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helmet recommendations
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was riding in my gath surf helmet last year, but was too sweaty/cold in equal measure. plus it seemed uncomfortable in a way it never does when in the sea. maybe it was the goggles squeezing it into my head .... any recommendations & links for good stylish helmets for the snow? thanks in advance chog. |
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any recommendations & links for good stylish helmets for the snow?
Boeri, Giro, Red (Burton), and Leedom are the names that come to mind. First step is to find out which ones bit your head! I have a Boeri head - none of the others come close to fitting me properly while most of the Boeri line well for me. Once you 've found a few models that fit properly, then look at things like color, style, and other features. If it doesn't fit properly it's not going to help you much and might in fact cause more injury than it prevents in the event of a crash. Mike T |
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"chog" wrote in message
om... hi, was riding in my gath surf helmet last year, but was too sweaty/cold in equal measure. plus it seemed uncomfortable in a way it never does when in the sea. maybe it was the goggles squeezing it into my head ... any recommendations & links for good stylish helmets for the snow? thanks in advance chog. I can recommend the Giro SST - it's a skateboardy type thing. I bought it accidentally (thought I was buying a Giro 9) but the SST fared pretty well. I used it for a month this year in March, when the temperature was going up quite a bit, and even then I didn't overheat at all. My goggles fitted nicely into the front, and it has removeable ear-flaps if it gets too warm (which it didn't). Also, if you care much about what you look like, it seems to be pretty well-liked - I had a couple of people tell me it was the best looking helmet they'd seen that year. Keith |
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any recommendations & links for good stylish helmets for the snow? One that fits your head. I can certainly recommend Cebe and Giro 9. Giro 9 is a bit fragile looking so if you're planning on banging your bonce on a regular basis maybe you should look elsewhere. |
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Definately go try on in a store. Every helmet fits differently. I too
have a Boeri head, but even with the same brand, different helmets have different fits. I got a Boeri Kameleon. It's the lightest helmet I tried on, and has removable ear flaps, etc, which should be nice for late spring/summer riding here. The look is more racer than punk. Keep in mind that most helmets that are actually designed to take a hard hit are designed to only do it once. The styrofoam will crush and the plastic will crack. There are a few helmets out there that are rated for multiple impacts, but I'd still be wary. |
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"Mike T" wrote...
First step is to find out which ones bit your head! ^^^^ ouch! |
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I swear by my Giro 9. With the Giro name behind it, the removable
ventilation hole plugs and ear flaps (this year with speakers in the ear flaps).... I've taken falls in Giro helments in many different sports and have never had a problem!!! I'm talking serious head contact falls... But the end all choice is yours. Fit, versatility, comfort, reputation and price will all be factors. But for the price, I think the Giro 9 tops them all... And it gets top ratings in all ofthe reviews. Brett Disclaimer: Product recommendations are purely my opinion and the relay of information gathered through intensive research. However much I take safety equipement seriously, the decision as to what to purchase and when/if to wear such equipment is the sole responsibility of the reader of such comments. I cannot be held responsible for others actions. Do your research and always wear a helmet when participating in any action sport. "chog" wrote in message om... hi, was riding in my gath surf helmet last year, but was too sweaty/cold in equal measure. plus it seemed uncomfortable in a way it never does when in the sea. maybe it was the goggles squeezing it into my head ... any recommendations & links for good stylish helmets for the snow? thanks in advance chog. |
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