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Sandbox helmets

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Nacho+
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hey guys! I was wondering if any of you knew anything about sandbox helmets because I am thinking about getting one, but I don't have much info on them. I was wondering about their safety. Are they as safe as POCs? Are they safe enough?. I was also wondering about style. Do they look good in person? they look pretty good online, but I'm not sure. Thanks for you help
May 29 2012 8:11PM
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Jewschoolers
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they're safe as any other helmet

May 29 2012 8:18PM
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RyandaGod
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do not take this dudes advice. Ill kill him quickly, first point, poc helmets are puncture proof, sandboxs are not.
May 29 2012 8:20PM
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hokkanee
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They're not going to be as safe as the Pocs. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but don't hard hats lack the ebs foam found in actual helmets?
May 29 2012 8:24PM
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RyandaGod
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ill put it this way. Sandbox helmets would be my last choice, is safety was a priority.
May 29 2012 8:29PM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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Can't say I really like the way these look, especially on skiers. For safety, I haven't heard great thing about their helmets, but I have no first hand experience with one so don't take my word for it. In my opinion, you would be better off looking at different helmets. I am currently in a Smith Maze right now, and it is awesome! Incredibly light. Also, consider going back to a POC helmet again.
May 29 2012 8:32PM
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SEABURN
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they have a certified version with foam in the liner. it's not as comfortable as the original or as low- profile, but it's safer. I can't stand the brim, it's constantly pulling up the helmet on your chin like a big windflap.
May 29 2012 8:44PM
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bdarb207
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Zing. True story.
May 29 2012 9:30PM
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Jewschoolers
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congrats now you are safe from rogue javelins
May 29 2012 9:31PM
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Kolaczki
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personally, I think sandboxes should stick to snowboarders, as you look like a moron with a big brim sticking out of your head skiing, personally i have a smith holt park and it is the best helmet ive ever known, moral of the story, buy poc,  sandbox is ugly
May 29 2012 10:02PM
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bdarb207
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And/or destroying your head. Good luck arguing one of those is as safe as a poc. Get learned.
May 29 2012 10:59PM
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Jewschoolers
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12?

May 30 2012 3:52PM
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.ZT.
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I like my giro, it is a cheaper alternative to a poc. sand boxes suck /thread
May 30 2012 5:56PM
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bdarb207
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24. Sorry you don't know shit and are too cheap to buy a quality helmet. 14?
May 31 2012 6:41AM
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bdarb207
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First choice if being gay was a priority.
May 31 2012 6:42AM
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LC.
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Sandbox's product is not a "helmet".
May 31 2012 7:50AM
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Nacho+
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thanks guys. maybe I should look around for other helmets, but just fyi i wasn't gonna get the one with the brim. those do look gay.
Jun 1 2012 7:56AM
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RyandaGod
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my ski knowledge, far surpasses yours, and that joke wasn't funny. Especially for being 24.
Jun 1 2012 8:18AM
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bdarb207
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What a shame.
Jun 1 2012 8:56AM
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bdarb207
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I'm glad your elaborate ski knowledge enabled you to see the lack of humor in that statement.
Jun 1 2012 8:57AM
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RyandaGod
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im glad that was the best response you had, speaks volumes.
Jun 1 2012 9:13AM
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bdarb207
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Cool can we be done now?^
Jun 1 2012 9:34AM
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