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Helmets - mean time betweef failures
Big chunk of styrofoam fell out of the Limar helmet on the way home from
work tonight, right where the strap attaches at the back. 5 years constant use, a few minor scrapes (there was that low tree branch once as I recall) so I guess I can't complain - but I really think it was the rash threat to wash it because it was getting a bit pongy in the heat that caused it to give up the ghost. Recommendations for one with significantly longer life span? I had just got fond of it too, sort of like an old sweater with holes in it that you don't want to give up. best, Andrew (remove the .x1 to reply) |
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"Andrew Price" writes:
Big chunk of styrofoam fell out of the Limar helmet on the way home from work tonight, right where the strap attaches at the back. 5 years constant use, a few minor scrapes (there was that low tree branch once as I recall) so I guess I can't complain - but I really think it was the rash threat to wash it because it was getting a bit pongy in the heat that caused it to give up the ghost. Recommendations for one with significantly longer life span? As I understand it five years is about all you can expect from a helmet. UV degradation takes its toll, think yourself lucky that you found out it was cactus without actually having to use it. I had just got fond of it too, sort of like an old sweater with holes in it that you don't want to give up. Indifferent to mine. Couple of times this week I'd rather not have worn it but the law is the law. -- Cheers | ~~ __@ Euan | ~~ _-\, Melbourne, Australia | ~ (*)/ (*) |
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Met Stradivarius here. like it. suits my head shape (which the LIMAR didnt. personal thing like saddles). Altoh in hindsight i woulda gone the ippogriffo with the meshy bits over the vents at front. When choosing a replacement months back i saw these and thought it rathe ra gimmick as i couldnt recall ever needing such a thing but of course now summer has come and i almost had a nasty panic attack on BR80b yesterday when i got a bee in the helmet. luckily i worked hime loose before he could get me -- flyingdutch |
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flyingdutch wrote: Met Stradivarius here. like it. suits my head shape (which the LIMAR didnt. personal thing like saddles). Altoh in hindsight i woulda gone the ippogriffo with the meshy bits over the vents at front. I think the new strads have it too, but am not sure? |
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Andrew Price wrote:
5 years constant use, a few minor scrapes (there was that low tree branch once as I recall) so I guess I can't complain Recommendations for one with significantly longer life span? $150-200 overall cost / 5 years use equals $30 - 40 /yr in safety for your head pretty good deal to me! Bell and/or Giro suggest 5yrs max, may be less with UV exposure and hair oil or hair product. Frankly I would change helmets probably at least every two years, just to ensure that the helmet is more than up to the job of absorbing as much force as possible, if ever needed. Bell ran an ad a couple of years ago in the US, something like $100 feet - $5 head Crazy to think that we are quite happy to spend $1000+ for a bike, $200+ on shoes, tyres all the time, constant servicing and on it goes but not on a helmet! - madness. then again maybe Bell had a point! r |
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Rayc Wrote: Bell ran an ad a couple of years ago in the US, something like $100 feet - $5 head Crazy to think that we are quite happy to spend $1000+ for a bike, $200+ on shoes, tyres all the time, constant servicing and on it goes but not on a helmet! - madness. That all depends on whether you believe helmets do the job they claim. Consider: the chances of having an accident on a bicycle are about the same as those of having an accident as a pedestrian. Out of all those accidents approximately one percent involve a head injury. That's a pretty low risk and for many people hardly worth taking measures against. Add in that helmets have had no credible research to back their claims and many people treat helmet wearing as an inconvenience which must be complied with to statisfy the law of the land. then again maybe Bell had a point! For those who buy in to the exaggerated dangers of cycling without a helmet maybe? -- EuanB |
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On Wed, 04 Jan 2006 06:45:38 +1100, EuanB wrote:
Rayc Wrote: Bell ran an ad a couple of years ago in the US, something like $100 feet - $5 head Crazy to think that we are quite happy to spend $1000+ for a bike, $200+ on shoes, tyres all the time, constant servicing and on it goes but not on a helmet! - madness. That all depends on whether you believe helmets do the job they claim. Consider: the chances of having an accident on a bicycle are about the same as those of having an accident as a pedestrian. Out of all those accidents approximately one percent involve a head injury. That's a pretty low risk and for many people hardly worth taking measures against. Add in that helmets have had no credible research to back their claims and many people treat helmet wearing as an inconvenience which must be complied with to statisfy the law of the land. then again maybe Bell had a point! For those who buy in to the exaggerated dangers of cycling without a helmet maybe? I agree with all your points, that bicycling is very safe, and helmets don't do much to improve safety. However, this thread started with a legitimate question on how long a helmet (or more specifically the polystyrofoam liner) should last. I can't really see the connection between that and whether one should be wearing a helmet at all!! Peter. -- No Microsoft involved. Certified virus free -- |
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EuanB wrote:
That all depends on whether you believe helmets do the job they claim. Well no one can really conduct real world testing in every situation, but go ahead and wear some DH body armour and a motobike helmet the next time you get some milk from the local milkbar. If you dont feel that helmet work, prehaps you can get past the laws by carrying it on you and not actually wearing it. Consider: the chances of having an accident on a bicycle are about the same as those of having an accident as a pedestrian. Out of all those accidents approximately one percent involve a head injury. That's a pretty low risk and for many people hardly worth taking measures against. I'd rather not risk picking the day in which that 1% or so falls on. Hey its all in your hands as to whether or not you want to protect your head. You are after all an adult and your can choose to do what ever you please. Add in that helmets have had no credible research to back their claims and many people treat helmet wearing as an inconvenience which must be complied with to statisfy the law of the land. For those who buy in to the exaggerated dangers of cycling without a helmet maybe? Well. maybe...... but I for one am quite happy to wear a helmet, even on 35degree days. The day the you go too far on your new ETSX, or too close to that tree on the corner, you might want that helmet on your noggin. |
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Andrew Price Wrote: Big chunk of styrofoam fell out of the Limar helmet on the way home from work tonight, right where the strap attaches at the back. 5 years constant use, a few minor scrapes (there was that low tree branch once as I recall) so I guess I can't complain - but I really think it was the rash threat to wash it because it was getting a bit pongy in the heat that caused it to give up the ghost. Recommendations for one with significantly longer life span? I had just got fond of it too, sort of like an old sweater with holes in it... My MET Ippogriffo has been beaut for 3 yrs or so until last week when the soft plastic 'chassis' inside the helmet broke at the back where it fits into the adjustment bits. I'll be having a closer look at these mechanisms when I look for the next one. Any one got any ideas on this? I'd prefer to repair than replace, thought the comments made about the investment one makes in head protection will get another airing when I talk to the finance manager tonight! Without wanting to cause a ruckus, I haven't had an accident in which my head didn't get a knock of some sort. Head + ground = hurt. A pain, particularly in the heat, but I won't be without one. Dee Dub -- Dee Dub |
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I hope that I did point out something important, that the life of a
helmet may be limited by other factors. the OP did say that "5 years constant use, a few minor scrapes (there was that low tree branch once as I recall) so I guess I can't complain" so manufactuers have said 5 yr max and then you need to factor in wear accelerants(sp?) but then again do you want to stretch the ability of a helmet to effectively absorb impact force? |
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