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RED Trace vs. RED Hi-fi vs. Giro Encore

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teamsleep
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I've been using a skated helmet for awhile but i wanna buy an actual snow helmet. Which of these (trace, hifi, encore) will have the most low-profile look/doesn't look bulky? I tried on the pro-tec B2 but i hated how it looked so massive/goofy but i want a skate-style helmet.
thanks guys
Jan 29 2007 8:04PM
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fouldsys
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trace
Jan 29 2007 8:06PM
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fouldsys
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you can actually use it for snow and skate. it goes both ways.
Jan 29 2007 8:06PM
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WONTON
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trace
Jan 29 2007 8:06PM
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symbol.
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The trace is a combo helmet, meaning it can be used for skating and skiing. It has the standard skate comstruction.

I have the HIFI and its such a sick helmet, Its super light and it dosen't look huge.

I don't know anything about the giro, sorry.
Jan 29 2007 8:07PM
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fouldsys
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OMFG DOUBLE POST^^^^^^
Jan 29 2007 8:07PM
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symbol.
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ha, when i started typing there was 0 replys. Jesus, you guys need to slow down!
Jan 29 2007 8:10PM
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iridefattwins
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i realy like my encore i dont think it looks to big and its a XL
Jan 29 2007 8:21PM
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teamsleep
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ok so 3 for trace
anyone else?
Jan 29 2007 8:21PM
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teamsleep
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yeah my heads pretty small so i only need a M
Jan 29 2007 8:22PM
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drewishish
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R.E.D. helmets are sooooo round. i have one adn i look like a fuckin bobble head. but there comfy and get the job done. and fairly inexpensive.
Jan 29 2007 8:22PM
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teamsleep
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which one is it?
Jan 29 2007 8:24PM
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freeski1620
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a hi fi saved my life Saturday. im going to stay with it.
Jan 29 2007 8:29PM
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RoLLLinDeep
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I had a hifi and liked it alot, then i got a encore and i love it and i have already taken some hard shots in it

i think they are both dope helmets
Jan 29 2007 8:35PM
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617jibber
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encore is super heavy
Jan 29 2007 8:36PM
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617jibber
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i suggest the hifi
Jan 29 2007 8:36PM
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teamsleep
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which one do you think looks more compact
Jan 29 2007 8:37PM
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617jibber
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the encore makes you look like you got giant dome piece
Jan 29 2007 8:41PM
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RoLLLinDeep
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no it dosent ......its different for each persons head shape
Jan 29 2007 8:43PM
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Skipig25
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all of them are good choices. I personally rock a g10, but I would wear any of these
Jan 29 2007 9:27PM
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Dustin.
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the pros use the hifi for a reason, its baller and i love it
Jan 29 2007 9:47PM
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SteezeNINE
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Boeri roller is a skate style helmet i got one and i have a hifi
Jan 29 2007 9:53PM
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teamsleep
Posts: 788 - Karma: 22
which looks better?
Jan 29 2007 9:57PM
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tjski
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hahah, u said it goes both ways..

...i have the hi-fi and it is light as fuck and a really nice helmet, i would get the audio if you can with the hi-fi or trace, its worth it.
Jan 29 2007 10:10PM
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ilikeplants
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I have a trace that I love. I like it alot, its fairly light weight. I think next season I'm going to go with the bad lt. instead though.
Jan 29 2007 10:29PM
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NFE
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I've broken 3 hifi's so ill never get one again
Jan 30 2007 12:32AM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Protec Classic Skate, with Nine.Nine tuneups sewn into the chinstraps. Best combo ever.
Jan 30 2007 12:36AM
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bigwhite.steeze
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hi-fis are soo fucking expensive though.

or at least in canada they are, there like 175$
Jan 30 2007 12:58AM
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Reed.
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bc theyre one of the safest helmets out there
Jan 30 2007 10:34AM
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rocktheLPs
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buy my bad lt.
Jan 30 2007 11:03AM
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=nick=
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trace, here i am wearing mine size M, not bulky at all
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Jan 30 2007 11:14AM
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teamsleep
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hmm so after what i read i think its either at tos-up between the hi-fi and the trace.

Jan 30 2007 4:05PM
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Jr-o-c
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hifi, lighter, stronger and better quality when it comes to snow.
Jan 30 2007 4:07PM
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skiRay
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the hifi is more expensive. and the trace and the encore are pretty similar. but the trace is much lighter. i have the trace and i have a medium, but i alo like to wear earflap beanies under my helmet. it runs small, so get a siz larger if you wear hats under...
Jan 30 2007 4:22PM
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teamsleep
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yeah i don't think ill get the encore
Jan 30 2007 7:46PM
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teamsleep
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SO final question:
between the trace and the hifi which is smaller/compact (thinner foam/shell). Im guessing the trace but i want someone who have tried on both to clarify
Feb 1 2007 8:50PM
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hollygrove
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smith holt?
it does the skate/snow thing too.
I like mine.
Feb 1 2007 9:00PM
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teamsleep
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wow i just checked the holt out and it looks sick
Feb 1 2007 9:08PM
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