Uses for old crash helmets?

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

We've got two old crash helmets that aren't really safe to be worn any more and we're not sure what to do with them.
I'd heard hospitals always wanted old lids but our local one didn't, so does anyone have any ideas?
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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

The fire station might be interested, I think they like to practice taking them off people.

Give them a ring, just not on 999. Wink

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

As well as the Fire Brigade you could try the local ambulance station.

All the best

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I have a better idea..

Turn them upside down and support them with something or other so that they don't fall over.... fill with planting soil, put plants in, water plants.. job done Thumbs Up

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jonboy · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

You could try this guys:
https://www.resus.org.uk/ , they're at

enquiries@resus.org.uk

They teach life support courses to all medical professionals/emergency services, and may have use for your helmet.

Jon.

RiderOfTheSto... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 May 2004 Karma :

Use them to go shopping in ASDA. Look here https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=33286
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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

I gave my old one to the ambulance station in my local hospital for their training. They seemed to appreciate it. Thumbs Up

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

I've used my old lid as a test rig for my A2 technology project, it's already 6 years old, was actually my dad's and had a nasty fall on it. Once i'm done with that, i might donate it to some emergency services.
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Stew · Posted: 18:55 - 30 Sep 2004 Post subject:

Use the old helmets as part of a fancy dress costume. Build extra fibreglass onto the outside to make a cool scary helmet or pull the insides out and build onto the padding to get a nice close fitting mask. Not long until halloween you know. Wink

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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Some of my favourite uses

Sell it on eBay as worn by Valentino Rossi
Sell it at a Car Boot Sale
Use it to give pillions lifts
Put it on your head and dunt against a wall to simulate a crash
Offer it as a sacrifice
Use it as a football
Wear it up your jumper so you look pregnant
Saw it in half for "scientific purposes"
Jump up and down on it
Give it to St Johns
Give it to the RUC/Andersonstown rioters
Use it as a bong
Wear it to a rave....

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well I've been doing abit of testing with my old helmets, well just me throwing dumb bell weights at them and see how well they stand up.

Recently I have been putting the melon my mum bought at tesco's last week in them, theres only a few dents in it so far Laughing

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karen_moomin · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Karma :

Old (and new!) lids make fantastic frog holders!

AzA · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

You could use them to headbutt chavs with as you wouldn't be hurting your own head Very Happy

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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

St John's Ambulance might be interested in it?
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

local riding school might want it for showing damage to skid lids

swaffs · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

don't supose any of these 'old' helmets is an OGK?
I need a clip for my aeroblade.....

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

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swaffs · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

how about using for a street fighter project;
https://www.superstreetbike.com/custombikes/122_0336_fight02_z.jpg

Marjay ???????

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

now thats cool Thumbs Up

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Thanks for all the ideas!
I'm going to try the fire station first... any excuse!! Wink

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Wear it in a mosh pit Cool

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