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Old 03-18-19, 09:10 AM
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when to remove foam inserts from helmet vents

when the temps reach the high 40s ~ low 50s I guess!

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I usually switch from the snowboard helmet to the summer helmet at some point in the low 30s F! But, the balaclava stays up to the low 40s.
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last cpl rides were at 29 & 38 degrees. think it's time to put them back in



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did this yesterday w/ temp flirting w/ 50 degrees. this time put them in a baggie so I'm hoping I find them next Fall ...

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