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deathcookie
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I just bought a brand new Giro Shiv helmet. However, it was in my checked luggage on my flight, and somehow it got a few dents in the side. Does this make the helmet substantially less safe and do I have to replace my brand new helmet?
Jan 6 2012 5:19PM
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Mr_pretzel
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I wouldn't use it.

See if you can get a check from the airline for damage.
Jan 6 2012 5:22PM
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PJS.
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Kinda hard to know for sure, but I'd go with Mr. Pretzel.
Jan 6 2012 5:30PM
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PlaygroundRapist
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his is the reason I always have my helmet in the middle of my luggage surrounded by shoft stuff.


Jan 6 2012 5:34PM
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DeathByJibbing
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Airlines are a bitch PERIOD I have dealt with um beforre and it suks sass
Jan 6 2012 5:36PM
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deathcookie
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 1,196
yeah i had it wrapped up in clothes, but because it was my "ski bag" they made me take the clothes out so it got fucked.

Jan 6 2012 5:39PM
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onenerdykid
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Your helmet has been compromised. To what extent, no one can tell you. Basically, a helmet is rated for 1 impact when it is in mint condition. Airline travel, kicking your helmet, tossing it in your car... all those things will significantly reduce the lifespan of your helmet. And you do not know how it will affect the safety of your helmet until it is too late and you end up with a concussion.

Best and safest bet, is too replace it. Next time, take it with you in carry-on so you can keep an eye on it.
Jan 6 2012 6:15PM
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tripnip
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can any one tell me if my helmet should be change out here is my visible impacts most of them were done at seperate time these are the ones not covered up by stickers Click for larger imageClick for larger image
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Jan 6 2012 7:26PM
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onenerdykid
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^see my post directly above yours
Jan 6 2012 7:31PM
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tripnip
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gottcha i will be able to buy one after i work tonight. ill probably go with a receptor bug
Jan 6 2012 7:36PM
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