Discarded Helmets
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From: Potsdam, NY
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 used to keep them-------use them as spares in a s@m game a fat neighbor woman liked.some booze several buddies in helmets.When she was ready she stripped and we had to spear her with our helmets.It was sick and she would bruise up and welt but she really got off on it----------no I never asked why.I just supplied the helmets,and sometimes the booze
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Springfield, MA
As was states earlier in the thread. If you want to give them away find a local EMT school or place that trains EMS people. In the 30 years I have in the business, there are never enough helmets to train the new folks on. Also, as helmets change, it is nice to see the different styles of helmets before you have to remove one from a downed rider.
Contact your local EMS or Fire station, they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can put them to good use.
Contact your local EMS or Fire station, they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can put them to good use.
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From: Ellan Vannin
As was states earlier in the thread. If you want to give them away find a local EMT school or place that trains EMS people. In the 30 years I have in the business, there are never enough helmets to train the new folks on. Also, as helmets change, it is nice to see the different styles of helmets before you have to remove one from a downed rider.
Contact your local EMS or Fire station, they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can put them to good use.
Contact your local EMS or Fire station, they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can put them to good use.