Matte finish helmet - Problem?
I've got a 2005 Specialized decibel that's a Matte silver finish. Recently the matte finish has started to wear off(I've had for less than year).
I've ordered another helmet ( a pink giro animas) to replace as my primary helmet, but was wondering if I should trash the decibel, or put it on back up duty?
Meanwhile, back on topic......
I usually go off the manufacturing date stamp on the inside of the helmet. The helmet in question states it was made in March of 05(it had set on a shelf at the LBS for a couple of years). Given snell's advice of replacing every 5 years and the manufacturer's of every 2, I usually shoot for 3-5. So, it about due for one.
I usually cut the straps out of one I throw away, especially the crashed ones :)