Re: [St] Helmet age...

["Jeremy Witt" <jeremyw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It was explained to me at one point (can't recall the source) that the
oils produced by the scalp have a "corrosive" effect on the Styrofoam
in the liner.  I also use a helmet liner every time, so I'm sure that
would reduce the presumed effect.  

And there's also the frowned-upon practice of hanging your helmet on the
handlebar, which has the potential to partially crush the Styrofoam one
spot at a time, leaving that much less for your head to compress.  

Personally, I feel better about the 5 year replacement schedule.  And
new ones can fit better, have better cooling, potentially lighter, etc.


I just rolled 5 years this September, time to go shopping.

Happy New Year all!

Jeremy Witt
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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Smith, Russell S.
CTR US USJFCOM SUPPORT
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [St] Helmet age...

I once read an article in which Helmet age was discussed and one of
The factors for helmet degradation was whether it spent
A lot of time sitting in the sun. I see a lot of helmets sitting on
The back of motorcycles here at work and I am always reminded of
That particular article. I keep mine on my desk where I can admire
The morning bug collection.
     Question: What's the last thing that goes through a bugs brain
When he hits your faceshield?  
    Answer: His butt.
         I don't like to ride without wearing protective. I don't
Even like a trip around the block without gloves. That being said, if
I had any doubts as to the level of protection my helmet provided,
I would just replace it with a newer model. The old axiom of how much
Is your head worth would apply here. 

My 2 cents.

Shane

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
RogerOwdenOBrien@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:25 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [St] Helmet age...

Whoops - I have just re-read my boxing day message - and having
discussed things with my brother in law I feel I should have said the
dealer was trying to  explain to me that how helmets are looked after is
more important than their  age. 
 
Obviously a three month old helmet that has been dropped would be less
protective than a two year old one kept in a box in the cupboard and
only used  on public holidays. 
 
I only post on the list occasionally but enjoy the threads and at least
know that even my Christmas ramblings are read! 
 
Happy New Year to everyone
 
Roger
2004 ST Sprint
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