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WTB a very good helmet. willing to pay.

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pianoman
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My grandpops is buying me a helmet for my birthday and my parents are telling me to choose as good of a helmet as I can with a limit (i'm guessing) around 80 bucks. i can get it from anywhere online. where does this great helmet live? this is a rare moment where i get to look for whats actually high quality and not necessarily mad cheap. + karma for help
Jul 25 2008 1:50AM
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Balto
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smith holt/hustle
Jul 25 2008 2:02AM
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cfox
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check bern
Jul 25 2008 2:09AM
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.jr
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those two or giro encore.
Jul 25 2008 2:17AM
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pianoman
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i've heard bad things about the giro encore.
Jul 25 2008 2:23AM
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.jr
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being?
Jul 25 2008 2:32AM
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t_wells
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ya i would go with a bern helmet.
Jul 25 2008 2:32AM
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pianoman
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https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/298693/
Jul 25 2008 3:20AM
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WeK
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Smith Variant Brim + Phenoms = $
I tried one on at the store and the adjustable draw inside gives the most comfortable feel I've ever had. Even better then the Bern I have with the full hatgear thing inside.



Or go bern, those look dope too
Jul 25 2008 3:51AM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
Anything Smith with Phenoms is so sick. They fit so well together.

I've got an almost brand new (worn 1.5 days) smith holt in size medium. if you're interested PM me
Jul 25 2008 12:25PM
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Jwalk
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variant brim or bern
Jul 25 2008 12:40PM
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dynastarskier71
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BERN man, they are dope. plus you can take the winter liner out an use it for your skate helmet in the summer.
Jul 25 2008 1:04PM
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Triple_Strum
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There are many excellent helmets you can find for $80 right now.  My personal list for helmets would be:

1) Smith Variant (Brim optional)
2) Giro G10 (MX optional)
3) Burton Hi-Fi
4) Smith Hustle (next year's updated version between a holt and variant)

Some will get upset with me about this, but I think Berns are a piece of crap compared to the higher end Giro or Smith helmets.  I do realize they are price point helmets and have great style for the price, but you stated you were looking for a high quality helmet.  While it is true that most helmets over $75 all offer negligibly different protection, they still feel different.  Anyway, scout around, you'll find what you are looking for. 

Jul 25 2008 1:17PM
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AntifreezeSteeze
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Ask if they'd be willing to invest in a helmet you could use for everything. POC made this helmet called the receptor which is certified for skateboarding, kayaking, skiing, biking, etc. I have the brown one and it is amazing how solid this thing is. good luck picking a helmet.

http://pocski.com/?m=6&c=1&p=W71022
Jul 25 2008 1:59PM
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pianoman
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looks really sick. does anybody have any complaints about this helmet?
Jul 25 2008 2:25PM
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B-Haag
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na thats one of the best helmets on the market im about to get that another good helmet that i have personally used is the giro omen
Jul 25 2008 2:33PM
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Pmoore
Posts: 1802 - Karma: 1,246
R.E.D HIFI definatly maybe a little higher then 80$ but if its safety parents will usually pay more, it is soo light and looks awsome fits great with goggles def the best helmet out there
Jul 25 2008 4:30PM
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SkeechyD
Posts: 2026 - Karma: 1,071
go with a smith holt for shure. fits very comfortable. looks sick and is relatively cheap

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/SMI0408/Smith-Holt-Jr-Helmet.html

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/SMI0411/Smith-Smith-Exclusivo-Holt-Mythology-Limited-Edition.html

http://www.backcountry.com/store/SMI0492/Smith-Holt-Helmet.html
^ those are the newer ones. and a lil more pricey but the designs are way sick
Jul 25 2008 5:01PM
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hippystinx
Posts: 937 - Karma: 167
sweeet protection www.sweetprotection.com
Jul 25 2008 5:36PM
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