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skibikeclambake
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I was just wondering if using a full face helmet would be ok for rails. I am very bad at rails and am pretty worried about hitting my face on one. I also love to do jumps and am going to tuckerman ravine at least twice this year and am thinking about getting into skier x. If you have any good ideas/suggestions on helmets, ill be glad to hear em. Thanks
Jan 13 2008 1:18PM
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nashbuck
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giro flint
Jan 13 2008 1:20PM
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skibikeclambake
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that was one on my lsit. Could i pull it off on rails tho? would it work. i know ill get hated on but i already do anyway
Jan 13 2008 1:50PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Don't get a full face for rails.  Just do them.
Jan 13 2008 2:03PM
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angus_k_
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id just do more boxes and get confident. besides, the main point of fulllface helmets is to protect your jaw/teeth, and i have never seen anybody bang there mouth on a rail. its not impossible, but its unlikely. just build up confidence on boxes and start small.

As for jumps, i dont know. I use a regular helmet and i dont worry about my face.
Jan 13 2008 2:14PM
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Samsquanch
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great advice line_snowman im sure thats what he is looking for
Jan 13 2008 2:16PM
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leone
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if you're worried about your mouth just get a mouthguard, i usually use one if i'm trying a new trick on a rail or a jump cause shit happens
Jan 13 2008 2:22PM
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Jan 13 2008 3:37PM
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skiP.E.I.
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my little brother used a 661 full face bike helmet last year so he didn't have to buy a new skiing helmet. He says it kept his face nice and warm but was pretty heavy. Also a guy where I ski now uses his full face DH bike helmet but Idk what kind it is. I knwo teh Giro remedy is a nice helmet and TRoy Lee Designs makes some sick ones but they're really expensive. 661 and Giro tend to be the most affordable.
Jan 13 2008 3:57PM
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skibikeclambake
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thanks to those of you who gave me the answers i was looking for
Jan 13 2008 5:26PM
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MiniMeDanny
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gyea.. sick nasty
Jan 13 2008 6:09PM
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