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Dreads + Ski Helmets

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PurpleDino
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I got dreads over the summer and it is my first ski season with them.  I've noticed how they are a lot less comfortable under a ski helmet than un-dreaded hair.  Someone with dreads, do you have any tips on how to stay comfortable while wearing a helmet?  Not wearing a helmet is a simple answer, but I do like to wear one just in case anything happens.  Any help is appreciated.  It's been getting to the point where I'm thinking about cuttin' them off.  But that would be truly sad.
Nov 29 2010 8:12PM
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theabortionator
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Dreads are your helmet man. Respect jah
Nov 29 2010 8:13PM
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PJS.
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awesome. just awesome.
Nov 29 2010 8:13PM
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JamesR
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I imagine a large helmet with a hat underneath would help. I don't have much experience with dreads though.
Nov 29 2010 8:13PM
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PJS.
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awesome. just awesome.
Nov 29 2010 8:14PM
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Afeld
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Nov 29 2010 8:15PM
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Cufe.
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perhaps a beanie or somthing that offers a bit more padding? or, wax the hell out of your hair and make it into a hair helmet when it freezes
Nov 29 2010 8:16PM
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blatt
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kaj zakricson. go to 3:50
Nov 29 2010 8:19PM
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207
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you have an automatic gaper gap if that counts?
Nov 29 2010 8:20PM
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Bonzalo
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ask this guy form chile
Nov 29 2010 8:30PM
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skithedirt
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Sorry to bump an old thread...

But, what I do is wear a headband under the back of your dreads over your ears and push it up kind of on your hairline. Then put your goggles over your hair so it flattens your dreads down a bit, then place the helmet on your head. I havent had any problems with doing it that way yet.

Feb 22 2011 12:47PM
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Alex_G
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get a larger helmet
Feb 22 2011 12:48PM
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Phog.
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kajs wife is a babe
Feb 22 2011 1:16PM
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Calb3rt
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I have had mine for four years now and they started out a huge pain especially while wearing a helmet. It gets more comfortable as they lock up. Getting a helmet a size larger than normal helped out a lot too. Now I dont really even notice them when i have my helmet on.
Feb 22 2011 2:01PM
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easiestEC
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Feb 22 2011 2:02PM
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95959
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Don't have dreads.
Feb 22 2011 2:58PM
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eldridge
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respect for getting dreads, ive always wanted them but i feel like i would look stupid, if i were black it i would have them in a heartbeat
Feb 22 2011 3:03PM
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mad.twatter
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Im gettin dreads soon. Pretty stoked
Feb 22 2011 3:08PM
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I.Am.Lorde.
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5:20 haha
Feb 22 2011 5:03PM
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ORDEAL
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I know a guy with dreads. Im pretty sure he just wears a hat underneath his helmet
Feb 22 2011 5:05PM
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Kotke
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.
Feb 22 2011 5:31PM
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FerrisBueller
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this...most likely
Feb 22 2011 5:41PM
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trettzilla
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indeed.he looks hilarious in that picture though
Feb 22 2011 5:59PM
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PurpleDino
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Yeah I'm the OP and I figure it out fine. Just an XL Smith Holt park but i took out the padding and put in some extra bike like padding. then i just wear a hat over my dreads and it's fine
Feb 22 2011 7:39PM
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