Muggins Posted November 7, 2013 Share When I went over the top of my handle bars at Down & Dirty this past weekend two things happened. I hit my head quite hard on the right hand side of my helmet. Not hard enough to loose consciousness but I definitely would of had I not had a helmet on. I reckon I came of at about 30 km/hr. Reckon I should replace my helmet? Nothing appears to be broken on the helmet. I have never believed in skimping on helmets Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted November 7, 2013 Share Yes. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted November 7, 2013 Share Done, thanks. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted November 7, 2013 Share Depending on what helmet it is, you'll probably get a discount on a new one if you take the trashed one with you. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted November 7, 2013 Share It was a First Ascent one. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Muggins, I ride trials (jumping onto, over and off of stuff), so I do tend to land on my head every now and again. And after every big crash on my head, if the finances allows it, I try and replace the helmet. Rather safe than sorry!!!! So if you can afford it rather replace it. You only have one head!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted November 7, 2013 Share I will look at new ones the weekend. I can't ride anyway. Tore my right shoulder ligaments in the same fall. Any suggestions on helmets. Let's say R2500.00 budget. I don't believe in skimping on helmets because of what it protects. If you listen to my wife she will say I only have 2 brain cells so I have to protect them at any cost. Edited November 7, 2013 by Muggins Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 7, 2013 Share I will look at new ones the weekend. I can't ride anyway. Tore my right shoulder ligaments in the same fall. Any suggestions on helmets. Let's say R2500.00 budget.Try a RP Sterling or windmax. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted November 7, 2013 Share Hi, Went over handlebars the past weekend as well and hit my head. Lost consciousness and saw after that I have real damage to helmet although I am OK now. Very glad about wearing my helmet.It is a bell and they have crash warrantee which I was not aware of so getting new one at 30% of the price. They just wanted the old one, which is in pieces any way. The manufacturers normally says to replace after any hard impact. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted November 7, 2013 Share This is what you need, an airbag scarf: http://sub.garrytan.com/want-the-airbag-scarf-that-replaces-a-bulky-bicycle-helmet-inflates-in-100ms-to-save-your-noggin Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylguy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Get a rudy sterling very Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2123978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted November 8, 2013 Share Also a good one http://www.specialized.com/za/en/ftr/helmets/mtb-helmets/s3-mt Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2124117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted November 8, 2013 Share Kask Trawsaj 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2124118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted November 8, 2013 Share spez s3catlikefox flux Edited November 8, 2013 by flat29 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2124134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryS Posted November 8, 2013 Share If the First Ascent worked so well, then why consider a different brand? BTW, they also have a crash replacement policy: http://www.firstascent.co.za/shop/galea-cycling-helmet/ Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2124187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted November 8, 2013 Share If the First Ascent worked so well, then why consider a different brand? BTW, they also have a crash replacement policy: http://www.firstasce...cycling-helmet/ I agree if the First Ascent works for you this is a great deal 50% off Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133062-helmet-replacement/#findComment-2124193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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