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Spagina767
7/10/2017 8:14pm
7/10/2017 8:14pm
I'm getting older, and going home in one piece is my main goal. I know the saying, "$10 head, $10 helmet", so I run a Bell Moto 9. That being said, money still does not grow on trees. I understand that when a helmet has a hard impact, it should be retired.
What do you all use to gauge the impact? I do know they make devices that go on the helmet, which help with that - I think I will get one for my next lid. But, for now all I have is my gut.
I've smacked my head in this helmet a few times, had my bell rung, but nothing serious. No concussions, no cracks in the helmet or deformities in the foam. I've had enough small ones, and have gotten 3 years out of the helmet, that I'm leaning towards a new one just to be safe.
How do you all make that decision?
What do you all use to gauge the impact? I do know they make devices that go on the helmet, which help with that - I think I will get one for my next lid. But, for now all I have is my gut.
I've smacked my head in this helmet a few times, had my bell rung, but nothing serious. No concussions, no cracks in the helmet or deformities in the foam. I've had enough small ones, and have gotten 3 years out of the helmet, that I'm leaning towards a new one just to be safe.
How do you all make that decision?
The Shop
Never mind the shell the foam used on the inside deteriorates with age as well .
The part that does the brain-saving deceleration is the foam liner. Don't trust your own evaluation of the degree of compression of the liner, as the liner can be compressed enough to be dangerous without you being able to feel it. And I've read that sweat and time have a detrimental effect on the integrity of that material as well. Don't risk it.
So for those of you that replace frequently, what do you do with the old ones?
My dusty helmet shelf is getting full.
H
3 years and a couple hits, I really would get you a new one. Hang it on the wall.
Pit Row
To get back on topic, I have always used helmets as long as possible and always the same brand, Airohs. Last fall I took a digger and needed a new helmet so I figured I would try something new. Long story short I ended up buying another Airoh since no helmet I tried on felt good, that list includes, Fox V3-4, Arai's top helmet, Shoei, Leatt, Just-1, AGV, could not get my hands on Bell or 6D at the time. About 2-3 weeks ago I ordered two Bell Moto 9's after finally getting to try it on and since the price was hard to beat. Ended up ordering a 6D helmet last night out of nowhere, really only for the price and if I don't like it I can sell it for more than what I bought it for. After I completely crashed one of my Airohs last year I changed my view on these kinds of things, now even after the smallest hit that I feel affects my head the helmets goes on the shelf.
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