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POC Receptor Flow?

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@tlas
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I recently ordered a POC receptor bug for around $65. But turns out they cant ship POC products to Canada. This put me in quite an awkward position because I really want a POC Helmet, But any other shop sells them for almost $200. So that made me look around more and i found the POC receptor Flow, It is pretty much the bug but without ear pads and other winter features. But now i am questioning the helmet since it is a biking helmet and seems to have a completely different shell?
Anyways, I am wondering if i could just buy the Receptor Flow for much cheaper and use it as a ski helmet?
Nov 24 2012 10:16AM
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avocado.
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well, skate helmet is better than no helmet, but the skiing one will definately be safer. why do you want poc so much, i was hyped to get one , but they fit kinda funny. there are a lot of awesome helmets besides poc
Nov 24 2012 10:23AM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
Well, everysingle helmet i tried on has had an odd fit on my head, But the POC bug design fits perfectly
Nov 24 2012 10:25AM
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Cotter
Posts: 2546 - Karma: 849

A difference between ski and bike helmets are how the padding is. Ive found you can't really comfortably wear a hat under a bike helmet. It could just be me however. I would recommend trying to find one and try it on with a hat, see how you like it. Also TnL usually has a boxing day sale so you might be able to pick one up cheaper or as an Xmas gift?

Nov 24 2012 12:48PM
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d.mcknight
Posts: 778 - Karma: 1,539
order a receptor bug off amazon, thats what i did and they shipped to canada no problem.
Nov 25 2012 3:20PM
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ForeverYung
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OP where did you find one for 65 bucks?
Do want
Dec 25 2012 11:36PM
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malibufishnsurf
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spend the money. it's going to save your life.
Dec 27 2012 3:42PM
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