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Reply #30 - Aug 1st, 2017, 8:05pm
 
Now that made me laugh Jay! Haha. I only wear my helmet to be a role model for my grand kids. This old hard head would break the anvil. I really like the helmet, thanks Jay and Mark.
 
 
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In both the European and U.S. tests, weighted test helmets are dropped from certain heights onto both flat and angled-edge anvils. The six Clowns, including #1 Clown, that did breakfast at Barbec's this morning decided we would be safe, regardless of what helmet we were wearing, if we avoided situations where anvils could possibly be dropped on our heads.  Cheesy

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Reply #31 - Aug 12th, 2017, 9:25am
 
I would SO wear this helmet
 
 
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Reply #32 - Aug 12th, 2017, 3:53pm
 
This helmet might be my winter helmet as it does not have many vent holes. I may also pick up one like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073FJY5PM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1S7T1ZU 8V1Q4S&psc=1
 
My video review:
 
https://youtu.be/F08Ao3eyASc
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Reply #33 - Aug 12th, 2017, 9:59pm
 
Quote from JimFPU on Aug 12th, 2017, 3:53pm:
This helmet might be my winter helmet as it does not have many vent holes. I may also pick up one like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073FJY5PM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1S7T1ZU 8V1Q4S&psc=1

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https://youtu.be/F08Ao3eyASc

 
Nice review, Jim. I have the exact same helmet. I like it.
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Reply #34 - Aug 29th, 2017, 5:51pm
 
Here is my second Basecamp helmet review. I neither endorse wearing helmets or condemn their use. https://youtu.be/DVf8IBHVBbA
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Reply #35 - Sep 1st, 2017, 5:31am
 
I love the helmet, but I do have a few issues with it. The paint comes off very easily and the lense scratches pretty easy also. I think I will order a replacement lense and have it sprayed with a better finish coat. It is very light weight and I have ridden with it in 103 degrees, and it is just as cool, if not cooler, than my Giro with over 20 air vents. Overall, for the money, can't beat it. I can buy 5 more complete helmets and still be cheaper than one Giro Attack!
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Reply #36 - Sep 2nd, 2017, 10:32am
 
I just got mine in the mail yesterday.  Looks and feels great.  Thanks for the info and review guys, I had been looking at the Giro, but hated to spend the $ for it.  I also ordered the retractable lens model, it hasn't arrived yet and I'm anxious to compare the two.
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Reply #37 - Sep 2nd, 2017, 3:13pm
 
Quote from GBRAD on Sep 2nd, 2017, 10:32am:
I just got mine in the mail yesterday.  Looks and feels great.  Thanks for the info and review guys, I had been looking at the Giro, but hated to spend the $ for it.  I also ordered the retractable lens model, it hasn't arrived yet and I'm anxious to compare the two.

 
Brad, let us know what you think of the retractable shield helmet, after you receive it. If you order the helmet that includes three shields, please let us know if the "flash" shield blocks the sun more effectively than the tinted shield does.
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Reply #38 - Sep 2nd, 2017, 7:38pm
 
Will do!  I ordered it from Ebay as it was about $20 cheaper than Amazon.  Downside is that shipping will take longer.  It does come with the three face shields.
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Reply #39 - Sep 3rd, 2017, 8:43am
 
The white helmet with polarized visor is on sale on Amazon for $29.99 and free shipping.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TZY9NX/ref=twister_B074J7SSJQ?_encoding=UTF8&p sc=1
 
I think I will order that for a back up.
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Reply #40 - Sep 3rd, 2017, 6:53pm
 
Quote from jrob_bent on Sep 3rd, 2017, 8:43am:
The white helmet with polarized visor is on sale on Amazon for $29.99 and free shipping.

 
Figures...
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Reply #41 - Sep 3rd, 2017, 7:38pm
 
Quote from JimFPU on Sep 3rd, 2017, 6:53pm:
Quote from jrob_bent on Sep 3rd, 2017, 8:43am:
The white helmet with polarized visor is on sale on Amazon for $29.99 and free shipping.


Figures...

 
 
I hear you. I am always a day late or too early. I can be the only vehicle on a deserted road, and still get stopped by a red light, every time!
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Reply #42 - Sep 24th, 2017, 6:06pm
 
I finally received the Basecamp sliding visor helmet.  I ordered it thru Ebay ($36.99 plus $3.00 shipping) vs Amazon ($54.84) as it was cheaper; however it took over 3 weeks to arrive from China. The removable visor Basecamp helmet weighs in at 291 gms w/visor attached and the sliding visor Basecamp helmet, the pink one, weighs 285 gms.  The sliding visor comes with three different visors, gray, yellow and metallic (flash).  The sliding visor works well and is easy to remove and change out between the other visors.  The sliding visor is shorter than the removable visor and covers less of your face.  The sliding visor helmet is somewhat longer and more bulbous in the front, making it less aero in my opinion, than the removable visor helmet.  My major complaint with the sliding visor helmet is that it will not clear my glasses, so I cannot wear my glasses while wearing this helmet.  The removable visor helmet however works well with my glasses.  The metallic (flash) colored visor works great in bright sunlight, better than any other colored lens or visor that I have used.  One unusual thing that the sliding visor helmet has is the chinstrap lock.  I have included photos, it has a clicking mechanism, similar to some I have seen on some bike shoes.  Please note that I purchased the sliding visor helmet in the "hot pink" color for my wife.  I quit wearing that color many years ago. LOL  Both helmets are very adjustable, as my wife has a small head, and I have a large head (due to such a huge brain, I am sure) and we are both able to wear either helmet.
 


 
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Reply #43 - Sep 24th, 2017, 9:16pm
 
Thanks for your review, Gary. Guess I won't be ordering the retractable shield helmet, since it won't accommodate glasses. Going to see if I can separate-order a flash shield for the Basecamp helmets I currently own.
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Reply #44 - Sep 25th, 2017, 12:33pm
 
Looks like they are about  $19 on Amazon Jay. If they are darker, I might get one as well.
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