Discarded Helmets
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I'm shopping for replacements for my 3/4 and modular helmets. Both are past the recommended 5-yr life, have been dropped occasionally (but no crashes), show numerous scuffs and scratches, so I can justify replacements easily (and I'm watching for those after-Christmas, year-end markdowns!).
I'm not asking for recommendations for the new helmets (plenty of those posted already in other threads, plus I've already got a short list). However, I am curious as to what others do with the old helmets -- toss them in the trash? give them to someone you don't really care about? sell on Craigslist?
I'm not asking for recommendations for the new helmets (plenty of those posted already in other threads, plus I've already got a short list). However, I am curious as to what others do with the old helmets -- toss them in the trash? give them to someone you don't really care about? sell on Craigslist?
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I have and wear helmets 10, 15 years old. I change my oil when needed, all the other necessary maintenance and ride too much to let tires get outdated. Helmet longevity is pretty low on my priority list.
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However, I do think it's reasonable to replace one that's 5-6 yrs old if for no other reason than the known processes degrading the shell and liner. My past discards have always ended up in the trash bin.
After all, as has been pointed out in numerous helmet threads here, it's my head that I'm protecting -- and after totalling two bikes (and walking away each time IMO because I was wearing a good helmet) I'm a bit cautious.
Last edited by PPBART; Dec 19, 2013 at 06:58 PM.
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I just keep wearing them..... They don't go bad like milk
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I have never thrown one away. I never bought a new one because it was 5 yars old. I had to buy a new one because somebody stole mine with me standing 50' away. I'm sure its hanging on some kids wall.
I also wouldnt loan a friend a helmet I wouldnt wear.
I also wouldnt loan a friend a helmet I wouldnt wear.
