How long should a helmet last?
Posted: Jan 6, 2013 11:51 pm
My Elia helmet just had a "cute" plastic strap break halfway (that I know broke the same way for a friend on a brand new helmet), the foam is fine. Is ~2 years a normal helmet life expectancy? Especially now with decon? Should I stick to heavier helmets since climbing helmets aren't really designed for rougher caving? The comfort benefits on a long trip with a lighter helmet are great.
Do I have unreasonable expectations of my helmets?
Do I have unreasonable expectations of my helmets?