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Helmet suggestions needed

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N_well23
Posts: 279 - Karma: 36
So I slammed my head on some ice tonight and had blurry vision for awhile afterwards and now my head hurts 'cause I wasn't wearing my helmet. The problem is that I hate my helmet. It feels big, heavy, uncomfortable, and bothersome. I currently have the RED trace helmet. I want a helmet that is fairly low profile, light, and something that I can easily wear my goggles underneath. any suggestions??
Feb 23 2009 2:14AM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
smith holt
bern baker
Feb 23 2009 2:16AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Basically anything. Perhaps visit a shop and try some on.
Feb 23 2009 4:00AM
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reverendwrong
Posts: 3145 - Karma: 142
POC.....if ur gonna wear a helmet u might as well wear the best one on the market...i wish i had that lil peice of info last year
Feb 23 2009 8:05AM
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hellomynameisjef
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triple eight
Feb 23 2009 8:11AM
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hawaiiansteeze
Posts: 3255 - Karma: 3,226

i have one and i love it.  wear it with a beanie under it and your set

Feb 23 2009 9:51AM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
POC=shit
worst quality helmets in the world, kids on my ski team go through them like hot cakes
Feb 23 2009 11:54AM
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ilikeplants
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mmmmm.. hot cakes
Feb 23 2009 12:21PM
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Jballz
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agreed


go with any smith helmet. i  have the variant brim. its super light, low profile with adjustable vents
Feb 23 2009 12:25PM
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blong131
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bern baker forsure
Feb 23 2009 5:19PM
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b-kul
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giro shiv.
Feb 23 2009 5:21PM
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Aaaron.
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smith variant brim
Feb 23 2009 5:32PM
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N_well23
Posts: 279 - Karma: 36
I dont know if this makes a difference but I want to be able to wear a beanie underneath the helmet also
Feb 23 2009 5:39PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
giro shiv, giro encore, bern macon, bern baker and some pro-tec  helmets have a low profile fit and won't make you look like you have a huge dome. check em out, but yeah i guess the best way is to go to your shop and try some on
Feb 23 2009 5:40PM
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Blokkie
Posts: 331 - Karma: 30
how come poc's are shit? thought they were like UBER safe and stuff.
Well i just got a poc receptor bug from my work and i have a bern baker.
I think the baker is quite durable (but ist classified a an hard hat, i believe)
its more low profile than the poc too but the ventilation is quite poor(dont care)

Feb 23 2009 5:41PM
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thisandthatfilms
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i have the bern watts. i think the only difference between the baker and watts is that the watts has air vents
Feb 23 2009 7:47PM
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blackoutbill
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My baker gets pretty toasty. I go toque, goggles, helmet without the little pads inside. I think the watts is the baker with vents. I love my baker though, I just wish it was vented
Feb 23 2009 11:22PM
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0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
i have one, with c bars, and a beanie under, it flys up cause of the brim. but with gogs over it is awesome.

i think over the summer i might try and use a dremmel to cut the brim off then sand it down and paint it or something.
Feb 23 2009 11:25PM
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KravtZ
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giro g10 great helmet i love it
Feb 23 2009 11:30PM
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frozenskier
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  i have the solomon holt and it has been working out well for me and you could definetly fit your goggles underneath.
Feb 24 2009 8:07AM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
New SMITH MAZE is the lightest certified helmet ever made. Under 12oz. Feels like a beenie.
Feb 24 2009 3:23PM
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DirtyMick
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I second this. I love mine.
Feb 24 2009 3:27PM
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frozenskier
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  schmies where did you get yours?
Feb 24 2009 5:12PM
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N_well23
Posts: 279 - Karma: 36
That helmet looks sick and it sounds like it would be pretty comfortable. Doesnt look like it is for sale yet
Feb 24 2009 7:04PM
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ReedSkis~
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sick helmet
also check out bern
Feb 24 2009 8:14PM
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