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Helmet damage question.

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japanair
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How do you know when you need a new helmet after a crash? i slammed my head hard with my giro mx 9 and i didnt get my concussion but it was a pretty strong hit to the ground after a botched jump. i know the manual says after every crash, cuz of unnoticeable damages. is that really true or is it a marketing ploy?
Apr 16 2006 12:04AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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replace it period, how much is your brain worth to you 100$? didn't think so, have a nice day. Just the fact that you're wondering is the need to the replace.
Apr 16 2006 12:21AM
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3ski6guy0
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well it may say to replace after ever crash. but that would mean most people have to get a new helmet like once a week. just get a new helmet every once in a while unless you totally demolish it
Apr 16 2006 12:25AM
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mad_540_trix
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definitely replace it, it isn't worth the risk.
Apr 16 2006 12:36AM
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C_Ewart
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I usually do about one a year... sometimes two.
Apr 16 2006 12:48AM
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windhamskibum
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yea i replace mine every two years, or recently my annual run in w/ a tree. yeaaa... need a new one after that
Apr 16 2006 12:53AM
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japanair
Posts: 441 - Karma: 40
anybody ever try the Giro helmet replacement program. i recall sending in some warranty form when i bought the helmet. if anyone knows how to do this, please let me know. thanks
Apr 16 2006 1:41AM
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bcjibs
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do you work in a ski shop :P ?
Apr 16 2006 1:45AM
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C_Ewart
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naw.. he's prolly a Giro rep.
Apr 16 2006 1:46AM
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WIllW
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buy a multi impact skate helmet for less
Apr 16 2006 9:20AM
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QuazBotch
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How about dropping them? Mine has rolled out of the car or fallen off my arm a few times and smacked concrete. Is the weight of the helmet alone enough to do some damage?
Apr 16 2006 10:22AM
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skiierman
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^ Dropping them... I don't think that'd do much damage but I could be wrong. I can't afford to buy new helmets whenever I take a good hit but my Giro has lasted through some pretty good ones and is still going strong.
Apr 16 2006 11:29AM
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mw1235
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ive got a leedom. what about that? after one hit?
Apr 16 2006 11:44AM
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Triple_Strum
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dropping it wont hurt it. But any semi-serious crash should be cause to replace it. Any slight crack in the foam completely sacrifices the integrity of the helmet. buy a new one
Apr 16 2006 1:19PM
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Lineskier-101
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Even if the foam is alittle compressed, it still going to help in a crash. The odds that your going to hit you head in the exact same place are pretty low.
Apr 16 2006 1:35PM
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Wolverine21
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in my nine i have a few dents from dropping it is it still fine?
Apr 16 2006 1:43PM
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C_Ewart
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I have dents from kicking myself in the back of the head when I do backflips... damnit.
Apr 16 2006 2:25PM
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skiierman
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It's not that, it's like an egg. You comprimise one spot, the rest of the helmet is now weaker.
Apr 16 2006 3:14PM
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