Thread: When to retire a helmet
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Old 06-27-07 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kmcrawford111
My helmet is a Bell "Vita Pro" with a date of April 2000. The foam feels hard and not brittle, and I can't remember it ever feeling differently. I haven't been in an accident with it. Of course I was never a heavy rider until perhaps now as I've started to commute regularly.

Do you think I should replace it anyway?
Helmet tech has improved in the last seven years. Take the opportunity to get something that vents better, feels better, and (dare I say) LOOKS better. Damage is not always visible, but take the opportunity to treat yourself.
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