Look into Scorpion helmets they are much higher quality than their prices suggest. I've been using their EXO700 models for years both on and off the track and have personally crash tested them.. They are high quality lids for little money. you can usually find good closeout prices from sportbiketrackgearCouple of questions here. What is the lifespan of a helmet? Who makes a good quality helmet that will let me keep some of my money for gas??
Yeap, five or so years or any impact.The useful life of a helmet is five years, or an impact with a hard surface. Whichever comes first.
I don't know what standards helmets have to meet in Canada, but here is a good place to start.
Snell M2010 Certified Helmets
What is you budget that you have in mind for your helmet? Maybe we can give you a hand. Let us know which brand and specific helmet you consider.Couple of questions here. What is the lifespan of a helmet? Who makes a good quality helmet that will let me keep some of my money for gas??