Helmet Damage
Hey guys, I had a crash a while ago and hit my head and theres a bit on my helmet that is sort of 2 chips out of the first layer and you can see the fibreglass. I put some waterproof glue over it just in case rain damages the fibreglass and I just want to know if the helmet is still up to racing standards?
Cheers
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Permalink Reply by James on
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Helmets are a single use item. Once they're used to protect your head in a serious accident it is most likely not safe to use again. There is a foam liner inside the shell that takes the impact when you bash your head and once this is damaged it's done. It may look fine on the outside but chances are on the inside its buggered and won't offer much protection. The outer shell is really just there to protect the thick slab of foam inside. I don't think you'd get it through inspection with out a bit of hassle.
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Tom Radinski on -
not now that everyone knows about it...
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dani on -
Mine has damage on the chin from scraping on the road in a crash. It wasn't an impact to the chin piece, but scraped as I slid and wore the paint down to the fibre glass. I raced two more IGSA races with it and tech inspection said nothing. IGSA tech inspect is a joke. Don't rely on them, use your own noodle. If you can remember clearly weather or not you hit your head or if it maybe just slid along the ground, then go from there. Don't take any second chances, if you can't remember then toss it and get a new one. Like James said, all helmets are one use only.
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Permalink Reply by Aaron London on
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Fucking Will morphett!!!
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on -
I accidentally dropped my helmet from about waist height onto the road, leaving a huge crack and chunk on the top of the dome. Unfortunately this was right after I got off the plane for the euro tour, and had no replacement. I raced 4 races with that helmet. Passed tech every time. All I did was slap a sticker over it.
So it's up to u champ. I ran the risk of a cracked helmet, that was my choice, but the point is I made it pass tech.
U need to ask yourself: should I get another helmet or risk using a cracked one...
Either way that helmet there will pass tech, as long as you cover the damage with a sticker!
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Permalink Reply by Merrick Wildash on
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Last year I kooked an early grab slamming my head into the ground.. Ruining my helmet I had at the time. It cracked and wore a flat spot from where I impacted the ground.
At the next race.. I had put a sticker over one crack, and duck tape over the other.. Even though they knew my helmet was fucked.. it still passed.
I'd still wear the helmet you have. But as people are saying personal opinion as to home much you trust your 'broken helmet'
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