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What helmet to buy??

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CharlesC
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so ns,
i am over the look of my helmet, and i dont think that it goes that well with my new outerwear.
so i am looking for a new matte black helmet. (i know its common) but thats what i want. ha
so i am needing some help.
i need a helmet that fits my oakley crowbars well, so there isnt like an inch of my goggs out the front of my helmet.
so any help is appreciated.
cheers guys
Feb 2 2011 5:50PM
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Whatsonboss
Posts: 391 - Karma: 10
Poc receptor bug, amazing helmet
Feb 2 2011 6:10PM
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kvan
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look into the giro shiv, fits really well with crowbars, super light, and a good looking helmet. also check out the poc recepter bug.

Feb 2 2011 6:10PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
yeah, i love the poc reptor bug too, but the guy i mainly ski with has one in black.....
Feb 2 2011 6:12PM
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Whatsonboss
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Go with the shiv or maybe check something from smith? Not too sure on the fit with crowbars though
Feb 2 2011 6:15PM
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SeanTom
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that's a problem? get one in black, get over the fact that you both have the same helmet.
Feb 2 2011 6:18PM
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sammy_
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can you wear a hat with the pock receptor bug?
Feb 2 2011 6:36PM
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.Max.
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Nope, It doesn't. He specifically said that he didn't want his goggles sticking out in front of the helmet...

Receptor bug is an excellent choice though. Multi-Impact design lets you bash your head without having to throw away the helmet. They're well worth the money.
Feb 2 2011 6:40PM
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Big_Tuna
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look at the giro g10 very nice fits absolutely perfect with my crowbars.
Feb 2 2011 7:22PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
yeah, i love that helmet,
but other than that, is there any others?
i like the shiv, but it does have the goggs sticking out the front yeah?
Feb 2 2011 7:22PM
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Big_Tuna
Posts: 191 - Karma: 17
it really depends on the size of your forehead like if you have a small-ish forehead then any helmet will probably be pretty good
Feb 2 2011 7:25PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
well i guess its normal... haha
if you go intoi my pics i have my current helmet.
umm, all i want to know is what is the best looking and fitting helmet for cbars and or splices.
haha
Feb 2 2011 7:49PM
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Big_Tuna
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haha k well my g10 work perfect with my crowbars

Feb 2 2011 8:05PM
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sammy_
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i hate auto correct on my phone.. does a hat fit with the poc receptor bug?
Feb 2 2011 8:28PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
umm, im not sure if a hat fits with it....
sorry on that one.
didnt even pick up on the spelling. ha

Feb 2 2011 9:45PM
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sammy_
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hahah no problem just wondering if anyone knew, im just go into the store and try it on... just to be sure
Feb 2 2011 10:16PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
just wondering, why do you need a hat on under a helmet?
do you mean a beanie? ahha
because beanies fit so well under it. ha
Feb 2 2011 10:26PM
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The_410
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i have the pro-tech ace free carve...fits real nice with crowbars
Feb 2 2011 10:31PM
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sammy_
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hahaha ya thats what i ment..word didn't come to me, im not sure why considering im wearing one right now but haha sweet. um do you need a size up or just a normal size one and the beanie fits.
Feb 2 2011 10:57PM
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sammy_
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hahaha ya thats what i ment..word didn't come to me, im not sure why considering im wearing one right now but haha sweet. um do you need a size up or just a normal size one and the beanie fits.
Feb 2 2011 10:57PM
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CharlesC
Posts: 255 - Karma: 16
haha, ok, no you dont need a bigger size.
i do the same, all pads out, and ear pads too, goggs under helmet, anyway
so what i do is put sticky tape over all the velcro patches to stop them sticking to the beanie, then i just put like 2 sets of pads in the front to try get the helmet to cover my goggs, thats why i need a better fitting one.
i have a r.e.d trace right now, so yeah.

Feb 2 2011 11:06PM
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ndye
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most of the outerwear i have i only wear caus seantom wears it too
Feb 2 2011 11:20PM
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blatt
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Poc bug. without a doubt the best park helmet money can buy. saved my head a couple times now.
Feb 2 2011 11:29PM
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TURRIINI
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word
Feb 2 2011 11:40PM
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CharlesC
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i know that poc is like, the best. and i love them, its just i know my friend will be pissed if i get the same helmet as him.....
is there any others out there?
Feb 3 2011 5:51PM
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CharlesC
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bump
Feb 4 2011 1:02AM
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hsavage
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wouldernt be pissed at all haha chill out. i dont even use it anymore.
Feb 20 2011 11:36PM
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Scootr
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The smith maze fits perfectly with my splices so they wud be pretty good with the crowbars
Feb 21 2011 1:03AM
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DTown3011
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Smith makes the best helmets.  I'd look at the Variant Brim or the Maze if you like a lightweight park look.
Feb 21 2011 12:46PM
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EastCoastSkiier
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POC Receptor Bug. No question.
Feb 21 2011 2:42PM
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.RYAN66
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i have a bern hard hat it fits perfectly i found it in my closet the other day and made a few mods to the inside and i love it. but i would say poc receptor bug. because the hard hat isnt really a good helmet.
Feb 21 2011 3:39PM
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nCrow
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Smith Maze
Feb 21 2011 4:19PM
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