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fishbait
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I really want to try using a helmet this season and see if I like it, but I can’t seem to find anything that looks good that doesn’t cost a hundred bucks. Any ideas for a broke ass skier that doesn’t want to wear a salad bowl
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animator
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fishbaitI really want to try using a helmet this season and see if I like it, but I can’t seem to find anything that looks good that doesn’t cost a hundred bucks. Any ideas for a broke ass skier that doesn’t want to wear a salad bowl


Giro Ledge, Smith Maze, Sandbox Legend, K2 Phase Pro, Oakley Mod 1. These are all the basic, “skateboard style,” lids that are goggles-under friendly and don’t look like the Smith Vantage.
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PissWizard69
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Smith Maze or the Smith Scout are both pretty good options. Also dont worry about dropping a hundo on a helmet… this its protecting your head so dont be afraid to spend alittle extra so you get some good protection.
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CarsonLentz
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Giro ledge is a very fine helmet.
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SofaKingSick
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POC receptor bug is great and surprisingly cheap
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SkiPigeon123
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honestly, a helmet is the one thing you should not cheap out on
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fishbait
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SkiPigeon123honestly, a helmet is the one thing you should not cheap out on


Yeah that’s actually a good point
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SavageBiff
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Honestly when I read something like this I have to ask the ?, is their brain worth protecting?!?
Don’t skimp on a helmet.
fishbaitI really want to try using a helmet this season and see if I like it, but I can’t seem to find anything that looks good that doesn’t cost a hundred bucks. Any ideas for a broke ass skier that doesn’t want to wear a salad bowl
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animator
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SofaKingSickPOC receptor bug is great and surprisingly cheap


They’re not making it anymore so there’s a limited supply out there
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SofaKingSick
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animatorThey’re not making it anymore so there’s a limited supply out there


ah interesting, i guess that's part of why i'm seeing such insane prices on it on google

that's too bad they're not making it anymore though, i love mine (i have the MIPS version)
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animator
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SofaKingSickah interesting, i guess that's part of why i'm seeing such insane prices on it on google

that's too bad they're not making it anymore though, i love mine (i have the MIPS version)


Yeah the auric cut is the replacement (if they even still make that)
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sullivano*b
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giro ledge runs you 50$ and is pretty perfect
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SendyMcSendyface
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Smith maze is cheap, light, solid, and comfy
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stroh67
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Skate helmets
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fishbait
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SavageBiffHonestly when I read something like this I have to ask the ?, is their brain worth protecting?!?
Don’t skimp on a helmet.


I think it’s worth protecting 👍🙃
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drew.ski
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I'm selling my smith maze, PM'd you about it lmk if you wanna buy it. it's in great condition
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TRVP_ANGEL
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goatmaster
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I got a Pret Cynic from a few years back and it is great. The ear muffs came out super easy and it fits well with goggles under. They changed it a bit this year so idk what the new ones are like but I can imagine not to different
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SavageBiff
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Yah me too
look on Corbett’s.com there’s a %20 saving between usd and cad plus they have good deals, might find yourself something better at a reasonable price
fishbaitI think it’s worth protecting 👍🙃
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fishbait
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SavageBiffYah me too
look on Corbett’s.com there’s a %20 saving between usd and cad plus they have good deals, might find yourself something better at a reasonable price


Thanks boss 🙏🏻 Appreciate it
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VAiLiENS
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Marker has some pretty nice beanie ready helmets and are very affordable.
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