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[Closed] Do I need a new helmet?

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I fell off today at a reasonable pace, no real injuries but I did give my helmet a good clout. After I got up I had expected to see it cracked but can't see anything wrong with it. Replace or keep it??


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:19 pm
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Replace. No question.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:21 pm
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100% replace. The foam under the shell could have compressed and offer less protection in future.
Not worth the risk.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:38 pm
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Hmmm I'm sure you're right but I really can see any mark.


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:39 pm
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It's a troy Lee, what's a good replacement?


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:41 pm
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I'd always replace a lid if it had taken a good hit.

Were you happy with the helmet before? If so why not just buy another?


 
Posted : 03/05/2016 7:58 pm
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(relatively) inexpensive A1s on CRC if you're not too fussed about the colour

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=troy%20lee%20a1&sort=pricelow


 
Posted : 04/05/2016 7:43 am
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Check if there is a cheap crash replacement policy.


 
Posted : 04/05/2016 8:39 am
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It's one of those 'if you have to ask...' questions.

Off the top of my head ( 🙂 ) Troy Lee have crash replacement policy if the helmet's less than 2 years old.


 
Posted : 04/05/2016 9:15 am
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Replace and put an axe through the old one


 
Posted : 04/05/2016 11:24 am
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You need a fox metah in a horrible colour.


 
Posted : 04/05/2016 11:25 am

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