Ok, so we all have different model lids and have different favorites but what i am asking is this,
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST ?
I have had my OGK for a few years now and was wondering if it was still safe.
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29-12-11, 09:32 PM
Ok, so we all have different model lids and have different favorites but what i am asking is this,
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST ?
I have had my OGK for a few years now and was wondering if it was still safe.
29-12-11, 09:40 PM
Was always told 7 years on the shelf, 5 years on the road.
29-12-11, 11:22 PM
Think the amount of usage it gets will be a contributing factor to the helmets life span.
Was told exposure to UV light can break down the compsition of the helmet, plus continious use will mean the interior won't be as 'snug' as new.
I'm sure you could google more info online.
30-12-11, 01:36 AM
5-6 years of regular use AFAIK for composite shells, I wouldn't even consider using a plastic shell as it'll be getting brittle after a year of moderate use.
30-12-11, 10:40 AM
I think Arai will do a free health check on your lid, obvs it has to be an Arai.
30-12-11, 08:57 PM
The general information we've been given says 3 years for polycarb (plastic) helmets, and 5 years for glassfibre/composite helmets. Having said that, better quality helmets will probably exceed that. Arai's, I've been told by an Arai tech bloke, easily out last 5 years (more like 7 years). UV does affect helmets though, so you don't want to do as one of my neighbours does, and keep it in the front window... :
02-01-12, 06:10 PM
Rule of thumb is 3 years for polycarb and 5 for fiberglass / carbon kevlar.
If kept in the dark for long periods this can be longer, but I don't chance it.
03-01-12, 04:18 PM
This is a huge matter in the industry at the moment.
There was a big report in dealer news not so long back about a certain local large retailer /warehouse which sell discounted helmets/gear. Problem was the dates were not being shown and in alot of cases were being taken off many products. This made them able to sell helmets for more money even though they were very old stock and in many cases shouldnt have been on sale.
Note to anyone buying a discounted or even New model helmets. Check the dates and if they are not on there then dont buy it!
Second hand helmets... Unless professionally scanned dont buy one....
You only hit your head once.... better safe then sorry! Surely brain damage or life isnt worth risking.
If you ride a motorcyle its down to you to use your head and not cut corners . :
03-01-12, 06:14 PM
So is the manufacture date meant to be on the lid itself or just on the box? I only found out recently about it being on tyre wall, after buying a rather old one..
03-01-12, 08:09 PM
I am a climber and have many helmets.
With climbing helmets the important date is the date that you start exposing the helmet to U.V. ; organic contaminants and water. Obviously how often you use the helmet is a factor.
From my experience with this type of helmet the rule of thumb is as follows:
Occasional use - 5 years
Everyday use - 3 years
After a drop - replace immediately.
I hope that this is of use......
I may be completely wrong but don't Arai give you a 5 year guarantee?
- this would in some way support my tenuous link
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