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Whats New in Helmets?

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Whats New in Helmets?

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We are still in a buyer’s market–prices rose a bit prior to the 2008 economic slowdown, but discounts are available. There are more bright colors, following the brighter colors in the car and fashion clothing markets. Some helmets with oversized vents are very cool but have less foam in contact with your head, which could concentrate crash forces. Some have easier strap adjustments and many have rear stabilizers to improve fit. At the higher end, many designs still have sharper, squarer lines, departing from the rounder, smoother, safer shape still found in skate helmets. But the newer “compact” models have better profiles. There are helmets made for downhill mountain bike racing with face protection. A few manufacturers produce “multi-sport” or dual-certified helmets, for biking and skateboarding but most are just bike helmets with more labels. The CPSC impact and strap strength standard is legally required for all bicycle helmets, but not for skateboard helmets. Helmets are cool, ch

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