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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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So I just got my first 1/2 Helmet, And ITs a pretty sweet helmet. Its the 55s From Gmax with the internal pull down visor. But I HATE the padded Strapping. It half covers my ears and makes me look like an Idiot!

will it cause me trouble to cut off this padding? I think its just there for comfort. but Im not 100% sure.
 
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I have a Gmax, but the padding doesn't bother me, shouldn't be a problem to cut it off if you don't like it though. I would look it over thoroughly and make sure the straps go all the way through and connect to the helmet first though.
 
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Will it rub you raw?
 
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No, ITs like micro fiber on the inside of the strap, but it blocks my ears, and I dont like that.

The Straps go all the way threw the "Cover" and are rivited to the helmet body. Ill try it for a few weeks with the covers on, and if it does bother me... Ill take them off. Maybe they will help me conceal some ear buds.
 
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I'm glad this isn't a mushroom head thread !
 
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Well, it does make me look like Toad from Mario Bros. But... Its not so bad, And its built in hidden visor... That takes the cake.
 
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Originally Posted by Hotwire
So I just got my first 1/2 Helmet, And ITs a pretty sweet helmet. Its the 55s From Gmax with the internal pull down visor. But I HATE the padded Strapping. It half covers my ears and makes me look like an Idiot!

will it cause me trouble to cut off this padding? I think its just there for comfort. but Im not 100% sure.

 
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Exactly like this only Just Flat black,

 
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