[nyer6]

hey all... real basic question here... my rudy project helmet strap was shredding a little at the tip near the fastening clip. i had to tighten it and now the helmet strap is almost choking me. is there any way to replace helmet straps?

i'd hate to buy a new @#$ helmet b/c the strap is too short. thanks!

 

[Squint]

I just melted the ends with a soldering iron. Once the fibers are all melted together at the tip, they're not likely to fray. This won't shorten the strap since you're only melting like 1/2 a millimeter.

 

[magnolialover]

How?

hey all... real basic question here... my rudy project helmet strap was shredding a little at the tip near the fastening clip. i had to tighten it and now the helmet strap is almost choking me. is there any way to replace helmet straps?

i'd hate to buy a new @#$ helmet b/c the strap is too short. thanks!

How old is that helmet? I have to think, if the straps are coming apart, you're probably due for a replacement anyway.

 

[Mr. Versatile]

Squint is right on target.

 

[nyer6]

i've had the helmet 3 years. the soldering (even if i had one) is too little too late....don't think it would help. i'm at the end of my strap

thanks for the tips tho guys.

 

[Mr Wood]

I just use a lighter, not a soldering iron. Same effect. It melts the loose fibers together and keeps them from fraying. This works with any poly strapping or rope.

 

[Andrea138]

You can also use the eye of an electric stove if you don't have a lighter.