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Old 07-11-05 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Machka
Ever cycled in marble-sized hail?

Today was my first experience!! I can sum the experience up with two words: IT HURTS!!!
I have been caught by a hail storm. Too bad for me it was above tree line so there was no shelter. The helmet helps with the impact. But man... talk about an ice cream headache. The helmet vents allow the stones through and then they sit on your head.

The next week I bought a helmet cover.
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