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I also like Bill's idea
Donate it to fire-rescue for practice in proper removal training.
Target practice.
Recon how they "recertify" a helmet. I don't see how it can be done without taking out the stuffins (EPS). If they do take them out, how without damage? Do they put in new stuffins? Things that make you go Hmmmmmm.
I think Shoei and Areai (sp) are way too proud of the product they put out. It is good, but is it 3-4 times as good as the price would indicate? That is up to the individual, so no real worries about it. It is nice that they provide such a service, and free of charge.
Sorry for being late and an afterthough, but are you willing to bet your life that the helmet has no damage? If the first three questions are answered to my liking, then I would but did you ask.
Just some random thoughts from a sick mind. Glad you survived your get off.
Send it to Shoei for inspection. Worst case they tell you it is trash, but they might send it back saying that the eps is just fine. Then you have a spare for a rainy day.
The most surprising thing about this thread is that you still have the helmet after the insurance company paid for it. None of my crashed helmets could be kept if I wanted reimbursment for it. I even offered to buy it back as a motorcycle safety training aid (MSF RC) and cut it in half for the classroom.
Not a chance. I was told that they would not have any sort of guarantee that I wouldn't just go out and wear it again. Money for lid, period.
I wrote HJC and Shoei both of which wrote back "I recommend cutting the straps out and throwing them away. You can check with your local waste disposal company about any recycling guidelines they have."
Strange, Shoei lists it on their website as a service they offer, and Tim even took them up on it and it came back re-certified...
Have a look for yourself.
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/FAQ.aspx
Does Shoei offer any type of impact inspection service?
Yes, Shoei offers a free impact inspection service for any Shoei helmet.* To have your helmet inspected, please send it to;
Shoei Helmets
3002 Dow Ave
Suite 128
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: Inspections
Be sure to include a letter with a brief description of the issue with the helmet, as well as a daytime phone number and return address. Once we receive the helmet it will take 1-3 business days to complete the inspection. Upon completion the helmet is returned to you with a letter stating the findings of our inspection. Your helmet is returned to you if it passes the inspection or not. There is no charge for the inspection, and the UPS Ground return shipping is free. To see a video on how to pack your helmet for shipping, click here.
Why would you want the helmet shipped back if it failed?
My question to the helmet people was not about repair/rennovation but rather do they assist with disposal of a helmet that is no longer servicable. Could be the difference. Just trying to get info from the sources rather than just pitch the things. May be what we all end up doing.
It's not toxic waste. Throw it away. If you think there is a chance that someone will find it and sell it, I'd take a hammer to it. I've heard that cut chin straps are cheap to replace.