when I've cracked and broken helmets, the LBS usually sends them back to the manufacturer. Evidently they want to xray and perform other tests on them to study how they repsond to stress and impact. I've gotten a coupon good for like a $40 credit to a new helmet.

Re someone not wearing a helmet. Yes, this is an age old discussion but really now... stupid, stupid, stupid. Have her talk to a neurosurgeon some time about all the people they have to try and peice together. Or, someone that has survived a had injury with partial memory loss or other impairment. Anyone remember that public service add with the watermelon hitting the pavement?

Irulan