OMG! I dropped my helmet!!!!! Is it ok?!?!?!

Short answer: YES, your helmet is OK, you do NOT have to buy a new one.


Watch this vid:

Soup :: Jay Leno Meets The Helmet Man :: 10-16-2008

details at the -3:00 min left mark...

The Conversation Transcribed:

Originally Posted by Bruce Porter "Director of Marketing - Arai Helmets"

The question I get more often than not, is about: "I knocked my helmet off the seat of my motorcycle, I hear it's no good anymore."

And a helmet is an action/reaction piece of protective gear. Its got a soft EPS liner inside and a hard outer shell, and if there isn't 5 kilos -roughly 12 lbs- of human head inside to react against it, it's just acting against its 3 lbs, very resilient makeup.

Originally Posted by Jay Leno

So it's ok?

Originally Posted by Bruce Porter

Absolutely . . .

also includes clips of the infamous Nakano crash and how to properly fit a helmet

Originally Posted by tamer

"Don't be a cocky dumbass, measure your head, and choose a shell size based on that. You can change the cheek pads to get the perfect fit."

Additional supporting info:::

SNELL website (The Company that performs safety checks and certifies your helmets)
Home

(in the "Helmet Faq" page)

I dropped my helmet! 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.

nice

i want to measure my head now. lol.

i hardly doubt i will go down 2 sizes like the examples that were given.

I did lol, I went to a shop first time and they told me a size large. I measured my head a couple of months later and BAMM I'm a small, maybe a x-small in some helmets.

Yeah, I also started out in a large helmet because I didn't want it too tight. Now my favorite size is the Arai medium with the smaller cheek pads.

Very good info. Good posting dood.

i've always wondered. thanks!

awesome man. thanks for the post!