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05-11-07, 05:38 PM
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helmet...
just bought mynew helmet. Got it at the lbs, im actually wearing it right now....is that wierd?
Anyway, its made by Fox, black camo.
heres a pic
Anyway, its made by Fox, black camo.
heres a pic
05-11-07, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by g0tink87
just bought my new helmet. Got it at the lbs, I'm actually wearing it right now....is that weird?
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05-11-07, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by FlatFender
you like it?
Ive been thinking about getting one.
Ive been thinking about getting one.
I just love the camo though.
05-11-07, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Got to check the fit somehow.
I know i would be like
what the....! lol
05-11-07, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by g0tink87
im actually wearing it right now....is that wierd?
05-11-07, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
No, it's perfectly normal. In fact, I'm wearing mine right now as well:
05-11-07, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zoeglassjd
Don't ride in that one during buck season.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
He'd have more trouble in a cow pen.
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Originally Posted by evanatorx
what is the tacky, backwards plastic visor sort contraption on the top for?
my guess is the purpose is the same - to look tacky
edit: I really like that helmet though... dunno if it's the camo or the fox logo.. but it oozes cool.
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05-11-07, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by evanatorx
what is the tacky, backwards plastic visor sort contraption on the top for?
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Reminds me of the Giro Xen a little other than that rear spoiler.
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Originally Posted by evanatorx
what is the tacky, backwards plastic visor sort contraption on the top for?
duh?...its so i can go faster,.....geez!
05-12-07, 10:09 PM
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I have to agree with some of you...it is like those tacky civics and preludes that roll around roaring their tin can mufflers...my minivan is faster that them..
oh yeah, i can drive
sorry, but I have always thought fox to be tacky...
oh yeah, i can drive
sorry, but I have always thought fox to be tacky...
05-13-07, 12:30 PM
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The downforce from the spoiler shifts your center of pressure towards the rear on high speed descents, reducing the risk of an endo...yeah, that's it. 
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hey guys leave my damn rear spoiler alone....it helps me have more rear traction.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
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Originally Posted by g0tink87
hey guys leave my damn rear spoiler alone....it helps me have more rear traction.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
05-13-07, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilsGT2
Character? Are you wearing the helmet or dating it?
05-13-07, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by g0tink87
maybe both...why....you got a problem with that? They put holes in it for something.
you didn't have to go that far... thats just sick.
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Originally Posted by g0tink87
hey guys leave my damn rear spoiler alone....it helps me have more rear traction.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
Your all just jealous!
I think it actually gives the helmet a little character....so...yeah.
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did i type that!i hate when your just thinking something and it comes out
hahahaaha nevermind. lol