Replacing a helmet after a crash?

[Latte]

I think you underestimate how strong helmets are.
If it has no cracks in the shell then why would you replace it ?
Off road is a bit different to sliding your head along the tarmac, the majority of crashes on trail rides etc: are very soft by comparison.
I would just have a really good inspection of it.
Get an old helmet and try to crack the shell, that will give you and idea of what impact they can easily take.

The issue is whether or not the ineer liner has compressed or not. If it has the next impact will tansfer a lot more force to the noggin, rather than being absorbed by the liner compressing.

My personal view is a if the helmet grazed the ground etc (speaking of dirt here) it's probably ok, an impact (against a tree/rock etc) then examine carefully, err on the side of caution.

[Rupe]

I've had a couple of riders in the know have a good look,neither would directly say keep or replace it as the wanted to stay impartial,when i asked if it was their helmet would they still wear it they both said yes,it seems the peak where it attaches to the helmet took the brunt of it(i have a spare) and as previously stated it was more of a slide than a direct smack to the helmet.....if and when it takes another hit i'll replace it then.....Cheers for all the opinions tho......

what was the helmet?

[Mom]

How hard is too hard? Cheers

Cut the straps off it and chuck it out.

[green machine]

what was the helmet?

Fox V3............

[green machine]

The issue is whether or not the ineer liner has compressed or not. If it has the next impact will tansfer a lot more force to the noggin, rather than being absorbed by the liner compressing.

My personal view is a if the helmet grazed the ground etc (speaking of dirt here) it's probably ok, an impact (against a tree/rock etc) then examine carefully, err on the side of caution.

That's the conclusion i've come to,if it was a direct impact with a hard tree,rock etc and had been a real bellringer e.g,dizzy,concussed or knocked out i'd replace it no hesitation......

[Rupe]

Fox V3............

fuck you go through helmets, thought you had a airoh, and a shoei??? Has you head been growing?

Would prob keep the v3 myself, but wouldn't sudjest that im the wisest guy out there either.

[green machine]

fuck you go through helmets, thought you had a airoh, and a shoei??? Has you head been growing?

Would prob keep the v3 myself, but wouldn't sudjest that im the wisest guy out there either.

Hahahahahah,your not wrong,i'm the ultimate consumer,see a nice new helmet in a fancy add and i'm like ooooooooh i want one(should have kept the others),part of the reason i'm not rushing out and getting another one is i'm bound to see a flash add in the future and want one.hahah

[noobi]

Ha ha yeah, beat seven times with a hammer if not cracked it must be sweet to keep using.

Yea, sure. If thats how you interpret it, but thats not what he was suggesting.

[Rupe]

Hahahahahah,your not wrong,i'm the ultimate consumer,see a nice new helmet in a fancy add and i'm like ooooooooh i want one(should have kept the others),part of the reason i'm not rushing out and getting another one is i'm bound to see a flash add in the future and want one.hahah

I would never of guessed! Need to get that sprocket back to you, you going to 2man at weekend?

[green machine]

I would never of guessed! Need to get that sprocket back to you, you going to 2man at weekend?

Just keep it mate,i'll never use it......nah i'm gonna have a little rest for a bit..

[K6K]

check your contents insurance policy...sporting equipment should be covered. If you don't have much of an excess it could be worth it. I got a whole set of mildly scratched leathers, helmet gloves, boots etc replaced when I crashed on the track and it didn't cause my premiums to go up.

[green machine]

Just for piece of mind i got another helmet.....wouldn't be my first choice but at that price i don't care......same helmet as i have but $340 dollars cheaper.......geez the Monster Energy paint job was costly
http://www.sportspro.co.nz/products/...ne_helmet.aspx