Batting Helmets Lifespan

[James Smith]

The league Helmets have been refurbished a couple times, padding inside replaced and outside cleaned up.

Does anyone know if there is a suggested life for a batting helmet or can they just be refurbished as needed forever?

 

[InsidePitch]

The padding or changing of teams was always the reason DD got a new helmet. I don't think they are like motorcycle helmets where you hit it and have to replace it. Unless it's left outside in the elements for a long period of time I doubt it would degrade enough to warrant being replaced. We have even painted one of DDs a couple of times because it fit so well and she didn't want to change it.

 

[LPF4]

DD just got a new helmet from a new team that doesn't fit. I remember looking inside and thinking that it says 2 yrs. Also, there is a sticker from the manufacturer for the production date.

I'd assume the liability of using a helmet past some date isn't worth the consequences. Personally the likely hood is probably so slim of a girl getting hurt, but you never know. Only takes once.

 

[Cobb_of_Fury]

I hate to say it, because I know how tight Rec League budgets are, But...
Helmets are labeled to be replace every two years –
I agree it's probably a liability thing (and a way for the manufactures to sell more helmets) but all it would take is one concussion and someone would own the league. The minute the lawyer finds out the Helmets are beyond date - it would be over.
Especially after you have asked.

 

[James Smith]

It is about 1000 helmets so it is not cheap to do either.

 

[Cobb_of_Fury]

It is about 1000 helmets so it is not cheap to do either.

DANG! How many teams do you have in your league?

I think the kid's need to get their own helmets.

 

[James Smith]

I am asking for my father who just got put in charge of a good size cities LL program equipment.

I thought that same should apply to baseball and softball helmets, so I asked.

Thanks for your help.

 

[JAD]

It is about 1000 helmets so it is not cheap to do either.

I would provide 2-3 batting helmets per team and tell parents they are welcome to buy their own batting helmets if they are not comfortable with their DD wearing the "team" helmets.

 

[jimmy325]

The minute the lawyer finds out the Helmets are beyond date - it would be over.