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Bern Macon Hardhat vs. EPS version

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LineBoarder
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Anyone have both or rocked both?  I have the hardhat, and i am curious to see the difference in the two.  Obviously the EPS is built for higher impact.  But, how is it profile wise?  The hardhat is perfect, mad low profile.  Is the EPS the same, or is it bulkier on the head?  Also, is the EPS heavier too?  I don't have access to the EPS so I can't tell.  Any help would be dope.

Thanks

Oct 20 2009 7:56PM
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thegoat
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The EPS helmet is going to fit and look almost identical to to the Brock Hard hat, it will be a bit warmer since the EPS does not vent as well as the brock foam does.

The main difference is that the EPS is a helmet, the brock is not, it is a hard hat. The helmet (EPS) is designed to absorb an impact by shattering or cracking (instead of your skull). It is only good for one impact affter that it needs to be replaced.
The Brock Hard hats are not helmets, rather they are hard things that go on your head and can absorb smaller impacts multiple times. Affter an impact the Hard hat will not necesarily need to be replaced, it won't however provide as much protection as a helmet will.
Oct 20 2009 8:42PM
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LineBoarder
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cool. thanks for the update man, makes total sense...  Good to know its the same low profile as the hard hat too....
Oct 20 2009 8:55PM
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thegoat
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might be slightly bigger (have not had the two at the same time)
but nothing you would notice with out a ruler.

I am getting the watts eps and I did not find it to be any bulkier then the brock Hard Hat version.
Oct 20 2009 9:05PM
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