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I wear a helmet and have had my fare share of decent impacts with it, including one that lead to a slight concussion. My question is, after all of these impacts (non being super serious) over the years, should I replace my helmet? I know with bicycle helmets they say to use em once. Is it the same thing with a ski, snowboard helmet? I lost the care instructions, if there were even any, from my helmet so maybe someone has one with the official word on it?I kind of want a new helmet just for looks, but if there is a safety concern as well, I have another good reason to buy it…..Thanks in advance.
This is a great question and also kind-of a sensitive one due to the safety issue. I really don't have the answer, but wouldn't it be cool if one of the helmet manufacturers chimed in on this topic for us? Well, being my Wiley Frostomatic self :angel: have issued a challenge to ALL HELMET COMPANIES to answer this question.I have already sent this topic to the following companies:Burton/RedGiroK2SmithTriple 8A couple websites I went to were so lame that I couldn't even contact them:Head – Could only find contact email for “investor relations”. Gee… I wonder where THEIR focus is?Pro-tec – Could not for the life of me find any contact method whatsoever. Do we even exist to them?This is a great question and also kind-of a sensitive one due to the safety issue. I really don't have the answer, but wouldn't it be cool if one of the helmet manufacturers chimed in on this topic for us? Well, being my Wiley Frostomatic self :angel: have issued a challenge to ALL HELMET COMPANIES to answer this question.I have already sent this topic to the following companies:Burton/RedGiroK2SmithTriple 8A couple websites I went to were so lame that I couldn't even contact them:Head – Could only find contact email for “investor relations”. Gee… I wonder where THEIR focus is?Pro-tec – Could not for the life of me find any contact method whatsoever. Do we even exist to them?LAME DUDE! :angry:I look forward to seeing who is cool enough to come into the forum and answer. Personally, I would be inclined to purchase my next helmet from the company with the BEST ANSWER!
Awesome!I second buying my helmet from the company with the best answer. Pro-tec and Head are off of my shopping list now lol. What if I had a problem with the helmet?I am looking forward to responses 🙂
Got a reply from Jeff at [iurl=http://www.triple8.com/]Triple 8[/iurl] :
Hey Frosty,If the Helmet is an ASTM Certified helmet….then yes, After a fall that hascreated a concussion it should be replaced.Thanks for your concern in this matter.Triple Eight
Online shops that carry Triple Eight helmets:The House
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