Would you buy a used helmet

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Symcity
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Would you buy a used helmet

Post by Symcity »

Well then............

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

Post by Deleted User 7077 »

Yes I've brought a few usually when advertised brought wrong size only tried it on .
Some still have stickers on .

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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Never under any circumstances. Dogsbody

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

Post by rtfm »

Wouldn't buy used. Wouldn't consider a free used helmet either.

Bought wrong size could be code for "dropped it on the floor but no scratches showing"

You can get good, 5 star rated Sharp helmets new for about 100 quid so no need to ever risk buying used.

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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Only if I was pretty certain of its history and knew the person who was selling it. Wouldn't buy one off a general punter.

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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Only if I knew the person selling it.
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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

Post by Scootypuff snr »

Would & have.

Perfect for far away tours (Malta) and leaving behind.

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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NO!

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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Simple answer no. Whenever I have finished with an old helmet I cut the fastening and take it to the tip.

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Re: Would you buy a used helmet

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I give mine to the local fire station for use in exercises - removal from crash victim etc.

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