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Equipment => Helmets => Topic started by: FvanN on September 01, 2012, 12:28:31 PM
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After spotting one of these on the TV a while ago I decided to try get my hands on one. Picked it up on ebay for £27 posted. First impressions are quit good. Nice design and great padding and not to heavy even with a steel grill.
Turned up in a nice black bag which will most likely be stuck up in the loft as I have no real use for it.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01551.jpg)
As you can see the padding is fantastic and makes the lid really comfy to wear.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01545.jpg)
Now something that I did find quite nice is the chin strap clip. To release it all you have to do is tug on the little red strap and pop its undone. I have not tried it with gloves on but will update the thread once I have had a net.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01548.jpg)
As for sizing I got the mens size which comes with 3 sweat pads for your forehead. These are 3 differant thicknesses and as I have a small head I will be stitching the two thickest pads together so I get a snug fit. Will also be trying to get my hands on another set as spares.. (anybody retailers with contacts at GN please get in touch if you can get a spare set)
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01547.jpg)
As for the weight it weighs in at 785grams which is not to bad but I hope to get my hands on a Ti grill from somewhere which should bring the weight below 700grams.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01549.jpg)
Air vents on the lid look really smart and offer good ventilation.
(http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx279/knarf333/DSC01550.jpg)
So in a nut shell :D.. Great lid for the price only down side is you can only use a GN Ti grill for this type of lid.... But once you have got one your all set...
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Just had an email from GN regarding a Ti grill for this lid.. Not wanted I wanted to hear. They don't stock spare Ti grills and cant source one.. So if you buy one of these lids get the Ti grill version... think I might have to now reconsider my options :(
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Just had an email from GN regarding a Ti grill for this lid.. Not wanted I wanted to hear. They don't stock spare Ti grills and cant source one.. So if you buy one of these lids get the Ti grill version... think I might have to now reconsider my options :(
What about Puma Ti grills? These look similar to Pumas...any chance of a pic of the area where grill attaches to the helmet with out the cover on?
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think these type of grille inserts into the helmet rather than screwing on doesnt it so would need to be an exact match?
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GM are the same aren't they?
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GM are the same aren't they?
Might be.. Will have to investigate