diff --git a/src/k_kart.c b/src/k_kart.c
index 600a895c0..23841324e 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.c
+++ b/src/k_kart.c
@@ -5498,7 +5498,7 @@ void K_RemoveBubbleHealth(player_t *player, INT16 sub)
 		if (player->bubbleblowup)
 		{
 			// 1.5 seconds of i-frames for better gamefeel on shatters
-			player->flashing = (UINT32)((float)(TICRATE) * 1.5f);
+			player->flashing = (3 * TICRATE / 2);
 		}
 
 		K_PopPlayerShield(player);