Limited impact protection:
No helmet can fully protect the wearer from all possible
collisions. Its function is to absorb impact energy by partially
destroying the shell and inner padding. This damage may not
be immediately visible. Therefore, a helmet that has been
subjected to a significant impact should be replaced, even if no
damage is visible on the outside.
When used correctly, helmets can reduce or prevent many
injuries. However, even low-speed accidents can result in
forces that can cause serious injury or even death. The
materials used in safety helmets are designed to deform on
impact and absorb much of the energy. Sometimes this can
lead to complete destruction of the material, transferring some
of the absorbed forces to the head. In cases where these forces
are strong enough, serious injury or death can occur. Since
various factors play a role in every accident, it is not possible to
predict how or when such injuries might occur.
Helmets are designed to protect against head injuries during
normal cycling activities, e-scooters and are not suitable for
other activities such as climbing, skiing, snowboarding,
motorcycling or high-speed sports such as motorcycle racing or
car racing.
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