You took out the padding, right?

Generally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.

HolteYou took out the padding, right?

Yuh

SharkoGenerally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.

but skiing is a fashion show, these kids don't care about protecting their heads

When I dont go full balaclava I use an UnderArmour skull cap, works pretty well. Id go to a sporting goods store and look for stuff meant to be worn under a football helmet

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TBH you should prolly being wearing your goggles on the outside of your head since the helmet will actually work. Then you also don't have to pull out the padding. Regardless you do you, and yea I generally wear my goggles under helmet unless big mountain stuff. But if you're asking this question you should probably have all the padding and ear flops on your helmet 😂😂😂😂

My helmet fits pretty tight, so I got a Virtika hat. They're fairly thin.

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I often throw a my Level 1 five-panel under my helmet, they're pretty thin.

https://level1productions.com/collections/headwear-facemask/products/camper-snapback

As previously stated, UA skullcap is probably the way to go if you're looking to get actual use out of your helmet. People wearing beanies under their helmets might as well not be wearing one at all. Do what you want to do but if I were you i'd be looking for skullcaps as they are designed to not interfere with the helmets protective abilities.

SharkoGenerally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.

I'm not 100% sure on this but I believe helmets help very little with preventing concussions and brain injuries they mainly are for preventing skull injuries. It doesn't matter if you wear a hat or balaclava or whatever under a helmet as long as its there to stop a rail from splitting your skull. The most important thing is a proper fit as concussions are just from your brain hitting your skull when momentum stops quickly. Helmets help with this but it isn't their main function.

DeepskierI'm not 100% sure on this but I believe helmets help very little with preventing concussions and brain injuries they mainly are for preventing skull injuries. It doesn't matter if you wear a hat or balaclava or whatever under a helmet as long as its there to stop a rail from splitting your skull. The most important thing is a proper fit as concussions are just from your brain hitting your skull when momentum stops quickly. Helmets help with this but it isn't their main function.

Only partly right: you are right that helmets don't reduce chance of concussion, but they due reduce chance of skull fracture and severe traumatic brain injury. However, improper fit or position of helmet increases chance of concussion and these other injuries.

SharkoOnly partly right: you are right that helmets don't reduce chance of concussion, but they due reduce chance of skull fracture and severe traumatic brain injury. However, improper fit or position of helmet increases chance of concussion and these other injuries.

Exactly what I said, did you read my post? Also due=\= do, yet somehow I'm the one that's had a skull fracture.

DeepskierExactly what I said, did you read my post? Also due=\= do, yet somehow I'm the one that's had a skull fracture.

I did read the post, here are the incorrect parts:

You say that wearing beanies or balaclavas under helmets is fine. You then go on to say that fit is important, but what you're missing is that wearing layers under a helmet affects fit and position. A thin skullcap is probably fine, but something as thick as a beanie is not a good idea. If you have enough space inside for a beanie, then the helmet is too big; if the helmet is the right size and you cram a beanie underneath then it will not be sitting in the right position.

Also, you say that "helmets help with this (referring to concussion) but it isn't their main function" and I am pointing out that they do not help at all with concussion. Improper use of helmet increases risk of concussion, but correct use of helmets does not decrease risk.

Also I am a doctor if that helps.

SharkoI did read the post, here are the incorrect parts:

You say that wearing beanies or balaclavas under helmets is fine. You then go on to say that fit is important, but what you're missing is that wearing layers under a helmet affects fit and position. A thin skullcap is probably fine, but something as thick as a beanie is not a good idea. If you have enough space inside for a beanie, then the helmet is too big; if the helmet is the right size and you cram a beanie underneath then it will not be sitting in the right position.

Also, you say that "helmets help with this (referring to concussion) but it isn't their main function" and I am pointing out that they do not help at all with concussion. Improper use of helmet increases risk of concussion, but correct use of helmets does not decrease risk.

Also I am a doctor if that helps.

It does not. Attest if you were a hat or whatever under a helmet if the fit it proper. I have a helmet specifically for wearing hats and one for wearing with out. Also if I threw a brick at your head would a think beanie and some pads help? Not to mention styrophom has some give to it. That is how they help with concussions, the beanie, pads and a lot of helmet materials have some give to them for a more relaxed deceleration

To clarify they don't help enough to stop a concussion of do much at all they help very little but still help.

DeepskierI have a helmet specifically for wearing hats and one for wearing with out.

...That is how they help with concussions, the beanie, pads and a lot of helmet materials have some give to them for a more relaxed deceleration

Ok, so the helmet you wear without a hat is doing its job to the best of its ability. The one that you are putting a hat under may actually be increasing your risk of concussion.

Also to your last point, just to be really clear about this, helmets even when worn correctly do not reduce your chance of concussion (you actually said this in your initial post but seem to have changed your mind).

Your statements are based on your best guess and your assumptions. Mine are based on actual multi-center medical research studies. I'm trying to help you out here.

You seem to be more involved than you should be here

DeepskierYou seem to be more involved than you should be here

That's one way to look at it.

Another way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.

SharkoThat's one way to look at it.

Another way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.

Lol aight thanks I guess, I don't usually wear the bigger one with a hat just because I look like a bobble head but hey whatever. Look good ski good

SharkoAnother way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.

Sometimes it's best to keep some advice to yourself my man smart Alec's are not always appreciated

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lawsSometimes it's best to keep some advice to yourself my man smart Alec's are not always appreciated

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Not a smart alec answer, just real medical advice. But you do you.

/thread I got what I wanted buddy thanks for the help no one asked for

You asked for help. I contributed my 2 cents. If you don't want advice from strangers maybe ask your friends instead of making a thread on a message board.

Also typing /thread does not actually stop people from posting.

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SharkoYou asked for help. I contributed my 2 cents. If you don't want advice from strangers maybe ask your friends instead of making a thread on a message board.

Also typing /thread does not actually stop people from posting.

Ight man thanks for the medical advice I'm gonna go it the pads in my helmet. I'm just suprised despite the fast your a doctor you can't act older than ten but hey that's just my 2 cents.

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Maybe its hard because you got a helmet that fits.

try a neck tube or gator thing

Dude this thread is 5yrs old

personally I'm a fan of the "buy a helmet 2 sizes too big and stuff layers underneath until it fits" look

lmao wasn't expecting this to ever get bumped again. damn I was a stupid 17 year old lmao

Hes a doctor gais. Doctor in Music!!

lawslmao wasn't expecting this to ever get bumped again. damn I was a stupid 17 year old lmao

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