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Bern watts vs macon

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argyle409
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I'm looking to get a new helmet I current have a Giro Encore and just don't like it its too big as in bulky and a bit heavy.  I have a bern macon for biking and like it so now I'm considering getting one for skiing or a watts.  But I have some concerns my current helmet gaps like hell so I don't want to buy a new helmet and have the same problem, it may be goggles though (dragon mace)?  Also if I were to get the bern macon I would get the audio with plaid visor knit and wanna know if anyone who has one thinks the material visor gets annoying with goggles on or no? 

opinions from people who own either one would be great
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bp.lando
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the brim on the watts def eliminates any visable gap, works with almost any goggles.
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lepp0012
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I've got a Bern Watts. The brim definitely covers up any visible gap. You can have a couple inch high gap, but you won't notice it because of the Brim.

My only complaint is that when you put your goggles up on it, they slide off because of the brim.
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hedgehog
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true on the baker helmet too. ended up wearing the strap under the helmet now.
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Vebbi
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macon for sure.
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Mex_LineJib^a
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get the style you like the most. both these helmets fit relatively the same, i've tried the baker (same as the watts but w/no vents) and own the macon... i can hardly tell the differene, i get little to no gap with either.
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