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Krieger
post Jul 19 2020, 12:44 PM
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I imagine most people toss them. I have three expired. Two open faced, one closed. They are not really expensive ones.
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post Jul 19 2020, 12:51 PM
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Shop art.
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post Jul 19 2020, 01:51 PM
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second vote for shop art. Set them right next to the old oil cans.
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post Jul 19 2020, 02:51 PM
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Flower planter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clover.gif) Fondue bowl.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Ice bucket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


If you do throw them out, cut the chin strap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Jul 19 2020, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Jul 19 2020, 01:51 PM) *

Flower planter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clover.gif) Fondue bowl.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Ice bucket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


If you do throw them out, cut the chin strap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


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Good call on cutting the straps

I do not have any garage art/oil cans. Maybe time to start
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post Jul 19 2020, 07:57 PM
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After all these years, you have to wonder if there are any real improvement being made to helmets. What is done from one Snell approval to the next? Do we ever know?

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post Jul 20 2020, 05:56 PM
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Mostly, I think the foam just degrades.
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post Jul 21 2020, 04:52 AM
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post Jul 21 2020, 08:01 AM
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Last couple of Snell versions have been to the HANS anchor systems. Otherwise, there's not a lot of safety differences between 2010, 2015, and the upcoming 2020.

SCCA Club Racing will allow the current Snell and one version back (so today, 2015 and 2010*.)

SCCA Track Night in America and autocross allow current Snell and two versions back (so today, 2015, 2010, and 2005.)

Some other lapping and autocross groups *might* allow older helmets, but I doubt it.

All my old helmets for the last 35 years end up on a shelf in my garage. Until my wife gets tired of my old ones and throws them away.

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*Because 2020 helmets are embargoed for sale until October - Snell does this every changeover year - SCCA Club Racing is allowing 2010 helmets through the end of calendar year 2021.
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post Jul 21 2020, 12:07 PM
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post Jul 21 2020, 12:51 PM
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I tossed my old helmets. I don't want the clutter and definitely did not want someone else wearing an old, possibly unsafe, helmet. If I had the room to display them....no wait, I still would not keep them. I have enough stuff already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 21 2020, 10:22 PM
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I am leaning towards throwing them out, but maybe hanging one from the roof gable outside the garage.
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post Jul 22 2020, 05:32 AM
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Autocrossers are sometimes allowed to use old helmets. Motorcyclists might be interested too. While sub-optimal, an expired Snell helmet may be better than the crap helmets that some people would otherwise use?
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post Jul 22 2020, 06:37 AM
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My choice.


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post Jul 22 2020, 07:38 AM
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I donated my last several to POC for the club's student/spare loaner pool. Although to me, wearing someone else's used helmet is pretty close to borrowing used underwear...
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post Jul 22 2020, 08:08 AM
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My choice.




Tracks could use them as braking markers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jul 22 2020, 08:10 AM
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post Jul 22 2020, 10:36 AM
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I keep 3 helmets. current one Snell 2015, and last 2 expired, Snell 2010 and 2005. That way I always have an extra for ridealong, although I have no passenger seat.
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post Jul 22 2020, 01:37 PM
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Love carr914 and Unobtanium_inc both have the best ideas. UIs idea is awesome if I had a better entry to my shop.

My first helmet that will be going on the shelf will be my still legal for some things open face helmet. Unfortunately I cannot use it in LeMons racing and have to get a full face.

Off to Racequip or somewhere for a full suit and helmet/hans.
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