Is your helmet still
protecting you?
Is your helmet still
protecting you?
Is your helmet still protecting you?
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Take our free 30-second test and get your personalized helmet health report, plus a Black Friday Swap Bonus.
Take our free 30-second test and get your personalized helmet health report, plus a Black Friday Swap Bonus.
Your helmet ages,
even if you cannot see it.
Your helmet ages,
even if you cannot
see it.
Every ride exposes your helmet to factors that slowly break down the materials meant to protect your head.
Every ride exposes your helmet to factors that slowly break down the materials meant to protect your head.
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UV Exposure
Sun weakens plastics and EPS
UV Exposure
Sun weakens plastics and EPS
UV Exposure
Sun weakens plastics and EPS
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Sweat & Oils
Acids seep into the foam, reducing absorption.
Sweat & Oils
Acids seep into the foam, reducing absorption.
Sweat & Oils
Acids seep into the foam, reducing absorption.
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Time
Materials dry out and lose impact-absorption capacity.
Time
Materials dry out and lose impact-absorption capacity.
Time
Materials dry out and lose impact-absorption capacity.
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Micro-impacts
Small bumps you barely notice can permanently compromise the structure.
Micro-impacts
Small bumps you barely notice can permanently compromise the structure.
Micro-impacts
Small bumps you barely notice can permanently compromise the structure.
5-Year-Old EPS Foam
Brittle, cracked, enlarged cells, dried out.
5-Year-Old EPS Foam
Brittle, cracked, enlarged cells,
dried out.
5-Year-Old EPS Foam
Brittle, cracked, enlarged cells, dried out.
BRAND NEW EPS FOAM
UNIFORM CELLS, DENSE STRUCTURE.
BRAND NEW EPS FOAM
UNIFORM CELLS,
DENSE STRUCTURE.
And how does it affect me?
And how does
it affect me?
Helmets work just like safety systems: they’re designed to absorb extreme forces once and only while materials are healthy.
As helmets age, their ability to absorb impact drops dramatically.
But unlike cars, helmets don’t warn you.
Helmets work just like safety systems: they’re designed to absorb extreme forces once and only while materials are healthy. As helmets age, their ability to absorb impact drops dramatically. But unlike cars, helmets don’t warn you.
Trusted by
Riders
Trusted by
Riders
Trusted by
Riders
Most people know you should replace a helmet after a major crash (…) but even a light impact can damage the EPS in ways you can’t see. A helmet may look fine, yet no longer absorb energy the way it should. (…) Crashes also weaken straps and fit systems. Not replacing your helmet means riding with reduced protection.
MIPS
Official Page
The foam part of a helmet is made for one-time use. Once crushed, it is no longer as protective as it was, even if it still looks intact.
HelmetSafety.org
Official Page
Most people know you should replace a helmet after a major crash (…) but even a light impact can damage the EPS in ways you can’t see. A helmet may look fine, yet no longer absorb energy the way it should. (…) Crashes also weaken straps and fit systems. Not replacing your helmet means riding with reduced protection.
MIPS
Official Page
The foam part of a helmet is made for one-time use. Once crushed, it is no longer as protective as it was, even if it still looks intact.
HelmetSafety.org
Official Page
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your Helmet?
How healthy is
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