Do I need a new helmet?

[papaver]

Always, always replace your helmet. It's not worth the risk.

[aicabsolut]

If it made an impact (got scuffed), then yes. Replace.

[RolliePollie]

I would replace it. When I first went clipless, I tipped over and hit my head on the pavement (kinda hard but not that hard) and my helmet looked fine. But then it fell out of the back of my Jeep a couple weeks later and practically cracked in two so I'm assuming it was weakened from the first impact. Thank goodness my head was not in it at the time!

[ilima]

If you have to ask, replace it.

Natasha Richardson supposedly only had a minor fall when she was skiing (no helmet).

You want your helmet at 100%.

[Imperfectstorm]

Hi,

Cut & paste this url in your browser

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_helmet

[ASammy1]

Thanks everyone! You confirmed what I "already knew."

[lph]

Hi - I'd say - if you've hit the ground with your head hard enough that it would have hurt without a helmet, consider replacing it. If you've just scuffed it from skidding, don't bother.