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thstone · 08-13-2013, 02:37 PM

The issue is that the shock absorbing materials inside the helmet degrade primarily based on age rather than use (assuming normal use). Hence, a well-used new helmet will provide much more protection than a brand new 10 year old helmet.

Remember that helmet technology has improved greatly in the last 10 years so a new helmet is also substantially safer in terms of design and materials than an old one.

Add these two up and you are much safer in a newer helmet.

08-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	The issue is that the shock absorbing materials inside the helmet degrade primarily based on age rather than use (assuming normal use). Hence, a well-used new helmet will provide much more protection than a brand new 10 year old helmet. Remember that helmet technology has improved greatly in the last 10 years so a new helmet is also substantially safer in terms of design and materials than an old one. Add these two up and you are much safer in a newer helmet. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 08-13-2013 at 08:13 PM.