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Re: [RC] Helmets . . . Again - Joe Long

On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:32:41 -0600, "Kristen A Fisher" <kskf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Don't forget that even though your helmet may not be cracked to pieces, and
blow to it may damage the structural integrity of the support system. Best
to get a new one if there's any doubt. I'm on the permanent rotating Troxel
replacement program - when one helmet takes a blow, I pull the reserve out
of the closet and send the broken one back. Only thing is you have to send a
"Dear Troxel" letter telling them what happened ;-) It's $30 + $5 shipping
for my $80 helmet so it's worth it.

Kristen

Absolutely.  Most helmets include some material that is designed to crush to
absorb energy in a major impact; it does not spring back, once crushed it loses
its ability to protect.  And it's inside where you may not be able to see if
it's crushed.

-- 

Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxx
http://www.rnbw.com

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Replies
Re: [RC] Helmets . . . Again, Tiffany D'Virgilio
RE: [RC] Helmets . . . Again, Kristen A Fisher