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Originally Posted by suprf1y
If it were me, I'd toss that 15yr old helmet in the garbage, and buy a new one with the $100.
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I agree with this statement fully... Helmets and helmet manufacturers say that the helmet materials that absorb the impact in the event of a blow break down over time, seriously lowering the effectiveness of the helmet... Some guy has been listing "VINTAGE" helmets on our local craigslist lately, with price tags of like $120, saying they are perfect for you if you ride an older bike or so on... I think a new helmet is much more perfect....
Dot approved for sure... Snell approval I am not sure, I think it is a good idea, but others argue that there are stats that accidents with snell approved helmets cause more damage.... I'm still out on this one so I will not advise... My helmet is snell approved for what it's worth.