Originally posted by turboICE@Dec 15 2005, 01:54 PM
Nothing says anything has to be thrown away. It can be recertified if the condition warrants.
SFI does not require recertification for 3.2/5 and below suits. Recertification is already required for those who want to maintain the higher ratings 3.2/10 and above.
[snapback]68375[/snapback]
While the SFI spec may allow recertification in practice how often is it done? Already in the case of belts few of the manufacturers will recertify the hardware much less the belts. I doubt the outlook for recertifying gloves, shoes, suits and underwear is going to be any better. After all would you want to inspect used nomex socks? Never mind the cost, you would still probably end up spending a couple hundred in shipping and inspection fees. And then there is the inevitable conflict of interest in a manufacturing deciding if your used equipment is good or they would just prefer you buy new.
~Matt Rowe
ITA Dodge Neon
NEDiv
Bookmarks