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new helmet time?

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  • 01-09-2006 12:07am
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    King Eric
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭


    Hey guys first time posting on this forum, been hanging around for a while.
    I had a spill on the bike yesterday, got a good smack on the head, just above my right ear

    Really glad i was wearing my gloves which were torn through and my helmet, gloves arent too bad but im just wondering if its time to get a new helmet.

    There are a few scratches and that on it, no visible cracks tho
    ive pushed and pulled at it and it seems pretty solid but i dont want it to fail when i need it most

    its a tmet helmet do they do cheap replacement for crashed helmets?


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,483 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    from what I understand its recommended that you replace your helmet after any good slap its taken,


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    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,501 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    King Eric wrote:
    Really glad i was wearing my gloves which were torn through
    ...
    its a met helmet do they do cheap replacement for crashed helmets?
    That is one of the reasons I wear gloves.

    Met does have a Crash Replacement programme but no costs are listed. You will need your original receipt and have to post the helmet to the local distributor with a description of the accident.
    I'm sure a quick phone call will tell you a price and turnaround time. Let us know - I might need to have a fall in my 3 yr old helmet :p


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    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    Given the cost of VHI, I'd say you'd be wise to invest in a new helmet if you're unsure.


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