Topic: Helmet Replacement (Read 1350 times)

Josh · « **on:** October 26, 2009, 02:25:55 PM »

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.

Frosty · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:42:52 PM »

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

have issued a challenge to ALL HELMET COMPANIES to answer this question.

I have already sent this topic to the following companies:

Burton/Red
Giro
K2
Smith
Triple 8

A 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!

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!

Josh · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2009, 09:09:40 PM »

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

Frosty · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2009, 07:20:32 PM »

Got a reply from Jeff at Triple 8 :

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Hey Frosty,

If the Helmet is an ASTM Certified helmet....then yes, After a fall that has
created 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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