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Giro 2008 Fuse Bluetooth Audio Helmet

Item #GIR0074 | 0 in Stock
2 Star Rating

Evel Kneivel-esque

By Ranked #823 - Helmets November 7, 2008

I got this helmet for Christmas last year after deciding that it was the best of what Giro had to offer. The ventilation is a big highlight. It has an adjustable vent and you can put plugs in the front vents if things get bitter cold. The lowlights are that it is a giant helmet and the audio is disappointing. When I wear it, I look like I am about to be shot from a cannon. The audio isn't great. I opted out of the bluetooth functionality immediately. My cell phone rarely works on the mountain and I prefer not to be taking calls anyway. To use it in an only mp3 player mode, I had to buy a cable from Best Buy. Having 3 feet of audio cord running through my jacket wasn't the best setup. I would only recommend this jacket if you absolutely need to use your phone on the mountain. If you are just looking for tunes, take a look at RED or Bern. They make a lower profile brain buckets with easy speaker ear pieces.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] polycarbonate; [Liner] polystryene 
Ventilation:
16 Super Cool vents, Thermostat adjustment, Weatherstrip vent plugs 
Adjustability:
Chin strap 
Weight:
Not specified 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, snowboarding 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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