I'm generally clean shaven, but currently ricking done winter bum fluff. I won't call it a beard, as that implies some kind of luscious facial mane, this is more patchy, scratchy, wirey bits.
When I ride with any length of stubble I often find it gets caught in the strap of my helmet, which basically plucks the hairs out from under my chin / throat area and is very painful.
To the be-stubbled amongst you, any hints or tips on a way to wrap or cover the strap to prevent this ?
Helmet strap - Stubble
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Re: Helmet strap - Stubble
I've had a beard for as long as anyone can remember and can't say I've ever really had a problem. Could you perhaps give it a wrap of insulation tape?
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Re: Helmet strap - Stubble
Personally not found it to be a problem, although I have permanent stubble rather than a luscious beard
You can get soft little patches that go under the strap on kids helmets to stop trapping skin when you close the side release buckle. They might work?
You can get soft little patches that go under the strap on kids helmets to stop trapping skin when you close the side release buckle. They might work?
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Re: Helmet strap - Stubble
I found designer stubble could get a bit scratchy under the strap. Full beard no problem!
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Wear a buff maybe? Or sew a sleeve for the strap out of an offcut of lightweight fleece.
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Just grow it into a luscious beard
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Thanks for the suggestions folks. I'll see if I can wrap it in something.
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Re: Helmet strap - Stubble
If you're finding your helmet straps a pain then definitely don't buy an Endura Shacket. The poppers are agony!
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Re: Helmet strap - Stubble
Genuinely terrifying but very believable!Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:44 pm I've had a beard for as long as anyone can remember and can't say I've ever really had a problem. Could you perhaps give it a wrap of insulation tape?