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SamDana
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Anyone recommend any helmets, after a multi impact one and i got airbrakes which are pretty fat so they would have to fit, cheers
Aug 20 2013 9:43AM
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k2andcannoli
Posts: 644 - Karma: -36
Look into the giro combyn. Its actually looks good unlike poc

Its new, http://www.outsideonline.com/blog/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/skiing-and-snowboarding/giro-combyn-a-helmet-that-protects-you-hit-after-hit.html
Aug 20 2013 9:54AM
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k2andcannoli
Posts: 644 - Karma: -36
Damn anf you can send it back to giro, for free, so they can test it and ensure its still safe after you bash your nugget a few times.
Aug 20 2013 9:58AM
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the.ghost
Posts: 117 - Karma: 190
Bern hard hats are super comfy multi impacts....people say they don't fit we'll with huge goggles but I rock spy platoons and they tuck under the brim perfectly
Aug 20 2013 10:02AM
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k2andcannoli
Posts: 644 - Karma: -36
Bern isnt multi. And look like your getting shot out of a cannon.

I bought a first gen burn for $50 new. Now they are $150, and nothing has changed.
Aug 20 2013 10:05AM
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k2andcannoli
Posts: 644 - Karma: -36
Mine has a sticker on the inside that says its not a helmet, its a "hardhat" lol
Aug 20 2013 10:07AM
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SamDana
Posts: 43 - Karma: 43
i think the bern resemble to much to snowboarders aha! I would prefer it to have a little lip (not like bern) on the front of the helmet, to like add a bit of protection to my goggles.
Aug 20 2013 10:20AM
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Huck_Norris
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lol

The most important things about a helmet are the fit and function, both of which POC nails. Also, I have a Synapsis 2.0 and it looks fkn awesome.

POC also makes helmet shapes for round AND oval head shapes, so def try a few on and see what works for your dome.
Aug 20 2013 10:24AM
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VetleT
Posts: 41 - Karma: 81
Look into sweet protection, they are a bit exepensive, but i love mine. I have oakley splice, and there is enough space for those.

http://www.sweetprotection.com/
Aug 20 2013 10:32AM
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the.ghost
Posts: 117 - Karma: 190
I know...I got it for $35 to appease my woman not for actual protection. She wouldn't wear hers unless I wore mine . Then I stepped my shit up and stared crashing quite a bit more trying to learn new stuff and now I just always throw it on. Its taken a beating and seems ready for more. Won't pass any kind of inspection if they ever check at a comp or anything.
Aug 20 2013 10:36AM
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str6t9
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I will be getting the new Giro Combyn.
Aug 20 2013 10:52AM
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-SnowSnoli-
Posts: 756 - Karma: 1,703
The new K2 Phase Pro looks pretty sick.. dont get mine til October though.
Aug 20 2013 11:28AM
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,676
Poc is always good. Also smith, is RED still around?
Aug 20 2013 11:40AM
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Pipe_Munky
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Good call. The K2 lids are pretty sweet for the money. Marker is also relaunching their helmet line this winter and those look and fit pretty nice
Aug 20 2013 11:48AM
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k2andcannoli
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Pretty sure everything mentioned, save poc, isn't multi.

I bought a poc skull 2 (race) a few years ago and its unbeatable, literally I caught a gate last year that almost knocked me out, of course the helmet is fine.

Ive just never found one I like for everyday use. But ive sold probably close to a thousand. So plenty of ppl love em
Aug 20 2013 1:39PM
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bieberhole69.
Posts: 654 - Karma: 1,387
No more RED, its anon now
Aug 20 2013 2:15PM
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,676
oh really? I haven't been in the helmet game in a while. Honestly the easiest way is to just go to your local shop and try on a few. Most helmets look the same anyway
Aug 20 2013 7:10PM
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SamDana
Posts: 43 - Karma: 43
What you think of the Giro Surface S, looks pretty sweet. have got as much tech as the combyn!
Aug 21 2013 2:08PM
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k2andcannoli
Posts: 644 - Karma: -36
I personally love Giro. Their products are solid but beyond that every person ive met associated with Giro (reps, marketing folks, ect) have been beyond nice. They never talk down on other companies or tech. Just all around good people.

I have a surface and its dope
Aug 21 2013 2:15PM
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SamDana
Posts: 43 - Karma: 43
I think in sold with the surface, cheers dudes
Aug 21 2013 4:01PM
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SteezyEvok
Posts: 290 - Karma: 109
I love poc, quality helmets. Never had a problem with my receptor bug. Try one
Aug 21 2013 5:34PM
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SamDana
Posts: 43 - Karma: 43
Matt brown camo giro surface s looks sick! Just costs a bomb a delivery to uk!
Aug 21 2013 7:33PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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If you really want it, go to http://www.zyro.co.uk/  email them. They are Giro dist. in the UK. and If they are as cool as most distributors they will sort you out with one at your nearest giro dealer OR might even ship to you direct.
Aug 22 2013 6:00AM
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SamDana
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Nice one man! cheers
Aug 22 2013 2:01PM
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tomPietrowski
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Why not just get it from the brighams site. It's on there
Aug 22 2013 2:16PM
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Huck_Norris
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Yes that's the model but sorry to disappoint it's just all satin black with silver vents.
Aug 22 2013 2:42PM
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