Question on modifying helmets.
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Question on modifying helmets.
hey all got a question about modifying a helmet. I recently had a tbi (traumatic brain jnjury) from getting hit with a 430lb oilfield drill pipe. It basically shattersd the left side of my skull.
I never really wore helmets when I ride before my accident but now I have to as part of my skull is still caved in and broken. Problem I have with helmets right now is I have many screws in my head. 8 of them in a circle on my forehead on the left side. So far every helmet I have bought pushes right on the screws and causes alot of pain.
Question I have is how can I cut out the padding in the helmet in that area so it doesn't press on the screws? Or is that even possible? Or is there a company out there that can do that so the safety of helmet is not compromised.
Thanks for any help on this.
I never really wore helmets when I ride before my accident but now I have to as part of my skull is still caved in and broken. Problem I have with helmets right now is I have many screws in my head. 8 of them in a circle on my forehead on the left side. So far every helmet I have bought pushes right on the screws and causes alot of pain.
Question I have is how can I cut out the padding in the helmet in that area so it doesn't press on the screws? Or is that even possible? Or is there a company out there that can do that so the safety of helmet is not compromised.
Thanks for any help on this.
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hey all got a question about modifying a helmet. I recently had a tbi (traumatic brain jnjury) from getting hit with a 430lb oilfield drill pipe. It basically shattersd the left side of my skull.
I never really wore helmets when I ride before my accident but now I have to as part of my skull is still caved in and broken. Problem I have with helmets right now is I have many screws in my head. 8 of them in a circle on my forehead on the left side. So far every helmet I have bought pushes right on the screws and causes alot of pain.
Question I have is how can I cut out the padding in the helmet in that area so it doesn't press on the screws? Or is that even possible? Or is there a company out there that can do that so the safety of helmet is not compromised.
Thanks for any help on this.
I never really wore helmets when I ride before my accident but now I have to as part of my skull is still caved in and broken. Problem I have with helmets right now is I have many screws in my head. 8 of them in a circle on my forehead on the left side. So far every helmet I have bought pushes right on the screws and causes alot of pain.
Question I have is how can I cut out the padding in the helmet in that area so it doesn't press on the screws? Or is that even possible? Or is there a company out there that can do that so the safety of helmet is not compromised.
Thanks for any help on this.
It sounds like you have already decided that that riding is worth the risk to you. I doubt you are going to be able to modify a helmet without compromising safety even more, Also not likely you are going to find someone to do it for you.
That being said I would probably buy a reasonably priced 3/4 or full face helmet and locate the area inside the helmet that is pushing on the screws, marking the location of each screw, if possible, then take a small, sharp curved scissor, like a toenail scissor, and start cutting out small divots of material. Keep trying on and try to remove only enough material to relieve the pressure. Hope you can find a solution to continue riding.
Or just wait until you are healed up........Good Luck!
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Thanks rhd51 for that tip. I will try that. And will never get rid of the pain as these screws will stay in my skull rest of my life. If I remember correctly they said all 20 will stay put. So I need to find a way to modify a helmet or one that sits high enough of forehead not to press of them.
and I know I shouldn't really be wanting to ride right now. But 43 Years of riding is hard to put on hold lol
took first ride today since accident for an hour and was enough to hold me over for a bit. And wont be riding like i was in past. Will just ride when need to relax.
again thanks for response. I will give using the scissor or nail file on an old helmet of my sons before I try it on my new ones to see if it works.
and I know I shouldn't really be wanting to ride right now. But 43 Years of riding is hard to put on hold lol
took first ride today since accident for an hour and was enough to hold me over for a bit. And wont be riding like i was in past. Will just ride when need to relax.
again thanks for response. I will give using the scissor or nail file on an old helmet of my sons before I try it on my new ones to see if it works.
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maybe one of the better helmets with adjustable thickness pads? contact Shoei or a similar company and speak w/them directly re your issue
it will be pricey....but surely there's a SAFE + Comfortable helmet out there for you !
it will be pricey....but surely there's a SAFE + Comfortable helmet out there for you !
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https://www.wired.com/2014/03/fetish-helmet-2/
Not safe to dick around with the internal padding, might as well not wear a helmet.
Not safe to dick around with the internal padding, might as well not wear a helmet.
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I've used a small ball peen hammer to tap around inside a new helmet when there were small spots that rubbed me the wrong way.
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When msf teaches a class they emphasize if you ever drop your helmet to the ground it should be replaced! Then during the class when a msf helmet hits the ground, everybody looks and no the helmet doesnt get tossed in the trash.
i would remove the passing and maybe some sand paper to relieve some pressure points.
i would remove the passing and maybe some sand paper to relieve some pressure points.
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Any user modification to the structure of the helmet will compromise its protection to some extent.