1: Conditions and conditioning
EN 13087-2:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 2: Shock absorption
EN 13087-5:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 5: Retention system strength
EN 13087-6:2012, Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 6: Field of vision
EN ISO 13688:2013, Protective clothing — General requirements (ISO 13688:2013)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
ski mountaineering
sport or recreational activity of skiing and climbing across mountainous terrain involving a mix of
mountaineering and skiing techniques with equipment specially designed for walking uphill as well as
skiing downhill, primarily but not exclusively outside lift-served areas
3.2
helmet for ski mountaineers
(hereafter referred to as helmet)
item to be worn on the head, intended to absorb the energy of a foreseeable impact thus reducing the risk
of injury to the head during ski mountaineering (3.1) and related activities with similar hazards

As impacted by EN 13087-1:2000/A1:2001.
As impacted by EN 13688:2013/A1:2021.
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3.3
shell
structure that provides the general outer form of the helmet
3.4
helmet type
helmet which is characterised by the tradename or mark, the materials and dimensions of the shell (3.3),
the materials and dimensions of the protective padding (3.6) and the materials and dimensions of the
retention system (3.7)
3.5
helmet size
range of helmet adjustment to the head
3.6
protective padding
material which is used to absorb impact energy
3.7
retention system
complete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position on the head, including any
devices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the wearer's comfort
3.8
chin strap
part of the retention system (3.7) consisting of a strap which passes under the wearer's jaw to retain the
helmet in position
3.9
headform
shape replacing the head which is used for testing certain characteristics
Note 1 to entry: The headform is designed in accordance with EN 960:2006.
3.10
helmet positioning index
(HPI)
vertical distance measured on the longitudinal vertical plane, between the brow of the helmet front part
and the reference plane (B), when the helmet is placed on the appropriate reference headform (3.9)
Note 1 to entry: The longitudinal vertical plane and the reference plane are defined in EN 960:2006.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 1.
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Dimension in millimetres (with a tolerance of ±1 mm)

Key
1 helmet positioning index (HPI)
AA’ see EN 960:2006
B reference plane
Figure 1 — Helmet positioning index
3.11
accessories
additional device(s) which can be attached to the helmet and are intended to be fully removable by the
user, but which provide no protective function to the wearer
Note 1 to entry: A helmet accessory can be a lamp, camera etc.
3.12
integral additional protective function
part(s) of the helmet, intended, by the helmet manufacturer, not to be removed by the user, except for
maintenance purposes and which provide(s) protection to the wearer, other than as provided by this
document (e.g. visor, …)
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4 Requirements
4.1 Construction requirements
4.1.1 Materials
When checked according to 5.1, for those parts of the helmet that come into contact with the skin,
materials which are known to be likely to cause skin irritation or any adverse effect on health shall not
be used. For a material not in general use, advice as to its suitability shall be sought before its
introduction.
Helmet materials which come, or could come into contact with the skin when worn on the head, shall be
in accordance with EN ISO 13688:2013, 4.2.
4.1.2 Design
When checked according to 5.1, there shall be no sharp edges, roughness or internal projection(s) on any
part of the helmet which is in contact or potential contact with the wearer when the helmet is worn, such
as is likely to cause injury to the wearer.
4.1.3 Retention system
The helmet shall be fitted with a retention system (3.7), including a chin strap (3.8). The chin strap (3.8)
shall be adjustable in length. The part of the chin strap (3.8) which comes into contact with the jaw shall
have a minimum width of 15 mm under a load of (250 ± 10) N when tested according to 5.2.
4.1.4 Ventilation
The helmet shall be ventilated.
When checked in accordance with 5.3, the overall sum of the ventilation areas shall not be less than 4 cm .
When each ventilation hole is tested in accordance with 5.3, the pin shall not come into contact with the
testing headform (3.9).
NOTE Holes intended for accessories (e.g. visor, ear protection) are not considered as ventilation holes.
4.1.5 Field of vision
When tested in accordance with EN 13087-6:2012, there shall be no occultation in the field of vision
bounded by angles as follows:
— horizontally 105°;
— upwards 25°;
— downwards 45°.
If the helmet has a visor with an integral protective function, it shall be tested with the visor in use and
in parking position.
4.1.6 Ergonomics
The helmet shall be designed to minimise any discomfort to the wearer and shall remain in place when
fitted and fastened according to the manufacturer's instructions and information. When tested according
to 5.3, there shall only be YES responses recorded.
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4.1.7 Weight
Each helmet type (3.4) shall be weighed using a weighing machine with an accuracy of 5 grams. Each
measurement shall be within the range of ±10% compared to the weight indicated in subclause 6 f).
The tolerance indicated in 7 f) shall be no more than ±10%.
NOTE The range of ±10% covers the variability of 3 times the standard deviation in helmet production.
4.2 Performance requirements
4.2.1 Shock absorption
4.2.1.1 Vertical force transmission
When a helmet is tested according to 5.9 with the hemispherical striker described in 5.9.3.4, the force
transmitted to the headform (3.9) shall not exceed 10 kN.
4.2.1.2 Front, side and rear force transmission
When a helmet is tested according to 5.9 with the flat striker described in 5.9.3.4, the force transmitted
to the headform (3.9) shall not exceed 10 kN.
4.2.1.3 Shock absorbing capacity
When tested according to 5.10, the peak acceleration shall not, for each impact, exceed 250 g.
4.2.2 Penetration
When a helmet is tested according to 5.11 at two points at least 50 mm apart there shall be no contact
between the striker and the headform (3.9).
4.2.3 Retention system strength
When tested according to 5.12, the dynamic extension shall not exceed 35 mm and the residual extension
shall not exceed 25 mm. For this purpose, the extension shall include slippage of the fastening device.
Following the test, the retention system (3.7) shall still permit the helmet to be released from the
headform (3.9). Damage to the retention system (3.7) shall be accepted provided that the above
requirements are met.
4.2.4 Retention system effectiveness (roll off)
When tested according to 5.13, for the front way and rear way tests, the helmet shall not come off the
headform (3.9).
4.2.5 Non-integral additional protective device(s)
When non-integral additional protective device(s) is or are submitted with the helmet for test, the helmet
shall satisfy the relevant requirements of this document with and without this or these item(s) fitted.
5 Test methods
5.1 General examination of material and construction
Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation (e.g. materials specification, safety data sheets
relating to the helmet), by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination and/or by measurement
of the helmet that it conforms to 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
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NOTE The following list of documents is given for information and as examples of documents to be examined:
a)  materials specifications;
b)  safety data sheets relating to the materials;
c)  information relating to the suitability of the materials for use with food, in medical devices, or other relevant
applications;
d)  information relating to toxicological, allergenic, carcinogenic, toxic to reproduction or mutagenic investigations
on the materials;
e)  information relating to ecotoxicological and other environmental investigations on the materials.
5.2 Retention system design
Check that the chin strap (3.8) is adjustable in length.
Load the chin strap (3.8) with a force of (250 ± 10) N at a speed of (500 ± 50) N/min and maintain during
(60 ± 10) s. Then measure and record the width of the chin strap (3.8).
5.3 Ventilation test
Check the sum of the minimum cross-sectional area of each ventilation hole, e.g with measuring given in
the 3D file.
The helmet shall be fitted to the headform (3.9) corresponding to the maximum helmet size (3.5) and
adjusted in accordance with 5.5. If applicable, adjustable ventilation hole(s) shall be fully opened before
the test begins. If applicable, any removable thermal liner shall be removed before the test begins. A
(20 ± 0,1) mm diameter steel pin with a length of (100 ± 1) mm shall be inserted using only the weight of
the pin, in all possible directions as deep as possible in each ventilation hole. Report whether or not the
pin contacts the headform (3.9).
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