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Old 08-29-2011, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Philm View Post
I have been tempted to fix it.

However, I thought repaired helmets are considered dangerous.

Phil
Repaired helmets are dangerous, but only if:

1) they have received an impact which has caused the outer shell to compress the protective foam layer between the inner padding and outer shell
(Note: from a visual inspection, the helmet may not even appear damaged, and may not even be scratched. This would be a reason I'd never purchase a 2nd hand helmet)

or

2) they are repaired with a chemical compound that either:
a) compromises the outer shell, or
b) the protective foam layer (normally via fumes).

This is the limit of my expertise in this area.
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