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Post by Maes Seren on May 7, 2008 15:34:16 GMT
Its a rather odd question but basically ive got a GPA titanium, which has the vents up the front of it.
I love the hat, so nice and light, doesnt make my head look like a monsterous mushroom, but...
A few years ago i had quite a bad accident whilst wearing it, i got knocked unconscious. Ive also fallen off considerably since then whilst wearing it but regardless of the weather, at the front where the vents are my hair gets quite sweaty.
It never used too, could it be due to the protection inside the hat no longer allowing air to ventilate?
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Post by kateflashy on May 7, 2008 15:50:21 GMT
could be ive got a cso one basicaly the same but i dont like wearing mine on a windy day or up high cos i get a cold draft on my head
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Post by Maes Seren on May 7, 2008 15:54:22 GMT
Ohhh id love a cold draft to my head in mine! Ive had sticks from hacking stuck in my vents and everything!
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Post by salexis on May 7, 2008 18:52:10 GMT
OMG time for a new hat! You have fallen in it and banged your head, you must get it replaced.
I know they are not cheap, and its a pain, but this is your head! No head - no you.
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Post by Maes Seren on May 7, 2008 20:29:37 GMT
I cant afford one right now im afraid. Its protected me on a fair amount of falls since then, but im hoping to replace it as soon as... At the moment im too skint to eat so hat comes second!!!
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Post by flash7 on May 7, 2008 22:06:02 GMT
Maesseren I agree with salexisj you must get a new hat. After one fall and knock you are supposed to replace them otherwise next time you fall off you may not be lucky. That is probably why the ventilation isn't working as it's knackered. Don't gamble with your head. Jockey skulls cost about 40 pounds [cheaper if you buy the childrens one which is just as good] it's a small price to pay.
My friend got a head injury when she came off her horse. She was told by the doctors that her hat saved her life. We all had a look at the hat after, you could see a huge dent in the protection foam that was compressed by the fall as a result of shock absorption. If the hat wasn't a good fit or damaged previously then she would have sustained a serious head injury. Even my motorbike helmet thats even bigger and has lots of padding in has to be replaced after every fall.
Sorry to harp on I'm just concerned x
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Post by ceej on May 7, 2008 22:10:49 GMT
I cant afford one right now im afraid. Its protected me on a fair amount of falls since then, but im hoping to replace it as soon as... At the moment im too skint to eat so hat comes second!!! oh my good god girl get a new hat - it doesnt have ot be the most expensive but this is your noggin we is talkin abooot! |
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Post by ceej on May 7, 2008 22:12:51 GMT
OOOh while tryingt o find a demo picture of why you should buy a ne hat (after an impact the protective inner gets squished) i found this page - quite useful as ot the guides and who accepts what.. www.beta-uk.org/Safety/HatGuide.asp |
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Post by racaille on May 8, 2008 5:27:52 GMT
I cant afford one right now im afraid. Its protected me on a fair amount of falls since then, but im hoping to replace it as soon as... At the moment im too skint to eat so hat comes second!!! oh my good god girl get a new hat - it doesnt have ot be the most expensive but this is your noggin we is talkin abooot! PLEASE Mae, get a new hat. It's absolutely classic - you MUST replace it after a fall even if it seems fine (although yours isn't if it's not ventilating). Get a skull or a Troxel in the meantime - I like Troxels and they are only around £40. Borrow the money if you have to but GET A NEW ONE! (There, I've done my bossy mummy bit ;D) And to everyone else who might have a bit of an old hat - they are like motorbike helmets, they do degrade with age. So if there is even little tiny damage, or even if it's just been around a while - REPLACE IT! |
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Post by only1wu on May 25, 2008 23:26:57 GMT
Get a new one, Mae. If you're really that skint send me your address and I'll send you the cash for a replacement. Take care. Wu  |
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