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Subject: Ski Helmets - What you should probably know already?
This might be worth forwarding to "the gang" in terms of helmet wearers in light of current events. Many of us have been wearing helmets for a while now, and quite a few of us might need to look at replacing our helmets!
The following is from the Snell Memorial Foundation Website:
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Why should you replace your helmet every five years?
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.
Also if we are involved with ANY accidents that involve the head where
the skier / rider was wearing a helmet, we might want to consider suggesting to the parent or user that the helmet be inspected by a trained professional before re-use and or replaced.
I dropped my helmet and/ or hit something! Do I have to go buy a new
one?
Generally the answer is probably not. Helmets are one use items, but
are quite durable otherwise, at least the ones we certify. Frequent dropping or spiking a helmet on the ground, or other hard surfaces may eventually degrade the helmet's performance. Similarly if the helmet falls to the ground at highway speeds unoccupied the owner must be aware that some degradation may have occurred. In general the real damage comes when the helmet contacts an object with a head inside. The Foundation recommends that if you are participating in an activity that requires that you wear a helmet, that you avoid hitting stuff with your head. It can be difficult to readily determine if a helmet has been damaged, and the protective capabilities compromised without a thorough inspection by a trained professional. Some manufacturers may provide this service or direct you to these others that can perform these inspections. The Foundation recommends
that if you suspect your helmet may be compromised, then replace it. If
the helmet has been involved in an impact while in use, replace it.
This might be worth forwarding to "the gang" in terms of helmet wearers in light of current events. Many of us have been wearing helmets for a while now, and quite a few of us might need to look at replacing our helmets!
The following is from the Snell Memorial Foundation Website:
Home
Why should you replace your helmet every five years?
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.
Also if we are involved with ANY accidents that involve the head where
the skier / rider was wearing a helmet, we might want to consider suggesting to the parent or user that the helmet be inspected by a trained professional before re-use and or replaced.
I dropped my helmet and/ or hit something! Do I have to go buy a new
one?
Generally the answer is probably not. Helmets are one use items, but
are quite durable otherwise, at least the ones we certify. Frequent dropping or spiking a helmet on the ground, or other hard surfaces may eventually degrade the helmet's performance. Similarly if the helmet falls to the ground at highway speeds unoccupied the owner must be aware that some degradation may have occurred. In general the real damage comes when the helmet contacts an object with a head inside. The Foundation recommends that if you are participating in an activity that requires that you wear a helmet, that you avoid hitting stuff with your head. It can be difficult to readily determine if a helmet has been damaged, and the protective capabilities compromised without a thorough inspection by a trained professional. Some manufacturers may provide this service or direct you to these others that can perform these inspections. The Foundation recommends
that if you suspect your helmet may be compromised, then replace it. If
the helmet has been involved in an impact while in use, replace it.
