well...it can be debated that DOT ONLY approved helmets protect your head better then DOT/SNELL ones...I forget where I read that article. Something along the lines of the DOT shells flex more and absorb a blow, but the DOT/SNELL shells are harder to prevent something from puncturing the helmet shell, but due to the hardness, they don't distribute the blow as well.

 

demonchild,

I have a HJC and you said they might look at it for free except for shipping? What if they say its damaged? Will they fix it cuz the one guy said they can refurbish. ANyone know?

Thanks so far

 

Right, most will inspect your helmet and let you know... maybe, if its still under warranty, speculating here..., you might be offered a small discount if you continue with their brand.

With that, get yourself another helmet and do what most ppl do, hang it up and admire it for saving your life... as it is legal to not where a helmet here in south florida and everyday i see fools riding like that. I usually have two helmets and when im riding with one, the other is hanged up for show puposes...

just get another one regardless... it did its job... you can atleast repay it and let it rest for a while.

 

www.newenough.com almost always has helmets for $90 or less (I personally have three HJC helmets, each for different conditions) just save up a bit and get a new helmet, it's really not that much money, even if you are working at wendys or mcdonalds or something...

 

Can anyone answer my question?

 

http://www.smf.org/faqs.html#15

I dropped my helmet! Do I have to go buy a new one?
Generally the answer is probably not. Helmets are one use items, but are quite durable otherwise, at least the ones we certify. Frequent dropping or spiking a helmet on the ground, or other hard surfaces may eventually degrade the helmet's performance. Similarly if the helmet falls to the ground at highway speeds unoccupied the owner must be aware that some degradation may have occurred. In general the real damage comes when the helmet contacts an object with a head inside. The Foundation recommends that if you are participating in an activity that requires that you wear a helmet, that you avoid hitting stuff with your head. It can be difficult to readily determine if a helmet has been damaged, and the protective capabilities compromised without a thorough inspection by a trained professional. Some manufacturers may provide this service or direct you to these others that can perform these inspections. The Foundation recommends that if you suspect your helmet may be compromised, then replace it. If the helmet has been involved in an impact while in use, replace it.

 

Nuff Said....