For everyone who's ever had their grammer corrected - Page 2 - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

DropTopChevy · 08-24-2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97MaximaSE

That is amazing! that probably is the greatest ownage of 2007.

Why is it a bad idea to buy a used helmet?

I'm gonna have to say head lice?
It's just one of those things you just don't buy used.

ITSTOCK · 08-25-2007, 10:24 AM

Health issues such as noted above is a concern when buying a used helmet, but an even bigger concern is that you don't know the actual condition of the helmet.

Even if a helmet is dropped from say, 6 feet, it can create cracks in the helmet which you can't see by just looking at. The stress cracks means that if you are to get in an accident, that helmet isn't going to do what it is supposed to (protect your noggin). They actually have little sensors that you can buy, and if you drop the helmet (even from as little as 2 feet on to concrete!!!) it can show whether or not the helmet should be replaced based upon the impact. Also, if you ever get in an accident while wearing a helmet and the helmet impacts the ground (whether it be riding dirt bikes on a dirt track, or on asphalt), throw it out or put it on the stand. It's no longer any good, as they are only rated for the initial impact.

97MaximaSE · 08-26-2007, 01:18 AM

Oh alright that makes sense, I guess I just never spent time to think about, thanks Itstock for the useful info.

**Ender81** · 08-27-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

Health issues such as noted above is a concern when buying a used helmet, but an even bigger concern is that you don't know the actual condition of the helmet.

Even if a helmet is dropped from say, 6 feet, it can create cracks in the helmet which you can't see by just looking at. The stress cracks means that if you are to get in an accident, that helmet isn't going to do what it is supposed to (protect your noggin). They actually have little sensors that you can buy, and if you drop the helmet (even from as little as 2 feet on to concrete!!!) it can show whether or not the helmet should be replaced based upon the impact. Also, if you ever get in an accident while wearing a helmet and the helmet impacts the ground (whether it be riding dirt bikes on a dirt track, or on asphalt), throw it out or put it on the stand. It's no longer any good, as they are only rated for the initial impact.

Thanks for the info, I always knew there was a reason, but I just chalked it up to something that you just didn't do.

08-25-2007, 10:24 AM	#22
ITSTOCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #844 iTrader: (0)	Health issues such as noted above is a concern when buying a used helmet, but an even bigger concern is that you don't know the actual condition of the helmet. Even if a helmet is dropped from say, 6 feet, it can create cracks in the helmet which you can't see by just looking at. The stress cracks means that if you are to get in an accident, that helmet isn't going to do what it is supposed to (protect your noggin). They actually have little sensors that you can buy, and if you drop the helmet (even from as little as 2 feet on to concrete!!!) it can show whether or not the helmet should be replaced based upon the impact. Also, if you ever get in an accident while wearing a helmet and the helmet impacts the ground (whether it be riding dirt bikes on a dirt track, or on asphalt), throw it out or put it on the stand. It's no longer any good, as they are only rated for the initial impact.

08-26-2007, 01:18 AM	#23
97MaximaSE Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4583 My Ride: 1991 BMW 318i iTrader: (0)	Oh alright that makes sense, I guess I just never spent time to think about, thanks Itstock for the useful info.