Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:31 pm
Glen wrote:6maniac wrote:A drop from handlebar height will not affect anything but the paint finish. It's the internal polystyrene shell that absorbs the impact in an accident, when the helmet is on your head.
That's probably true of the 1942 German army helmet you wear around but I wouldn't count on it for a multi layered laminated lid
Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:43 pm
Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:54 am
6maniac wrote: The Foundation recommends that if you suspect your helmet may be compromised, then replace it."
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:23 am
Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:53 pm
6maniac wrote:From the Snell Foundation website .....
The Foundation recommends that if you are participating in an activity that requires that you wear a helmet, you avoid hitting stuff with your head.
Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:40 pm
Glen wrote:I call bullshit, you just wanted a new helmet didn't you