Helmet suspension straps
05-21-05, 12:47 PM
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Helmet suspension straps
I have a Giro "Gila" helmet I bought in 98. It has kept me out of the emergency room at least twice.
The inner webbing / strapping is wearing out. I have searched using Google and have not been able to find replacement webbing / strapping. Does anyone know if the inner webbing / Strapping can be replaced - and if so - who to contact?
Tom
The inner webbing / strapping is wearing out. I have searched using Google and have not been able to find replacement webbing / strapping. Does anyone know if the inner webbing / Strapping can be replaced - and if so - who to contact?
Tom
05-21-05, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rusht8205
I have a Giro "Gila" helmet I bought in 98. It has kept me out of the emergency room at least twice.
The inner webbing / strapping is wearing out. I have searched using Google and have not been able to find replacement webbing / strapping. Does anyone know if the inner webbing / Strapping can be replaced - and if so - who to contact?
Tom
The inner webbing / strapping is wearing out. I have searched using Google and have not been able to find replacement webbing / strapping. Does anyone know if the inner webbing / Strapping can be replaced - and if so - who to contact?
Tom
05-21-05, 03:05 PM
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Every helmet manufacturer warns that if the helmet has saved your melon, replace it. It is possible the helmet has damage that is not visible and could lead to serious injury in the next incident.
I have listed my helmet at the top of the list of insurance claims the couple of times a driver has put me down. When the insurance adjuster tells you that the helmet looks fine; look him/her in the eye and tell them that "You and I both know that every helmet manufacturer tells us to replace any helmet that has been in an accident." Neither adjuster gave me any further grief about the rest of my claim.
I have listed my helmet at the top of the list of insurance claims the couple of times a driver has put me down. When the insurance adjuster tells you that the helmet looks fine; look him/her in the eye and tell them that "You and I both know that every helmet manufacturer tells us to replace any helmet that has been in an accident." Neither adjuster gave me any further grief about the rest of my claim.
