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Opinions on POC and other helmets

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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
I've taken a few hard hits in my K2 Rant from last year, and I think it's time for a new lid.  I liked the low-profile look and can go either way with the brim.  I was looking at the POC helmet.  Opinions?
Dec 16 2008 10:33AM
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K.C.dia
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The poc helmets are really really nice, but they just fit weird on my head ( it was my friends helmet though and they supposively form to your head). Bern's are really nice too.
Dec 16 2008 10:45AM
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Balto
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i just dont trust poc at all. alot of kids on my race team broke theirs last year. if your looking for a park style, check red, bern, giro, smith, or just get another k2 rant
Dec 16 2008 11:18AM
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strongmark
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spend $25 on a pro tec classic. 

duh.
Dec 16 2008 12:47PM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
Anyone used the new Salomon Brigade?  Not many places have them yet, but they look nice.
Dec 17 2008 9:36AM
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eurotune2
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the smith variant brim is a pretty dope helmet, and it is pretty low profile
Dec 17 2008 9:52AM
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Bumblesteeze
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I like the smith holt helmet. clean low profile look.
Plus, its not too pricey.

I recommend
Dec 17 2008 11:20AM
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cfox
Posts: 2286 - Karma: 40
my little bro just got one for racing and there heeeeeeellllllllllllllllllla money for a helmet but there pretty sweet supposly he had to get one for racing because they have ear protection
Dec 17 2008 12:01PM
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brandon_
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this guy speaks the truth.... . anyways , i bought this helmet, ITS SUPER NICE      only problem you must wear your goggles under neath if you dont it looks gay aha
Dec 17 2008 7:02PM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
We sell both POC race and freeride helmets at my shop, and they are awesome. They arent huge in racing for no reason. Their helmets are super safe, stylie, and comfortable. I guess comfort all depends on your head. They wouldnt have riders like THall, JO, and TJ if they werent legit.
Dec 18 2008 2:58AM
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phishfood
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they're supposed to break in when you hit your head, so it slows down your head and you don't get a concussion. they also come with a warranty that anytime you hit your head, you get a new one for free.
Dec 18 2008 3:33PM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
Well, I decided to do a little detective work on my Rant and took out the styrofoam to have a look see.

Note:  The foam was already loose.  I had returned my first one for the same thing, so when the second came loose, I just said fuck it and jibbed in it for the season.  Turns out all that holds the foam to the shell are two lines of industrial hot glue, which doesn't seem like the safest thing in the first place.

Anyway, there didn't seem to be any cracks or major compression spots.  I have taken quite a few shots, though, some of which would have probably been concussion worthy.  Do I actually need a new lid?  I was tempted to just get another Rant since they're so cheap, but now I'm not sure.  I would think more should go in to a brain bucket than plastic, foam and some glue that doesn't work.
Dec 18 2008 4:11PM
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