HELMET DROP!!
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When I went to the Motorcycle Safety Course in PA, the instructor said dropping it damages the helmet & it should be replaced. He was not associated with a dealership, etc so he had nothing to gain. Everything I've read says the same thing......
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From: South Korea
RE: HELMET DROP!!
some helmet makers will do a free check of your helmet if you send it to them, and let you know if it is still safe to use. I know Arai does this, but their lids ain't cheap. 'course you'll be without your helmet for a while after you send it. But you have more than one helmet, don't you?
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ORIGINAL: spaniardguy102
Now I doubt that a $400 helmet will be unuseable if it drops 3 feet. Any opinions?
Now I doubt that a $400 helmet will be unuseable if it drops 3 feet. Any opinions?
After a crash I can see, but not 3 feet.
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ORIGINAL: Kolni
If a helmet can't stand a 3 foot drop then it wasn't much of a herlmet.
After a crash I can see, but not 3 feet.
ORIGINAL: spaniardguy102
Now I doubt that a $400 helmet will be unuseable if it drops 3 feet. Any opinions?
Now I doubt that a $400 helmet will be unuseable if it drops 3 feet. Any opinions?
After a crash I can see, but not 3 feet.
For some people, money is a motivation to replace or re-use... Others may put their own safety above the monetary value and choose to replace it. Whatever their decision, it should be based on fact andnot hearsay. That's the value of this discussion in my view...
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Well, after reading some of the links on this thread I am somewhat re-thinking my position.
Either way, I think it just best that I don't drop my helmet. And that I inspect it often.
Either way, I think it just best that I don't drop my helmet. And that I inspect it often.
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ORIGINAL: Alaska Bobber
Someone send this to Mythbusters. We can get to the bottom of this....
Someone send this to Mythbusters. We can get to the bottom of this....
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ORIGINAL: tda69
Thank you Mr. Webster.
ORIGINAL: Unamed
And "deteriorate" is an incredibly hard word to spell.
And "deteriorate" is an incredibly hard word to spell.
Actually I had to google it for the right spelling, hense the comment, lol.[8D]
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ORIGINAL: txfxstrider
YUCK made an excellent point. What happens when your head hits on the second bounce?
YUCK made an excellent point. What happens when your head hits on the second bounce?
I think a big factor is what the helmet bounces on. My helmet got dropped on carpet and I wasn't concerned. It bounced once on cement, and I bought a new one.
The group I race with updates its SNELL requirements about every 5 years. It's mainly because we often race in 100 degrre heat, and the sweat breaks down the helmet's ability to absorb. I noticed that my new helmets always fit mor snuggly and they're the same size.
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RE: HELMET DROP!!
ORIGINAL: edilgdaor
I'm going to put on a new helmet after the first bounce, but I don't know if I'll be able to get my gloves off in time.
I think a big factor is what the helmet bounces on. My helmet got dropped on carpet and I wasn't concerned. It bounced once on cement, and I bought a new one.
The group I race with updates its SNELL requirements about every 5 years. It's mainly because we often race in 100 degrre heat, and the sweat breaks down the helmet's ability to absorb. I noticed that my new helmets always fit mor snuggly and they're the same size.
ORIGINAL: txfxstrider
YUCK made an excellent point. What happens when your head hits on the second bounce?
YUCK made an excellent point. What happens when your head hits on the second bounce?
I think a big factor is what the helmet bounces on. My helmet got dropped on carpet and I wasn't concerned. It bounced once on cement, and I bought a new one.
The group I race with updates its SNELL requirements about every 5 years. It's mainly because we often race in 100 degrre heat, and the sweat breaks down the helmet's ability to absorb. I noticed that my new helmets always fit mor snuggly and they're the same size.
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From: la grange, il (near chicago)
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i read an interesting fact when i was researching helmets. this actually applies to the one post asking if you drop a helmet from 3 ft and it becomes unusable, then what happens if you hit your head a second time with the helmet on.
basically what was said that for helmets to be certified they must be able to withstand/protect after a first hit. meaning that they must be able to protect during a second hit. but what is interesting is that in order for this to be accomplished, it basically does not protect as well for the first hit. it has to be stronger in order to save some protection for that second hit. the helmet can't fall apart, the cushioning has to retain some cushion, etc.
but the article also went on to say that most accidents (those with or without a helmet) do not include a second blow to the head.
so there is some controversy going on about how a helmet should be rated and how much importance should be placed on this second hit thing.
i am just sure that if i am in a situation that i get a blow to the head that i would rather have a helmet that really protects me then one that still has some life left afterwards, that is however, if i only hit my head once - should i hit it a second time, then i would want a helmet that will protect me for that second bump.
basically what was said that for helmets to be certified they must be able to withstand/protect after a first hit. meaning that they must be able to protect during a second hit. but what is interesting is that in order for this to be accomplished, it basically does not protect as well for the first hit. it has to be stronger in order to save some protection for that second hit. the helmet can't fall apart, the cushioning has to retain some cushion, etc.
but the article also went on to say that most accidents (those with or without a helmet) do not include a second blow to the head.
so there is some controversy going on about how a helmet should be rated and how much importance should be placed on this second hit thing.
i am just sure that if i am in a situation that i get a blow to the head that i would rather have a helmet that really protects me then one that still has some life left afterwards, that is however, if i only hit my head once - should i hit it a second time, then i would want a helmet that will protect me for that second bump.