Jan. 24, 2022, 10:06 a.m. -  khai

_>>   After replacing the helmet I crashed in, I made sure to scuff up the new one before riding again!_ There's a tradition in motorcycle roadracing where upon receiving new leathers, a rider will often have friends/pit crew drag him or her down the asphalt for a ways to "bed them in" - hopefully delaying the "high speed test".  I wouldn't do the same with a helmet, but I do tend to "drop test" kneed pads and give the elbows a good whack.  It's kind of like testing a stud finder before using it, to make sure it works...  ;p