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MattL_RG
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This season is going to be only my second "real" ski season (I've been skiing for about 5 years, but my limited mountain access and consistent injuries have held me back). I progressed a TON last season and I'm thinking this season I should get a helmet.

I don't ski park AT ALL. I dont think I took one park run last season. I ski trees as much as possible, and when that's not an option, I'm either bombing groomers or skiing moguls.

With as much time as I spend skiing in the trees, do you think I should get a helmet? And what limitations do helmets have? I've always just worn beanies.... Are helmets not as warm? Should I wear a beanie under my helmet?

I'm a helmet n00b
Sep 27 2013 1:55PM
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PM4FreeJiberish
Posts: 447 - Karma: 3,533
You should totally get a helmet. They are comfy as fuck and keep your head warm. The Park is so gnar nowadays its almost a necessity, unless you got enough steeze and swagger to protect your head.
Sep 27 2013 2:04PM
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Dr.Dickless
Posts: 2620 - Karma: 1,392
I ski 50/50 pArk to all mountain and all of my concussions have occurred while skiing trees. Definitely get a helmet, they're generally warmer than a beanie you just gotta get one that's gonna be comfortable, I really like berns if you want to put a beanie underneath
Sep 27 2013 2:06PM
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Deviate
Posts: 273 - Karma: 240
I've had most of my bangs to the head outside of the park actually. Nothing ever too serious thankfully, but a couple of hits that I was very glad to have a helmet on, one recently was due to low visibility and hitting a bump on a rather steep groomer that flipped me over and landed me on my head.

You hear a lot of stuff about kids getting killed that might have been avoided by wearing helmet, especially in snowboarding, best to be on the safe side imo.
Sep 27 2013 2:18PM
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skier58284
Posts: 1705 - Karma: 5,365
They're warm, you probably won't need a hat under it but you might on cold days. Get a Giro. Very comfortable and warm and will help hold your goggles in place, there's no disadvantages.
Sep 27 2013 6:59PM
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LoathesRaisins
Posts: 3612 - Karma: 4,735
I have a Red helmet. Keeps my head nice and toasty. Has saved my head a few times.
Sep 27 2013 7:01PM
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STAUSS
Posts: 8232 - Karma: 3,311
definitely get a helm. 
Sep 27 2013 7:06PM
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Iraq_Lobster
Posts: 1866 - Karma: 4,904
get a helmet. it's not worth the risk of possibly killing yourself.
Sep 27 2013 7:22PM
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Fitz_
Posts: 427 - Karma: 592
Defiantly helmet no question, helmets have been the difference between life and death in some cases.
Sep 27 2013 8:01PM
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GayWolf420
Posts: 36709 - Karma: 110,893
Yeah i rock one and I ski a ton of trees. It'll help when you're diggin in deep for lines. Instead of a beaine, get a baclava.
Sep 27 2013 8:03PM
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first_rodeo
Posts: 2383 - Karma: 7,764
Yeah dude
you never know when some amateur snowboarder is going to take you out
Sep 27 2013 8:31PM
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p-fo
Posts: 9372 - Karma: 6,155
Definitely get one. You have a lot of options to choose from, so go to your local shop and try a bunch on, and bring your goggles and a beanie with you, especially if you're planning to go with hat and goggles under helmet. If you are, look for a helmet that has removable padding in the back as that will make it much more comfortable.
Whether or not to wear a hat depends a lot on the conditions. For me, a helmet with totally removable padding is best because I ski a lot in the spring and summer, when I definitely don't need a hat, and often don't even use goggles because they're too hot. In the winter, I can wear my beanie and goggles underneath, and in the summer, I can put the padding in and it fits without the beanie so I can get some ventilation.
Think about what conditions you ski in throughout the season and go from there.
Sep 27 2013 8:54PM
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slt.shred
Posts: 176 - Karma: 198
smith has a sale right now on the smith holt for 15$ check it out on their site, i picked one up last night
Sep 27 2013 9:05PM
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Peachbutt
Posts: 623 - Karma: 601
Helmet for trees for sure. Anywhere else not so much but trees are out to kill you
Sep 27 2013 9:51PM
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-WZ-
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 6,582
silly OP helmets keep you safe
Sep 27 2013 11:33PM
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DaffyDaDak
Posts: 864 - Karma: 433
Probably go to a ski shop were you live and just try on a couple, don't wanna order one offline and have it arrive to not fit you or not be what you had in mind
Sep 27 2013 11:36PM
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Slush
Posts: 1905 - Karma: 12,901
Get a helmet OP

I've had some crashes were I would've gotten seriously screwed up if it weren't for my helmet.
And their comfy
Sep 28 2013 12:10PM
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VerticalDrop
Posts: 324 - Karma: 4,479
helmets are a must. and not just for yourself, but to protect your self from the people around you. I cant tell you how many times I've been slammed into by some noob makin texas turns. in-mold helmets are lighter than shell construction & helmets will keep your dome warm cuz youll actually allow your head to breathe!
Sep 28 2013 1:00PM
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WU-sconsin
Posts: 565 - Karma: 1,301
no doubt wear a helmet I realized how useful it was when my helmet slammed into a rail.
Sep 28 2013 2:53PM
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Spiri7o
Posts: 2163 - Karma: 1,100
he said he won't be in the park...
Sep 28 2013 2:56PM
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cannaguts666
Posts: 504 - Karma: 256
Go try a bunch on. Its all preference though. I like to take the ear pads out and wear my beanie and goggles underneath the helmet.
Sep 28 2013 3:18PM
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YoungJ
Posts: 447 - Karma: 883
I'd be more inclined to wear a helmet in trees since i got lost once and ended up double ejecting into a stream but i always wear a helmet no matter where i am.
Sep 28 2013 5:01PM
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TRASHTALK
Posts: 324 - Karma: 493
SMITH MAZE...DO YASELF A FAVOR AND GET IT.
Sep 28 2013 5:04PM
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Brule.
Posts: 3849 - Karma: 5,665
Bought a POC Receptor Bug last season and it's one of the safest helmets I've ever had. It's light, compatible with almost every kind of goggles, and it helps a lot, OP. I love mine because it's warm, safe, and has a lot of venting in the helmet.
Sep 28 2013 5:21PM
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Bagina
Posts: 849 - Karma: 2,888
Yeah so he should order one ONLINE.
Sep 28 2013 5:35PM
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chicken
Posts: 6843 - Karma: 2,122
come on. man the fuck up. you don't need a helmet.
Sep 28 2013 9:56PM
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Washow
Posts: 343 - Karma: 460
there's no downside for wearing helmets whereas if you hit something without one, you might fucking die

i don't get people who don't wear helmets... they are warm and comfy as fuck so much better than some balaclava
Sep 29 2013 1:14AM
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BrokenBones
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Sep 29 2013 1:18AM
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Cyanicenine
Posts: 966 - Karma: 2,296
The main limitation of most helmets is the "one and done" helmet flaw. What this means is that if you take one major blow to your helmet you need to replace it.

Most kids are too poor to follow this policy which means they really should be looking at some of the new MIPS helmetsor the new Giro softshell helmet.
Sep 29 2013 1:55AM
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Cyanicenine
Posts: 966 - Karma: 2,296
Don’t Wear a Beanie or Hat Under Your Helmet. “This is one of the biggest fashion misconceptions out there,” says Greg Bearce, supervisor at Pete Lanes Warm Springs. “A beanie is var far the worst thing you can wear under a helmet because it prevents the helmet from doing its job,” adds Bearce, “it just allows for too much movement, doesn’t let the helmet do what it was designed to do and can lead to the compression injuries that cause concussions.” Bearce notes that some of the really thin skull caps can work under helmets because they conform exactly to the head. But when in doubt, just avoid any thicker under layers–having the room to fit a hat or beanie probably means that the helmet is too big and is not a proper fit anyway. -
Sep 29 2013 6:23AM
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bigskier1010
Posts: 126 - Karma: 187
Helmet all the way .
Sep 29 2013 6:33PM
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