SFI isn't really the issue here
It absolutely is! Take a deeper look at who SFI truly is and how new mfrs get into the big boys club and it becomes more evident. HANS is a bit part of SFI. They are not to be confused with SNELL who from what I can see actually does unbiased testing and cares about people who use their certified products. SFI is a joke IMO.

I'm fine with the patent aspect but when HANS and now really Simpson control the entire area of what's allowed and will not accommodate potentially improved designs, screw them. It's business, that's it. Sure isn't about our safety.