In general terms, you can inspect helmet foam without cutting it open — by looking at it, feeling it, and checking the shell — but you cannot see inside the foam, so the inspection…
To document helmet damage for a warranty claim, take clear photos of the damage from several angles, keep the receipt and the…
After a crash, most helmet makers generally advise replacing the helmet, even if it looks undamaged — because the foam liner may…
When buying a second-hand kids helmet, parents should check the helmet’s history, its certification label, the shell and foam for damage, and…
You can often spot a repaired helmet being sold as new by checking for mismatched paint, uneven stickers, glue marks around the…
When buying a second-hand ski helmet, check that it has never been in a crash, that the certification label is readable, that…
To check certification labels on a used helmet, look inside the helmet for a label or sticker naming the safety standard it…
A helmet crash inspection checklist covers the shell, the foam liner, the straps, and the buckle — and in general terms, any…
When buying a used helmet, ask how old it is, whether it has ever been in a crash or a hard drop,…
