Should I replace my helmet?

**Duke girl** · 16th June 2008, 09:26

I agree with Nasty buy a new 1 as regardless of whether or not it hit the ground they say u should replace your helmet after 5yrs.

**WasPhantom** · 16th June 2008, 09:57

I would replace it without hesitation.

**NZsarge** · 16th June 2008, 10:31

If your helmet came in contact with anything during the accident replace it.

**TygerTung** · 17th June 2008, 13:47

If it has not had a blow and only contacted soft dirt I can't see it being a problem.

People crash while racing all the time and don't replace their helmets 'just because they crashed' I think that when you crash you instinctively keep your head off the ground. It doesn't sound very bad so I'd keep it. If you have too much money I guess you could keep it as a spare and buy a new one.

**Usarka** · 17th June 2008, 13:56

I've been knocked unconscious after hitting "soft dirt" on a mountain bike with no visible damage to the [mountain bike] helmet.

meh - your head.

**madandy** · 17th June 2008, 19:57

Having hit relatively soft earth there would be little reason for visible damage.
The material inside compresses as your head moves against it.
replace it.

**mowgli** · 14th July 2008, 15:54

Well insurance stumped up for a new helmet and required me to show that I'd disposed of the damaged one. This is what I sent them.

**blacksheep** · 14th July 2008, 16:02

that looked like it went in real easy!

**WasPhantom** · 14th July 2008, 16:04

el oh el!!

**mowgli** · 14th July 2008, 16:13

Originally Posted by blacksheep

that looked like it went in real easy!

Actually that was the second of two hits with the axe. The first will give you more confidence in your lid.

**geoffc** · 27th July 2008, 14:34

My son had a prang & the insurance company paid up for a new helmet, no hesitation, great peace of mind for all concerned. Gloves too. Couldn't help thinking good thoughts re insurance companies. So often you only get to hear the bad stories. Glad you were also looked after.

**Owl** · 28th July 2008, 21:59

Originally Posted by mowgli

Well insurance stumped up for a new helmet and required me to show that I'd disposed of the damaged one. This is what I sent them.

I did the same with my Arai. After 4 big blows I managed to crush the top, but I couldn't get the axe to penetrate the shell!

**mowgli** · 29th July 2008, 07:28

Originally Posted by Ferris

I did the same with my Arai. After 4 big blows I managed to crush the top, but I couldn't get the axe to penetrate the shell!

I was surprised how hard the shell was. The axe I used is actually a wood splitter so heavier than a normal chopper. Twice in the same spot and it was all over rover.

**swedencamilla** · 29th July 2008, 09:45

This is an absolute no-brainer. Definitely replace the helmet!!! Head injuries are one of the main types of injuries sustained by motorcycle riders. A helmet that has sustained a blow may look completely fine, but have signficantly decreased shock absorption.