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Buying a new helmet - who replaces them every 5 years per manufacturers spec??

According to the industry...

Studies have shown that the EPS foam used in helmet does not degrade with age under normal circumstances. And can remain effective for decades.

Here is my EPS liner from a Shoei Neotec after a crash. Still had TBI and Bilateral Retinal Tear/Detachment...

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Most manufacturers specify that you should buy a new helmet after about 5 years even if you have not had an accident or dropped it. How many follow this practice. Mine is now 7 years old and seems in good condition. I have removed all the padding and inspected the foam lining and the styrofoam interior and everything looks good. I really like my helmet and hate to spend a bunch of money if it is only a marketing ploy.
Yes I buy a new helmet every 5 years or so. I don't spend more then $250 on mine and usually get them on sale. When I was working as a machinist and riding to work every day I would stink of cutting oil by days end. There was no way I was putting my stinking head in a new helmet, so I used the 4 yr old helmet for commuting for a couple years. I rotated helmets that way for years. Scorpion helmets have been my brand of choice but I always wanted to try a Bell, so that's my next one.
 
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