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Re: Helmet Snell 95
Posted by 'Trev' on 24 Sep 2008 @ 23:48


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Trev
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Why should you replace your helmet every five years?

good question :).

The five year replacement recommendation is based on a consensus by both the helmet manufacturers and the Snell Foundation. Glues, resins and other materials used in helmet production over can affect liner materials. Hair oils, body fluids and cosmetics, as well as normal "wear and tear" all contribute to helmet degradation. Petroleum based products present in cleaners, paints, fuels and other commonly encountered materials may also degrade materials used in many helmets possibly degrading performance. Additionally, experience indicates there will be a noticeable improvement in the protective characteristic of helmets over a five year period due to advances in materials, designs, production methods and the standards. Thus, the recommendation for five year helmet replacement is a judgment call stemming from a prudent safety philosophy.

So a SA95 will be made from 1995 to late 1999 when it gets to 2005 its time to cut the chin strap and no longer use it for racing.

Just to be safe, I am sure your heads worth more !.

Cheers
Trev

Message Thread:

Helmet Snell 95  by 'DanMax66'   (24 Sep 2008 @ 19:05)
Re: Helmet Snell 95  by 'davidmc'   (24 Sep 2008 @ 19:06)
Re: Helmet Snell 95  by 'MarkWilby'   (24 Sep 2008 @ 19:41)
Re: Helmet Snell 95  by 'Trev'  << You are here!
Re: Helmet Snell 95  by 'DevonHawker'   (25 Sep 2008 @ 19:58)
Re: Helmet Snell 95  by 'blobslosak'   (25 Sep 2008 @ 20:17)

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