Exposed foam in helmets, durability issue?
06-30-16, 11:22 AM
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Exposed foam in helmets, durability issue?
Hello , I am still looking for my first helmet . I have read some reviews in where they say helmets with exposed foam in the bottom etc have durability issues, is this true? helmets like the Giro Atmos, or the Propero have a lot of exposed foam in the bottom and back. They are expensive helmets, they should last. Or maybe is better to look for Kask, Poc etc. they dont have those exposed foam areas
06-30-16, 11:27 AM
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I wore out the dial on an Atmos from several years of daily use, replaced it, replaced the pads, and now my son uses it. The exposed foam has not been an issue.
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Some scratches and marks, but no cracks or missing pieces of foam.
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Hello , I am still looking for my first helmet . I have read some reviews in where they say helmets with exposed foam in the bottom etc have durability issues, is this true? helmets like the Giro Atmos, or the Propero have a lot of exposed foam in the bottom and back. They are expensive helmets, they should last. Or maybe is better to look for Kask, Poc etc. they dont have those exposed foam areas
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