Are the straps stiff? I have 2 kids with Giro helmets and the straps seem much stiffer than their dad's Bell helmet.
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I have this helmet and a Bell. The straps on the Giro are wider and therefore seem stiffer. That was the first thing I noticed about this helmet!
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It's pretty standard material. the straps will get less stiff over time with use.
1458102
No, the straps are springy, but are in no way weak. This makes for less noise and is actually a better bounce than the ones with springs.
1772739
I'm not sure exactly how long the straps are, but my daughter is almost 5 and a half...she is about 40 pounds and I haven't had any issues with the straps being too tight. I used this with her last year and didn't have to adjust the straps this year when she used it for the first time. We love this product and highly recommend it!
116771
I'm not sure. We have been very happy with the helmet. We have purchased 2 and they are very sturdy and well made. I highly recommend them.
248937
You can go to xenith.com and look over the sizing chart. IF your kid is in between sizes go larger. The Helmets run small due to the unique pads. Some come with comfort pads included but it's a great helmet both of my boys have them one 8 yrs and the other 12 yrs both were Med.
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Sorry to hear that. I haven't had that issue with mine. The way I set the chest strap on my GS, is loose enough that you can run 1 but no more than 2 fingers under it, there will be some slack, however, I don't think is that significant; the other 2 abdomen straps w/buckle, loose enough so you can run 1 finger under them. I hope this helps.
561953
I would say the padding makes the helmet tolerable for the 95% of the time it is not protecting from an impact. Understandable it is the 5% of the time you are concerned but, Personally I would get the larger helmet and add in pads to make it fit more snugly. These pads do make it possible for a larger helmet to fit and you can adjust pretty well by using them. Also, this will allow you to maintain the helmet longer simply by removing pads as the child gets bigger.
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Check the website. The new helmets are dual certified. The old ones I believe are not. It is a good helmet in my opinion. I've used it for recreational biking and skate. I have a big head so it was hard to find one that would fit. They are legit, have a skate team etc.
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It took a minute for me to figure that out also. They're rather stiff to move but the metal actually goes up into the head strap. So you either pull it down or push it up into the head strap.
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I don't any problem. It's a lot lighter than other helmets that I've worn: football, snowmobile, tanker, GI.
108085
I am curious about the same thing. I know that for bigger kids the straps are not long enough in G3 series, what about in G4?
573883
All I can say is that the fit is perfect as long as you measure the circumference of your head and use their sizing chart you'll be fine. I did that for my two boys and both helmets fit perfectly. Hope this helps.
1505612
I think it should be alright. The straps are generous. Sorry this took so long.
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Hello, the helmet and pads is for a child 5 years and older. I bought it as a gift for my friend's grandson, so I cannot measure the helmet. There are straps on the inside of the helmet for tightening. Hope this helps. :) T.
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I think it depends on the size if your head. It is not tight on me, but it is on my husband.It is a firm band, not flimsy
2107375
In my regular twin, the straps were tight - but they need to be to protect against any pressure against the rrail. I just worked with it.
1969553
I have found them to be quite sturdy. They're mostly plastic, but it's thick and tough. The headband has metal in it, and when you move it up or down a notch you get a satisfying 'thunk' each time. Even after hauling them across the country several times in my backpack (without carrying sack), I've had no issues.