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How much should you spend on a helmet? Seriously

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trixsterphil
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Being as the whole CR thing is in the limelight i thought it'd be a good idea to ask this question. I wanna know whats the difference between helmets and price? My buddy bought a Scotty Arnold Protec for $40 and I bought a Giro G10 for over $100 and he's givin me shit about how I paid so much more! I say you pay for what u get. I just want to know wot people think about quantifying a helmet?

BTW big respect and regards to CR.
Dec 17 2005 12:57AM
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MSdemeanor
Posts: 106 - Karma: 10
Giro is definately the better deal. I work at a ski shop, and we always try to encourage buying GIRO. mine was priced 110, however i got it for like 75 because of my discount
Dec 17 2005 12:59AM
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t3shellvenom
Posts: 3491 - Karma: 56
i have an r.e.d, 89bucks
Dec 17 2005 1:34AM
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Scoszko
Posts: 508 - Karma: 11
i think my Pro-Tec was like 30 or somethin, nothing pricey at all
Dec 17 2005 2:46AM
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grubix2
Posts: 2628 - Karma: 25
I got my giro 9 on ebay last year for $50. Just remember, your brain is one of the few things the doctor can't fix... I always wear mine. I mean hell it doesn't even look all that bad. I think it looks kinda cool actually. And they are warm if not warmer than a beanie. Especially if you are in the park, you should have a helmet on. All it takes is a fall on that little 10 ft. rail to crack your skull open.
Dec 17 2005 2:55AM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,142
Get what's comfortable. 50 bucks more isn't that much if going cheap is just going to be bothering you the whole time.
Dec 17 2005 3:12AM
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t_walker
Posts: 934 - Karma: 37
the GIRO helmets are sooooo lightweight and warm, id spend the extra any day especialy when we're talkin about protecting your brain.
Dec 17 2005 11:34AM
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turtleman321
Posts: 192 - Karma: 7
i have a black fabric giro bad lieutenant and i love it i paid like 60 bucks shipped. best helmet ive had. i really liked the pattern and the feel of it and it makes me feel a whole lot better about myself and im not as nervous to try new things
Dec 17 2005 11:55AM
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jimmychung
Posts: 6857 - Karma: 25
my giro was $90 i think, and i love it. i feel so safe in it.
Dec 17 2005 12:04PM
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$westside$
Posts: 2934 - Karma: 18
ive got a giro, forget the price, but its def. worth it
Dec 17 2005 12:15PM
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Dallan!
Posts: 3668 - Karma: 11
Dont mind the price buy someone you like too lay your eyes on and feels good.

Remember that all helmets should be certifed so they should all protect your brain.
Ofcourse some would protect it more and others not but you can make the difference by just looking at the helmet.
Dec 17 2005 12:21PM
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dirtybryan
Posts: 270 - Karma: 10
Make sure you buy brand name and that its comfortable.

Helmets last you such a long time assuming you don't destroy it. I have a Giro from about 6 years ago now, they don't even make it anymore, which sort of makes me sad because if I ever have to get a new one I have no idea what i'd get. I paid 120 I believe for it, got 6 years out of it so far, thats lke 20 bucks a year. This helmet has so much character.
Dec 17 2005 1:06PM
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MNS
Posts: 5386 - Karma: 3,241
more like how much would you spend on your life. huh huh?
Dec 17 2005 2:54PM
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rachael575
Posts: 1412 - Karma: 90
50 bucks
Dec 17 2005 4:31PM
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VirginiaCliff
Posts: 148 - Karma: 10
i have the giro 9 with the tune ups, plays music in the headphone peices, pretty sweet shit, but for anyone who gets a helmet, dont get the cheapest cause it is usually a peice of shit
Dec 17 2005 8:12PM
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potatofarmer
Posts: 2020 - Karma: 13
yo, your heads your fuckin' head. Truthfully I would get something nice, for more expensive then some peice of shit thats not gonna really protect you, for cheap
Dec 17 2005 8:27PM
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D_Mezz
Posts: 1382 - Karma: 16
i have a giro and i luv it...get ne type of giro and u will b happy
Dec 17 2005 8:30PM
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Aseets
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 17
I bought a Giro Atmos for riding my bike, best $185 I've ever spent. I'm planning on getting a G10 this season too. What do you guys think looks better with a primarily black/grey outfit, the black giro or the snow camo kinda one?
Dec 17 2005 8:40PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
Just think of it this way: the price of your helmet will pale in comparison to the price of multiple doctor visits after you hurt yourself. I learned this the hard way unfortunately.
Dec 17 2005 8:42PM
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Billiards.
Posts: 6853 - Karma: 816
investing in a good helmet is key, I love helmets, they keep you warm and safe! Also I love that I am in a sport where the pros where helmets and people dont think there stupid. unlike skateboarding.......Skiing kicks ass
Dec 17 2005 9:04PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
They G10 is well worth your money, I love mine, I had the nine.9 but they say every three years, you should replace your helmet, so I was due for a new one
Dec 17 2005 9:11PM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Depends on what you want your helmet to do. I have a protec skate helmet, with soft foam padding, and it is designed to absorb impact in all falls, and thus prevent concussion.

The "styrofoam" variety are designed to take large hits, where some sort of concussion will take place regardless of the helmet. These try to protect your skull if say you hit a tree with your head going fast.

I realize that the protec is not as spendy, but I have only seriously hit a tree once and feel that smacking my head on the ground happens way more for me. Its a personal choice. Its your head.
Dec 17 2005 10:40PM
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bermbuster49
Posts: 7445 - Karma: 90
giro nine w/ tune-ups, sick stuff, i think i paid like 115 for it, use it everyday i'm out there!
Dec 17 2005 10:48PM
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r.w
Posts: 3489 - Karma: 18
i have the bad luietenant, payed a fair bit but i want one of those new bern helmets they are sick!
Dec 17 2005 10:58PM
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crazyfuck
Posts: 5968 - Karma: -7
wait, so your friend is making fun of YOU for spending more money? wow, things have changed in the few years i've been out of the public school system. when i was in middle and high school, people caught shit because they had cheap stuff, not because they were rocking dope gear that was made by the best companies out there.
Dec 17 2005 11:09PM
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Edward.
Posts: 9366 - Karma: 445
price doesnt matter as long as if its protecting your head
but i guess the average price is around 70-100
Dec 17 2005 11:12PM
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ztragnoB
Posts: 1704 - Karma: 27
your dome is priceless, you will be happy you have that lid after you take a few falls, trust me
Dec 17 2005 11:13PM
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salomonskiier12
Posts: 2862 - Karma: 19
get the most expensive one-they are priced that much for a reason: quality. Giro are top of the line-they are warm and don't break.

overall, helmets are a lot cooler than hats-there are cool graphics and things like tune ups, not to mention that hey keep you warm..
Dec 17 2005 11:23PM
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*542*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 19
How much should you spend on a helmet....how much do you value living?
Dec 17 2005 11:25PM
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*542*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 19
I spent $110 on Giro 9MX a few years back.
Dec 17 2005 11:26PM
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Bangor
Posts: 9599 - Karma: 129
My 9.MX is sick, I wear it all the time. Any helmet is better than no helmet.
Dec 17 2005 11:37PM
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marik
Posts: 556 - Karma: 10
i have 2 nines, 1 regular and 1 mx, best helmets iv used or tried on, warm and super comfy and light, and the tune ups are sick too
Dec 18 2005 1:26AM
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
75-140 max
Dec 18 2005 2:35AM
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attitashfreestyle29
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 209
bad lieutenants are only like 50 and the bern helmets are like 70
Dec 18 2005 11:00AM
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Aasert
Posts: 1583 - Karma: 9
If you want to spend money om some realy queality, go with http://www.sweet.no/
Dec 18 2005 11:08AM
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SBP
Posts: 1434 - Karma: 18
i say saving your head is worth as much as you can spend on your helmet so if you fall hard you can keep on skiing
Dec 18 2005 11:23AM
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
those are sooo ugly goodness me!
Dec 18 2005 11:25AM
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gab_mori7
Posts: 1099 - Karma: 55
giro bad lt = 50 canadian$
Dec 18 2005 11:38AM
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STAUSS
Posts: 8232 - Karma: 3,311
yeah it treats me good.
Dec 18 2005 11:47AM
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LeBlanc
Posts: 2888 - Karma: 20
I paid like 50$ on my s4, I didnt have the money for a 9, but its because Im frigin broke right now
Dec 18 2005 11:48AM
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crooks
Posts: 14693 - Karma: 786
i bought the 9 mx for 60
Dec 18 2005 12:25PM
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ThisAngelicRage
Posts: 8681 - Karma: 54
i have an old ass giro 9 it sucks i paid way too much for it, i lost the earflaps.. so i can't wear it if it's anything below 25 degrees... yeah it sucks.
Dec 18 2005 12:34PM
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MSdemeanor
Posts: 106 - Karma: 10
http://www.kingkeyser.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=215&Department_id=

good helmet for a good price.

i bought one and i love it. and its wicked comfortable
Dec 18 2005 1:33PM
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Jake...
Posts: 11976 - Karma: 296
i paid 80 for my 06 giro GG. just at a local shop..
Dec 18 2005 2:03PM
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LDuggan420
Posts: 1611 - Karma: 13
yeh giro kicks ass i just got mine this year and i love it
Dec 18 2005 3:16PM
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skihillraod
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 45
s&c provided me with a free 9mx after purchasing 3, selling two and wearing mine with cash in pocket.
I have a multiple impact beori that my rents got me years ago with fixed flaps for those extreme days.
Dec 18 2005 3:21PM
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suzia
Posts: 1720 - Karma: 20
i payed around 100 for my giro and it pretty much saved me atleast 5 times
Dec 18 2005 3:25PM
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airFS
Posts: 512 - Karma: 10
Get a helmet on ebay. Hardly any one bids on them.
Dec 18 2005 5:44PM
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