damaged helmet, can you still use? - Snowboarding Forum

dlau247 · 02-04-2013, 07:27 PM

Just got back from riding and fell pretty hard on my head. Been a couple of hours and the pain is slowly going away but its still there. I was wondering if I should still use this helmet, the structure still feels strong but wasn't too sure if I should just get a new one.

mojo maestro · 02-04-2013, 07:31 PM

That helmet is done. Buy a new one.

dlau247 · 02-04-2013, 07:37 PM

thanks bro for future reference, any cracks is done?

seant46 · 02-04-2013, 07:38 PM

I think even if you just have a really hard impact but dont see any cracks, its still recommended to buy a new one.

mojo maestro · 02-04-2013, 07:47 PM

Cracks=definitely done

61ragtop · 02-04-2013, 09:02 PM

Any significant impact with a helmet you should replace it, especially if it is enough to give you pain as a headache or concussion.

The foam in the helmet although it seems hard absorbs the impact. Once it has done that it does not become soft again. So if you hit it in the same spot again other than protection against sharp objects you may as well not have it on cause there will be no shock absorption.

accuracy · 02-05-2013, 12:27 AM

No, just plain common sense bro. im pretty sure you value your head more than a $100 helmet.

Nivek · 02-05-2013, 10:54 PM

If you ever have to question if you're helmet is dead, it's dead. Don't risk you're life with a shady helmet.

CK93 · 02-05-2013, 11:10 PM

I just took a spill last week and got a mild concussion and whiplash.

I just bought a $170 that had only been worn 5 times. It still looks in good shape except for the visor. BUT---

I still bought a new one. The helmet probably saved my melon a ton. I don't look at is as $170 down the drain, I look at it as $170 well spent. I still have a headache a week and half later. I can only imagine what would have happened if I wasn't wearing a helmet OR a helmet that wasn't in 100% perfect condition.

I am not risking my head wearing that helmet again.

Haven't worn my new one yet, still waiting for headache to go away before I head back up.

I agree with other people--if you have to ask, its done. don't risk it.

john doe · 02-06-2013, 02:20 AM

Contact the maker of the helmet. With some companies you can send in the helmet and get the foam replaced for a lot cheaper then buying a new one.

Also, there are helmets made to take multiple impacts. My skate helmet from Triple Eight is like that. Any helmet with the hard EPS foam is a one nad done type.

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john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Contact the maker of the helmet. With some companies you can send in the helmet and get the foam replaced for a lot cheaper then buying a new one. Also, there are helmets made to take multiple impacts. My skate helmet from Triple Eight is like that. Any helmet with the hard EPS foam is a one nad done type. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O Last edited by john doe; 02-06-2013 at 02:22 AM.

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02-04-2013, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
mojo maestro Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 348	That helmet is done. Buy a new one.

02-04-2013, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
seant46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 730	I think even if you just have a really hard impact but dont see any cracks, its still recommended to buy a new one.

02-04-2013, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
mojo maestro Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 348	Cracks=definitely done

02-04-2013, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
61ragtop Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Langley Posts: 87	Any significant impact with a helmet you should replace it, especially if it is enough to give you pain as a headache or concussion. The foam in the helmet although it seems hard absorbs the impact. Once it has done that it does not become soft again. So if you hit it in the same spot again other than protection against sharp objects you may as well not have it on cause there will be no shock absorption.

02-05-2013, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
accuracy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 36	No, just plain common sense bro. im pretty sure you value your head more than a $100 helmet.

02-05-2013, 11:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
CK93 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 86	I just took a spill last week and got a mild concussion and whiplash. I just bought a $170 that had only been worn 5 times. It still looks in good shape except for the visor. BUT--- I still bought a new one. The helmet probably saved my melon a ton. I don't look at is as $170 down the drain, I look at it as $170 well spent. I still have a headache a week and half later. I can only imagine what would have happened if I wasn't wearing a helmet OR a helmet that wasn't in 100% perfect condition. I am not risking my head wearing that helmet again. Haven't worn my new one yet, still waiting for headache to go away before I head back up. I agree with other people--if you have to ask, its done. don't risk it.