Helmet questions

[Ezzzzy1]

I'm sure there are tons of opinions on how long to keep a helmet but in my brief research I have found that helmets are meant to be replaced. Most manufacturers put a build date in the helmet somewhere(Arai puts it on the strap, Suomy stamps it on the inside of the shell) The helmet has a four or five year life span from that time. It makes sense when you think about delamination and material breakdown possibilities.

The only reason I bring this up is that this has always been one of the factors that made me always put the money out there for a reputable helmet from a reputable source and never even look at buying a used helmet. It may be in mint condition but be eight years old.

All good info. I did leave out that dates should be checked. I have a few Arais from 2003 + that I wear from time to time. Both have been inspected and the interiors have been replaced. Now would I wear a helmet from 1995? Probably not.

Im not against wearing a helmet that is out of date but it all depends on how it fits, feels and how it was taken care of.

Its a personal thing for sure.