And of course, get a new one and destroy that thing so no one else wears it thinking they’re safe. In a perfect world you wouldn’t have to say it but this is far from a perfect world.
Yeah, this is one thing that troubles me about biking. Even if the helmet never gets damaged, they are still effectively disposable and have something of a shelf life. Over time the little bubbles in the styrofoam pop, and the structural integrity degrades. So it’s a good idea to get a new one at least every few years.
And of course, get a new one and destroy that thing so no one else wears it thinking they’re safe. In a perfect world you wouldn’t have to say it but this is far from a perfect world.
Yeah, this is one thing that troubles me about biking. Even if the helmet never gets damaged, they are still effectively disposable and have something of a shelf life. Over time the little bubbles in the styrofoam pop, and the structural integrity degrades. So it’s a good idea to get a new one at least every few years.
True! Mine’s probably getting to the point where replacement should be considered.
oh for sure, the first thing i did was go to the shop and get a new one