I recently purchased a new HS1 helmet and I have worn it about 5 times. I fell off today whilst jumping and landed on my side but my head followed and bumped on the school surface. I’ve had a headache all day and bruised ribs. My question is, my head didn’t hit the floor that hard and it’s a new hat- would you still buy a brand new one? Most of the advice seems to suggest even dropping it warrants a new one. I’m not sure if I’m being over cautious in getting a brand new helmet, but also don’t want to compromise when it comes to my head...
Does my hat need replacing?
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Yes I would. You hit your head hard enough to give you a headache.
The internal structure of the hat could have been damaged given a small crack will effect how the hat will preform if you are unlucky to have another fall and hit your head.
The internal structure of the hat could have been damaged given a small crack will effect how the hat will preform if you are unlucky to have another fall and hit your head.
Unless you can get it checked - some manufacturers offer this service - then I'd definitely change it. As @OwnedbyChanter says there could be, and probably is, damage to the internal structures which may stop it performing adequately in a future fall. It's just not worth the risk, you only have one head.
@Prjsmk I'd have changed your hat too.
@Prjsmk I'd have changed your hat too.
From someone who knows first hand how horrible a bad concussion can be please replace your hat asap. There may well be internal damage even if you can't see it and although a new hat is expensive, it's surely better to pay out for a new hat that could potentially save your life, you only have one head, look after it.
@Prjsmk I fell on grass too and ended up with a very nasty concussion - it doesn't matter what surface you fall onto, if your hat has a bump you really should replace it.
@Prjsmk I fell on grass too and ended up with a very nasty concussion - it doesn't matter what surface you fall onto, if your hat has a bump you really should replace it.
Yes definitely replace. I know it seems bad luck if you didn't buy it long ago but really truly you can't put a price on your head.
I too got knocked out falling onto grass, and spent a week in bed with a debilitating concussion. My boss in Portugal fell in a sand school with a deep surface, was in a coma for a week and still suffers the effects 8 years on. Neither of us had ANY visible signs of damage on our riding hats, not even a scratch. The surface you land on is irrelevant, if you hit your head, replace your hat!
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