Helmet trouble
05-16-11, 10:22 AM
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Helmet trouble
Hi Folks,
No, I'm not about to raise the old debate. I just wondered if other folks with children have had trouble with the so-called "PinchGuard" helmet buckles that are featured on many of the helmets for juniors?
For the life of me, If I have the straps adjusted properly, and seemingly the more careful I am to prevent it, the buckle will not snap together without pinching my Son's chin. He's happy to wear the helmet, but if anything is going to put him off, it is a helmet that has him squealing with pain when I help him put it on
. An ordinary buckle might well be in his future....
The good news? his training wheels came off this weekend
No, I'm not about to raise the old debate. I just wondered if other folks with children have had trouble with the so-called "PinchGuard" helmet buckles that are featured on many of the helmets for juniors?
For the life of me, If I have the straps adjusted properly, and seemingly the more careful I am to prevent it, the buckle will not snap together without pinching my Son's chin. He's happy to wear the helmet, but if anything is going to put him off, it is a helmet that has him squealing with pain when I help him put it on
. An ordinary buckle might well be in his future....The good news? his training wheels came off this weekend
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05-16-11, 10:46 AM
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I fell in love with the FAS chinstraps on my old Uvex touring helmet. They make a kids helmet, the Hero, that might be your huckleberry.
https://us.uvex-sports.com/cycling/pr...11&pModel=hero
https://us.uvex-sports.com/cycling/pr...11&pModel=hero
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05-16-11, 10:52 AM
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I've had the experience. Now, I put my pinky between the pinchguard buckle and his chin.
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05-16-11, 10:58 AM
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Thanks folks! that's two great ideas. Glad I'm not the only one, for a while I thought it was just me...
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And the winner is...... my finger! Several trips to and from preschool with no pinch - I've even convinced the lad that there's nothing to worry about, so he doesn't get apprehensive about putting the bucket on at all.
Excellent - thank you again for the suggestion, invisiblehand
Ed
Excellent - thank you again for the suggestion, invisiblehand
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