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Old 2nd May 2023, 18:16
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3top
 
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Cool

NO idea about the Switzerland Helmet....
However I was looking into the Gentex HGU-56 recently (re-issue of helmets in the company)
After some serious research - about 95% of all replies and recommendations come back for the Gallet LM-250 (NOT the 350, but the 250)...
I have no idea who would be the distributor in/for Switzerland.
I do know that Merit Apparel in Augustine, Florida is the only distributor on the planet that has helmets in stock (except the factory) and can assemble yours nealry immediatly.
(They also hav a fantastic reputation for fit and service, most of their customers never see the shop..... It seems they have the "remote fitting" process really dialed in!)

I spent an hour on the phone and they walked me through the whole process.....

HOWEVER - we did not order the helmets yet, so I cannot testify to the actual quality or use experience.

At present I am still using my 28 year old SPH-5 (various refurbishments).

The HGU-56 can be made to fit good, but why bother if the LM-250 can be ordered to fit perfectly....

Cheers,

3top

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