Re: [ST] Helmet Life

[Neil Lindsey <Neil.Lindsey@xxxxxxx>]

supposedly the white Styrofoam that lines the inside, and which provides
PRIMARY protection to your noggin, loses it's crushability over time -- 
not sure if it's from the oil from your hair though -- I understood that
this will happen just by exposure to the air --heat may play a pert
too -- I don't think fit that loosens over time is the main issue

3 or 4 years is about the limit many say, but manufacturers may quote up
to 5 (if they quote at all)

it could just be a ploy to scare you into buying a new one, but do you
really want to take the chance?

that's my .02

Neil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 12:50 PM
Subject: [ST] Helmet Life


> Since it's been a bit dull around here, let me liven it up with an
interesting question.
>
> Assumptions:
> 1) It's of modern design.
> 2) Never been dropped or crashed.
> 3) Interior and straps are in good condition
>
> Topic: How long could one safely continue to use a motorcycle helmet
before replacing it with another new one?
>
> Rich
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