Helmet Suggestions?

CaptainObvious. · 2013-05-28 20:19:59

I cracked my helmet on a rail and need to replace it for next season. I haven't bought a new helmet in a ridiculous amount of years. Can some people let me know their helmet preferences?

theschneidler

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Just look on backcountry or something. Ideally you could try one on, different helmets fit different heads

May 28 2013 8:21PM

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SnowMiser

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I like my Giro Shiv 2, picked it up on Evo last summer for like $50 bucks in a preseason sale. Also held in high regard are the Smith Holt and Bern Baker.

May 28 2013 8:27PM

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poc

May 28 2013 8:28PM

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Definitely smith maze. It's the lightest helmet out there, but still really protective. Also looks sweet and fits great with many different goggles

May 28 2013 8:36PM

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POC Receptor or Smith Maze

May 28 2013 8:41PM

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the skulls of your enemies work well

May 28 2013 9:01PM

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giro shiv

May 28 2013 9:02PM

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DGski

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Poc receptor is super annoying, I'm getting the smith maze

May 28 2013 9:16PM

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Personally I've been using a white Smith Maze since like 7th grade, no cracks or dents yet (then again I haven't really taken any hard falls directly to the head). I think it looks pretty cool. Probably gonna buy a black one for this season, definitely would recommend.

May 28 2013 9:18PM

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CaptainObvious.

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I think I found my answer.

May 28 2013 9:31PM

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+1 for the smith maze, super light and comfortable. If you take the padding out and wear a beanie under it, its so comfy.

May 28 2013 9:31PM

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CaptainObvious.

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Smith Maze sounds like a pretty good bet. I'm glad someone also mentioned it being comfy with a beanie on under it.

May 28 2013 9:33PM

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May 28 2013 9:51PM

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DGski

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is the padding only for comfort? or is it part of safety part of the helmet? im super curious because it would be awesome to rip mine out

May 28 2013 9:54PM

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May 28 2013 9:55PM

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CaptainObvious.

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The manufacturer is going to claim both. The question you need to ask yourself is whether a 1/4" of squishy padding will do anything for you? I always take mine out.

May 28 2013 10:02PM

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I think it depends on your head size and if you wear a hat under your helmet. I have a smith holt and i have a HUGE head and it works very well for me.

May 28 2013 10:04PM

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CaptainObvious.

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To clarify: the shock absorption and safety aspects of helmets is all in the rigid, gnarly styrofoam the helmet is actually made out of. The plastic shell is for waterproofing, design, and a little bit of protection. On a huge impact, the thick styrofoam will absorb the hit and hopefully crack/shatter. That's how it's intended to happen. A beanie serves the same purpose as the squishy stuff.

May 28 2013 10:06PM

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Next year, giro i believe, is coming out with a really cool looking soft shell design.

Havent seen it myself but the owner of the shop i work at was pretty geeked about it and i know we ordered a few of them. Its supposed to be more durable to blunt impact, and last for multiple impacts.

May 28 2013 10:07PM

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