General Cycling Discussion - Helmet Q.

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j. hughes
04-21-09, 09:08 AM
How bad would it be to cut 3-5 mm out of the notch in the pictured helmet that is apparently there solely to jab me in the forehead?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3462192125_26bf194cb2_o.jpg

gascostalot
04-21-09, 11:32 AM
That helmet was painstakingly engineered by a team of marketers to give you a false sense of security that the helmet will save your life in any and all situations.

If you cut that section off, you may compromise the integrity of the helmet in a case of a crash.
frankenmike
04-21-09, 11:43 AM
Probably not a huge deal, but it makes me wonder if the helmet is the correct size for you.

j. hughes
04-21-09, 01:48 PM
It seems to fit really well, but for some reason that little nub irritates me.
nick burns
04-21-09, 01:54 PM
That helmet was painstakingly engineered by a team of marketers to give you a false sense of security that the helmet will save your life in any and all situations.

No one is that gullible.
coldfeet
04-21-09, 03:16 PM
What model helmet is that? something looks wrong, is it possible to get a picture showing the whole thing?
JanMM
04-21-09, 03:21 PM
A picture of the helmet on the head would be helpful.
MikeR
04-21-09, 05:49 PM
What model helmet is that? something looks wrong, is it possible to get a picture showing the whole thing?+1

It almost looks like th back of the helmet.
CCrew
04-21-09, 05:55 PM
+1

It almost looks like th back of the helmet.

+3. Based on the way the vents are facing.
making
04-21-09, 06:29 PM
I had to show someone at a ride they had their helment on backwards. Try to explain that to someone without sounding like you are trying to make them look stupid.
making
04-21-09, 06:31 PM
jhughes, if it turns out you had it on backwards please disregard post #10. I had only read the first couple of posts.
PDA #1 poster
04-21-09, 08:00 PM
If it was the fact that the helmet was backwards, this thread is gold.
j. hughes
04-22-09, 06:58 AM
Come on, helmet backwards?
I'll pretend that wasn't a suggestion.
Its a Giro Havoc. Here's a pic with the visor on showing that the nub is indeed toward the front. I pushed the "nub" in a little so it doesn't protrude past the foam sticking out on either side of it and it is actually much more comfortable now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3465679792_9f65813f45_o.jpg
crackerdog
04-22-09, 08:52 AM
I was going to suggest using a C-clamp to compress it a bit.
making
04-22-09, 05:16 PM
whew