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What is the lowest profile helmet out there?

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steezyjibber
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I'm tired of having my helmets look like an orb on my head. I've tried two different year models of the R.E.D. trace and a giro Shiv.

Any suggestions? Anything under 130 would be dope. I've looked at helmets online for this season and have some ideas, but i want to hear what you guys say.

Thanks.
Dec 4 2011 11:23AM
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bleevus
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the smith maze is the lightest helmet out there. its so damn nice.
Dec 4 2011 11:24AM
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steezyjibber
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thanks dude and also i don't necessarily mean the lightest, just something that doesn't look huge
Dec 4 2011 11:26AM
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wreck.yoself
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Sandbox is a snowboard company but the make what is basically a baseball helmet thats is still approved for protection. They all have a brim which might look kinda wack but very low profile
Dec 4 2011 12:26PM
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powderhuffer.com
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The Smith Maze is low profile for sure.  Also take a look at the Smith Holt Park and  POC Receptor.
Dec 4 2011 12:33PM
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CRiP
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smith holt park
Dec 4 2011 2:20PM
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JRyder
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Smith maze and poc receptor crown i think
Dec 4 2011 3:55PM
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reverendwrong
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well assuming your going to take the ears and the soft pads out, then the POC receptor. Pretty much looks like a skate helmet after you do that and you can get it a good size smaller than normal so it fits even better
Dec 4 2011 4:07PM
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steezyjibber
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+k to all thanks bump
Dec 4 2011 4:52PM
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richard.
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was thinking the same thing
Dec 4 2011 4:58PM
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Hermondo
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my pro tec is pretty slim. i'm not sure about the model because it's a few years old but check out the ace
Dec 7 2011 7:21PM
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ButterItOut
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POC receptor bug is super nice looking and really comfortable, and doesn't look like a orb on your head at all
Dec 7 2011 7:23PM
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ForeverYung
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I just got the R.E.D trace raw and it pretty low profile
Dec 7 2011 10:39PM
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monkatizer
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my holt isn't what i would consider low-profile...
Dec 7 2011 11:27PM
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wuHustle
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...but my smith holt park is. minus the earrpads and some padding, less bulky, super nice, affordable helmet.
Dec 8 2011 12:17AM
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H-Slice
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I love my smith maze
Dec 8 2011 12:23AM
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Tastyhorsemeat
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I had a smith maze and long story short I put stickers on and when I took em off, they left residue :(


I will have you know that I bought another one. Highly recommended.
Dec 8 2011 12:59AM
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Goosefiends
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http://store.sandboxland.com/collections/helmets/products/legend-certified
Dec 8 2011 1:45AM
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skithesprings
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my new helmet
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Dec 8 2011 1:47AM
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rudager
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Another vote for the Smith Maze, light and low profile. You barely know it's there, and it sure as hell doesn't feel like there is a massive ball on my head.
Dec 8 2011 1:53AM
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razors-chaz
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i ride with a protec b2 skate
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. its got a super low profile, lower profile than my goggles, fits goggles really well, keeps you reasonably temperate but for the cold days its worth wearing a low profile balaclava as it does lack ears and is super light so if your not a major fan of helmets its a good choice. tried to find a picture to prove my point here's the best i can find Click for larger image
Dec 8 2011 6:40AM
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84891jnf92048
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go with the smith maze. you
Dec 8 2011 7:05AM
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84891jnf92048
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you wont even realize you're wearing a helmet
Dec 8 2011 7:05AM
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loganimlach
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capix supreme. the shit.
Dec 8 2011 8:30PM
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zerospinskier
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I have one of these, but I got it a size or 2 smaller than I needed. Then you can see in the picture that there are 2 layers of padding. 1 soft layer, and a dense styrofoam type layer. You can rip the soft layer out, then wear the helmet with a beanie and goggles underneath.

It isn't as much protection in a huge fall as a real ski helmet, but still offers a good amount. And since you go a size or 2 smaller, it makes it very low profile.
Dec 8 2011 10:49PM
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Shlogan
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i have both the maze and receptor bug. bug fits more closely to the head and seems to have more coverage while still being low profile, maze is lighter and takes up less space on your head.
Dec 8 2011 11:24PM
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CDdesign
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technically just as smith advertises the maze as the lightest, Giro advertises the Seam as the lowest profile (closest the helmet can get to your head) on the market...
Dec 9 2011 11:06AM
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