Is it worth it to buy used gear? E.I. a helmet?

[jhutch2115]

Whats wrong with using a used jimmy hat or underware, don't you just flip them inside out and go from there?  Heck you can get four wears out of a pair of underwear that can save you big time on energy cost and two wears out of a Jimmy hat that can save thousands of rubber trees from being cut down each year-- Jim

[gmark]

Are you sure your half shell is snell 2005? I thought the coverage had to be at least 3/4 for 2005.

http://www.smf.org/standards/2005/m2005/m2005_final.html#CONSTRUCTION

[ohgood]

i've coughed, sneezed, and even spit up a little in my helmet. that's why i won't buy used.

sloppy seconds is way old school.

I take you carry a "wet ones" handy for those "moments" so nothing remains sticking to your face ? hehehe

hehe , nu uh- that was my point.

next will be 'ewwwwwwwwwwwww !', and ya, i know, but it does happen. if anyone here wants to claim they've never had a 'wet sneeze' or a 'chunky snotty cough' that's fine. i'm glad they live in a perfect world cause mine is MESSY !

[Jackstand Johnny]

What do yall think about HJS helmets? I was looking at the CS-R1 iimparticular. I think I can spend no more than 120 on my helmet.

[morbidelli17]

Never buy a used helmet. The styrofoam padding can be compromised without any visible marks on the outside. It's just not worth the risk. If you've ever seen a helmet that's been cross-sectioned after an impact, you will never buy a used one. The foam can be compressed to a fraction of its original size and the shell look perfect. Even the cheapest new DOT full-face helmet is better than a $700 Arai that's been in a wreck, sorry to say. Helmets are one-use, disposable devices, and if you can't guarantee that the helmet wasn't in a wreck, it's like riding with a helmet with no padding at all.

I love my wife. Got her an HJC TK-8 brand new from Cycle Gear for $49.95. DOT and Snell approved. I've raced and crashed in those helmets, too. Also check the Dennis Kirk closeouts; full-face DOT-approved helmets start at like $25.

If you're worried about looks, remember this: Nothing looks cooler than walking away from an accident ...

[pbureau69]

if you are on a budget, look at GMAX helmets, suprisingly enough they are very high rated for safety and value... GMAX GM68S is a very nice helmet that is DOT and you can find them on the web for ~ 110$. 

http://www.g-max.com/gmax/gm68s.html#

[pbureau69]

If you're worried about looks, remember this: Nothing looks cooler than walking away from an accident ...

amen brotha!

[spc]

If you're worried about looks, remember this: Nothing looks cooler than walking away from an accident ...

Another Amen!!!

Except, walking away and trying to right your bike with a shattered thumb while arguing with the EMT's looks way cooler

[guitarking135]

if you want HJC but a cl 15 its snell aproved and you can get one for like 89 now thats your best value.