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FSmertz t1_jdjszdb wrote

Reply to Recommendations For Bicycle Helmets by Nickodyn

As noted, helmets are not BIFL as they need to be replaced every 3-4 years. Plus safety improvements happen.

There are two authoritative sources that test helmets: Consumers Reports magazine rates them every year or two. And Virginia Tech university tests them regularly. MIPS is a key feature.

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johan851 t1_jdjs36y wrote

Reply to comment by BallsOutKrunked in Any good wiper blades? by HumanTarget

I had high hopes and they're well rated, I wonder if something's just different for me. I live in Western Washington, it's rare that we have heavy rain but we get tons of mist and light drizzle. The wipers just smear everything for me. Sometimes it seems like the windshield isn't wet enough.

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strangefaerie t1_jdjlrr7 wrote

Reply to Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

I bought a pair last year and the seam in the back ripped apart within literally 3 wears.

ETA: my partner has a pair of docs he bought about 5 years ago now that are still going strong. To me, the quality seems kind of all over the place, but I’m sure you can them repaired or replaced by the store you bought them at.

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Longjumping_Visit718 t1_jdjlgff wrote

Reply to Any good wiper blades? by HumanTarget

You HAVE to replace them both at the same time. Michellin or Bosch seems to last me the longest; everything else, how long they last depends on whether or not cats like to chew on them or they dry-rot from a month of no rain.

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facebook57 t1_jdjkldk wrote

Reply to My Panasonic ER411 nose hair trimmer. by HaliBUTTsteak

Have tried a bunch of different Panasonic ones and none of them compared to the Wahl I currently use. Bonus: the Wahl has different attachments and can trim lots of different types of hair with the same base.

Also, Panasonic has a worthless warranty and rude CS.

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