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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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I bought a pair of Echo locks and want to take one of them off my FF hat and install it on a different hat. This hat has half-round D-rings which are a pita to use. If there is a way to release the metal-clip on the female lock, I'd appreciate the 'how to'. Thanks
 
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Dremel must be the only way to remove, so I'll leave it on the strap. Bought another $7 Echo for the new Skid-Lid. The Skid-Lid D-ring configuration is a bad design. I've had a lot of helmets and have never seen this before....oh well, the Echo should fix the issue.
 
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Unfortunately once it's on, you have to break the plastic to get it off again
 
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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This what your talking about? http://www.echoproducts.com/removingquickrelease.html
 
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thanks Steve. I had it in the back of my mind these were supposed
to be able to be disconnected/removed. That may have been on the card they come attached to. Never crossed my mind to see if Echo had a site. I appreciate the info, thanks.
 
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update: toothpick between each 'ear' and giant screwdriver to pry it out. worked like a champ. (trying to use the other metal-piece is 'difficult'. giant screwdrive is easy) no damage to strap or device.
 
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update: toothpick between each 'ear' and giant screwdriver to pry it out. worked like a champ. (trying to use the other metal-piece is 'difficult'. giant screwdrive is easy) no damage to strap or device.
Good to know! I've had to tear apart 3 in the past
 

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Those Quick Realese are a PIA ,, Took mine off and got one of these , More-Better http://www.ebay.com/itm/HELMET-STRAP...andise&vxp=mtr

 
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I like that piece. Single-prong 'stab' would be easier than having to line-up the two-pronger. Thanks
 
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