How often should you replace a helmet?

**glyder** · 10th July 2010, 19:36

Making the assuption it has not been dropped or anything, i have heard anything from 2 year to 10 year, help please (not from a sales man trying to screw me out of $500 lol)

**GOONR** · 10th July 2010, 19:56

Originally Posted by glyder

Making the assuption it has not been dropped or anything, i have heard anything from 2 year to 10 year, help please (not from a sales man trying to screw me out of $500 lol)

Knowing your fat head, every two days fella.

**glyder** · 10th July 2010, 20:46

tut tut tut
hows u

**quickbuck** · 10th July 2010, 21:04

Short answer is when it doesn't fit properly anymore.
Some wear them every day, others only on a Sunday.... So saying 5 years is as hit and miss as knowing the history of a second hand one!

If it feels loose, head to the shop to try on a new one to feel the difference.

My last one was WAY over due for replacement.
Looking back, i really should have replaced it earlier than I did.

The replacement cost isn't high... 18 months licence fee for a near top of the line Shoei...

**GOONR** · 10th July 2010, 21:35

Originally Posted by glyder

tut tut tut
hows u

All good mate, we should catch up sometime.

**Danc85** · 2nd August 2010, 18:06

Replace it once you have been k.od or dropped it hard.

**crazyhorse** · 2nd August 2010, 18:11

Other than a major drop or in an accident, there really isn't any rule that I'm aware of. They all stretch, so you may need to re-pad it, but helmets can last for years if you look after them properly