| Giro Switchblade parts, or a similar replacement?
Hi all,
Does anyone have any idea on a site that I may be able to get new pads
for my switchblade, or am I going to have to get a whole new helmet at
this point? I promised myself after I got the new teeth installed that
I wouldn't ride without a full face again, and I promptly went out
and bough the lightest and most comfortable version I could find. That
was in '03 or so if memory serves, and the helmet was a Switchblade.
Since then, however, the pads have basically disintegrated. As an
aside, I've lost a few pounds of hair since then, so it was not
fitting as snug as safe would dictate anymore anyway. I was on the
thinnest pads, so I think a real thick set would now bridge the gap
nicely.
The thing is, I've looked around and can't seem to find a pad set
for this helmet anymore. Am I SOL on finding pads for a helmet once
it's discontinued? If so, does anyone have a recommendation for a
light, well ventilated full face? I've never once removed the face
guard, even on the road, so I think a one piece model would be OK if it
wasn't overly heavy & under ventilated. I ride primarily XC & road,
with a bit of BMX, park & stupid MTB tricks thrown in, so I don't
want a three pound motocrossish helmet.
If I do buy another helmet, I'll buy an extra set of pads & an extra
visor (long snapped) as well this time to keep from being stuck in this
boat again. May not be a bad investment to keep from having a useless
~$190 helmet that you can't use.
TIA,
Dan
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