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Multi-purpose helmets?

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Cheezcake.
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I'm in the market for a new helmet for longboarding, since i just got into it this summer. towards the end of last winter, i was thinking how i needed to get one for skiing too. Do people ever use one helmet for both? or am i crazy for even thinking this up to save some dough?
Jul 22 2010 12:29AM
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That_One_Dude
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Poc receptor bug is built specifically to be able to do bmx and skiing so im sure that would work. You take out the ear pads and the vent covers and viola whole new helmet.
Jul 22 2010 12:33AM
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Cheezcake.
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You have no idea how much trouble you just saved me, thanks a ton.
+k.
Jul 22 2010 12:36AM
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That_One_Dude
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no problem bud i love my poc
Jul 22 2010 12:40AM
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Cheezcake.
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are you sure the bug works for skating too?

poc's website says the bug is ski-specific, but the plus is the one that works for anything.

Or is it fine and that's just their way of nickel and diming me?
Jul 22 2010 1:08AM
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-Marc-
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how do you take out the vent covers? i lost a sticker in there and ive been trying forever to get it out
Jul 22 2010 2:06AM
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That_One_Dude
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Yea positive i use mine in the summer to mountain bike so yea that is there way to nickel and dime you lol. But yes i am positive the receptor bug works both ways, i haven't had a problem using it either way.
Jul 22 2010 2:22AM
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That_One_Dude
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On the inside of the helmet just take out the liner, but make sure you know how it goes back. Once all of the foam is out you will see like a big one piece rubberish black thing lol thats the best way i can describe it. Anyway you just pull that out and your vents will be open.
Jul 22 2010 2:23AM
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-Marc-
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k i wil try that +k

Jul 22 2010 2:28AM
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Cheezcake.
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shweeeeeet.
Jul 22 2010 2:48AM
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Rolfe
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i think it the receptor plus helmet that is for multiple sports that what the website says http://www2.pocsports.com/products/showproduct.asp?category=10-Bike&id=10220 my link button wont work
Jul 22 2010 3:25AM
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^BEANS^
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im pretty sure bern makes all purpose helmets. just take out the beanie thats in side the helmet.
Jul 22 2010 7:40AM
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wintersway
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same with most giro (especially the encore since they make a bmx helmet in the exact same style)
also similar with bern helmets. just dont get a hardhat.
Jul 22 2010 8:28AM
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EmperorKuzco
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bern makes all purpose helmets just take out the inner helmet stuff for skating
Jul 22 2010 9:33AM
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