Replace NIke 004 Helmet?

[Neo5370 132]

I've got one of these buckets and the areas around the adjustment screws are slightly cracked but everything else is fully intact and, like I said in the title, it's new old stock (I know these haven't been made since the 90's. Do you guys think it's safe to use for non-contact rec-league/drop-in or should I replace it?

[Ralphiv#13 0]

I've got one of these buckets and the areas around the adjustment screws are slightly cracked but everything else is fully intact and, like I said in the title, it's new old stock (I know these haven't been made since the 90's. Do you guys think it's safe to use for non-contact rec-league/drop-in or should I replace it?

Isn't that the bauer 4500 helmet basicly?

[Ralphiv#13 0]

I would say just get the new version

[shoeshine boy 244]

yeah, get a new one. it may be non-check but that doesn't mean that you won't bang your head on the ice if you hit a rut and fall.

[Tikkanen 1]

If you're helmet is expired it needs to be replaced.

[Neo5370 132]

Isn't that the bauer 4500 helmet basicly?

Yep.

Thanks for the replies!

[HockeySavants 5]

older helmets plastic will deteriorate and although they may appear to look "fine", your head protection would be compromised.

On a side note, at least you can still keep it on the shelf for decoration, I wouldn't mind owning one.

[snapshow 0]

Bauer 4500 bauer acquired it when they were bought by nike

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