Helmet Damage?

[Dan505]

helmet dropped this morning 4ft onto concrete, made hell of a crack nosie when it hit, but no visiable damage in or out, removed inner lining and can't see anything thing amiss. Should i replace it?

i know it sounds obvious but i'm unsure?

Thanks

[bobtheimp]

Yes fella ... always replace it - how much is your head worth ?

[Dan505]

like i said sounds obvious but finance is tight, will be garaging it for a bit i guess then...

is it possible to have hidden damage that can't be seen by the good old MK1 eyeball?

[goz1960]

As has already been said don't wear it it is not worth the risk, you can get a new helmet in Swindon for little more than the cost of a tank of fuel..

[Jon_W]

I'd replace.

The damage is to the polystryene lining inside the shell of the helmet. The only way to assess this is with an X-ray of the hat.

[goz1960]

http://www.justhelmets.co.uk/

Dan may be worth a look?.

[Mitch9128]

If it's an Arai, you can have it sent away and tested FOC.

[Swanny]

Have a look here
http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
For £70 you can get a 5 star helmet

[Snowy]

helmet dropped this morning 4ft onto concrete, made hell of a crack nosie when it hit, but no visiable damage in or out, removed inner lining and can't see anything thing amiss. Should i replace it?

i know it sounds obvious but i'm unsure?

Thanks

If your head had been inside it at the time would you be questioning what to do now? Sorry, but its not worth skimping with regards to brakes and tyres on bikes and the same is true of helmets. Not even a surgeon can diagnose a bone fracture without going for an x-ray - same applies here.

[NiteW4tcher]

replace replace replaceeeeeeeeeeee