Most helmet manufacturers including Aria recommed replacing a helmet every 3 years because the shock absorbing foam inside the helmet looses its shock absorbing properties over time. In normally do it about once every 3-5 years.

 

What kind of helmet do you wear? What's your age? What's your occupation?
WTF?

 

Was rear-ended while at a full stop (in line at stop sign) by a kid gettin off the i-805 south; kid was doin at least 55 in a marked 15mph turn when he left 15 yrds of skid, hit the guard rail, bounced off it and then hit me.

I was wearing an ACC non-dot beanie

 

I've got a couple of half-shells. I don't have a novelty helmet yet, but probably will get one this year.

 

Way back in the 60's, I had a surplus Air Force pilot's helmet. Like the fighter pilots wore. Definitely not DOT or Snell approved, lol. Wish I still had that one.

 

Ive been struggling with buying a new Shoei RF1100, not sure Id use it on the 95deg + days but sure would be great in the cold..

Currrently I have a non dot novelty that Im greatly rethinking....

 

For really cold days or if it starts to rain, I have a SHOEI Multi-Tec with J&M Performance Series headset/lower cord for audio & comms.

For other days when riding with people that use comms, I wear my SHOEI RJ-Platinum R with J&M Performance Series headset/lower cord.

For days when I'm just out and about on my own, I have a Vega Carbon-Fiber 1/2 helmet.

Options are great and I've got one to cover any situation!

 

Seer 1/2 helmet.

 

1/2 now when up north full in winter

 

FF, it all depends on whether or not you want to keep your chin and teeth in case a "faceplant" should happen?