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Can't Use Helmets in the Sun????
The "shelf life" of a helmet is VERY long. While sun and UV lights do
degrade a helmet, this degradation is very slow and only effects the surface layers. Over time the foam does change it's characteristics but that changes appear to be a wash as far as protection ability of the helmet. That being said a helmet offers almost no protection. Do NOT be fooled into thinking that a helmet will protect your head in all but the very slightest of accidents. While 90% of all accidents fall into that catagory you should probably be aware that just falling over and hitting your head against a curb will substantially exceed the protective capacity of a helmet. Wear a helmet if you prefer but don't let it take the place of intelligent riding. Don't run stop signs. Always ride on the correct side of the road. Remember that riding with others is perhaps the most dangerous part of a ride since touching wheels will take you down faster than anything else. |
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