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Recommend me a new helmet
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So today I went a little too big on a 1, landed really hard on the left side of my head, got a mild concussion, and need a new helmet. Just thought I'd see what's out on the market and what all of you like.
I had a Giro G10MX which I liked because of the switch that opened and closed all the vents and because of the visor that keeps branches out of your goggles when tree skiing and keeps the sun out of your eyes. I also liked the fit adjustment dial, really easy to get a good custom fit. Only thing I didn't like was that you can't put your goggles up when on the lift/in the gondola and if you want them off you have to put them around your neck, not a huge deal as I am used to it, but its sort of annoying.
Basically looking for something lightweight, with good ventilation, easy fit adjustment, and most importantly, I want it to keep my head safe. I can only imagine how much worse it would have been if I hadn't had my helmet on ( a concussion is bad enough). Haven't really done much looking around, but the POC receptor bug seems pretty nice. So NS suggest me a helmet.
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Smith Maze is super super light.
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I would just go to a store and try them on... make sure it fits your head correctly before you buy. I though I would get a poc helmet, but it had a bad fit for my head. That is why I recommend you try before you buy. Find the ones that fit best then choose based on bells and whistles.
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smith maze, i dont even notice im wearing a helmet most of the time.
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this is always the answer. and take your beanie & goggles to the shop as well. make sure everything fits together.
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I've heard good things about the POc receptor bug, but I've got a Smith Holt and I love it.
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Smith holt, Smith maze and Poc receptor bug, the three answers you are going to get from newschoolers.
Go to a shop. /thread.
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I have the Smith Vantage...its got a bunch of vents, light, super comfy, and adjusts nice. it also has a smaller brim(compared to the Giro) so i can put my goggles up in the lift line no problem, just can't ski w them up... but i would go try some on and see what fits best
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