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A bulky coat compresses in a crash and leaves a car seat harness dangerously loose. The pinch test, safe layering, and which covers are actually allowed.
Equestrian helmets are tested to ASTM F1163 and carry an SEI tag, a different standard than a bike helmet. Manufacturer guidance says to replace one after any fall or impact, even a minor one.
Expiry dates on car seats look like a way to sell more car seats. There are three genuine reasons behind them, and the second-hand market compounds all of them.
A helmet absorbs an impact by destroying itself. The shell springs back and the foam underneath does not — so a helmet that looks perfect after a crash may have nothing left to give.
