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Best Park Helmet?

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APunx176
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Looking for a new helmet. Mine is heavy and insanely ugly (giro nine.10). What are some good looking and good performing park helmets? I care about how it looks because my last helmet stuck out like a sore thumb when I was skiing and it kind of distracted me from what I should've been focusing on. I'm leaning towards the Smith Maze Matte Black so does anyone have any experience with it?
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Aug 27 2014 8:26PM
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.FRY.
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poc receptor bug
Aug 27 2014 8:31PM
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tomPietrowski
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It does not matter what it looks like if it does not fit you. Go try some on with your goggles and see what works for you. Just one thing though that nine.10 I not very heavy so you may be surprised by th weights so just a note reason to go try some.
Aug 27 2014 8:35PM
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APunx176
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tomPietrowskiIt does not matter what it looks like if it does not fit you. Go try some on with your goggles and see what works for you. Just one thing though that nine.10 I not very heavy so you may be surprised by th weights so just a note reason to go try some.


really? Would it be because my head is a lot smaller than the size I got? I have to adjust it to be as small as it can go when I use it
Aug 27 2014 8:50PM
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tomPietrowski
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CalebTheKillianreally? Would it be because my head is a lot smaller than the size I got? I have to adjust it to be as small as it can go when I use it


Maybe. Hav you tried on any other helmets to compare? The one you have has a tonn of vents which makes it pretty light.
Aug 27 2014 9:11PM
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APunx176
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tomPietrowskiMaybe. Hav you tried on any other helmets to compare? The one you have has a tonn of vents which makes it pretty light.


I tried on my friends old smith helmet. Looked nice, fairly light, but didn't fit me well (not my size). When I was at the store I was rushed because our freezer went out at home.
Aug 27 2014 9:15PM
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Amarino
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The Gyro Combyn is the shit
Aug 27 2014 9:46PM
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Dan_W
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Giro Combyn or Discord
Aug 27 2014 9:46PM
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APunx176
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AmarinoThe Gyro Combyn is the shit


jOkEtHeJiBeRGiro Combyn or Discord


Both look sick. Thanks guys! I'll go check them out at MC Sports
Aug 27 2014 10:42PM
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LamieJ
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.FRY.poc receptor bug


Hands down best looking helmet
Aug 28 2014 12:15AM
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IBAM
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Smith Holt
Aug 28 2014 12:26AM
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APunx176
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IamIBAMSmith Holt


I was thinking about this one too.
Aug 28 2014 12:44AM
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APunx176
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.FRY.poc receptor bug


Hands down best looking helmet ever

How about this helmet http://www.evo.com/helmets/giro-surface-s-helmet.aspx#image=56061/304612/giro-surface-s-helmet-matte-black-side.jpg
Aug 28 2014 12:49AM
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Iraq_Lobster
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the combyn or smith maze, or even a scott helmet, but dont fucking go for the damn poc receptor bug, it looks like shit and is what tools wear, they are gey
Aug 28 2014 11:30AM
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[nick]
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Nothing lighter or steezier:

http://www.backcountry.com/pro-tec-classic-bucky-helmet?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6cHJvdGVjIGNsYXNzaWM6MTo1OnByb3RlYyBjbGFzc2lj&skid=PRO000D-TRABL-S
Aug 28 2014 1:31PM
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RobWatson
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Pro-tec B2, can't go wrong.
Aug 28 2014 4:50PM
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youngdtay
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Iraq_Lobsterthe combyn or smith maze, or even a scott helmet, but dont fucking go for the damn poc receptor bug, it looks like shit and is what tools wear, they are gey


After owning a receptor, I gotta agree with this post. They're incredibly overrated, and vanilla as balls. Mine fit my head very well, but was way heavier than other helmets I've had in the past, and also started to fall apart after two 60-day seasons Definitely not worth the full price, but luckily I only paid half.

The sandbox legend is actually an awesome, classic skateboard-style helmet that I haven't heard any complaints about. I just picked one up this week, hoping it lives up to my expectations.
Aug 28 2014 5:53PM
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elcornholio
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If you are looking for a soft foam for preventing concussions, then go with the bern Macon.

If you are looking for a hard foam for preventing skull fractures, then go with the POC receptor backcountry.

For normal park skiing, as long as you're not hitting 65'+ jumps, a soft foam helmet is the best option for you.
Aug 28 2014 6:30PM
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wobbbie
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POC Receptor Bug by far! 10/10
Aug 28 2014 7:09PM
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413Crew
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gangster as fuck
Aug 28 2014 8:59PM
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APunx176
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wobbbiePOC Receptor Bug by far! 10/10


Where has this helmet been all my life? 10/10 steeziest helmet by far.
Aug 28 2014 9:14PM
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LastChairMedia
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I did have the red trace, It was nice but I do need a new one this season.
Aug 28 2014 9:51PM
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APunx176
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LastChairMediaI did have the red trace, It was nice but I do need a new one this season.


Why?
Aug 28 2014 11:48PM
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BaileyB
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Smith maze or holt, both pretty solid
Aug 29 2014 2:29AM
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APunx176
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BaileyBSmith maze or holt, both pretty solid


I'm definitely going to take these into consideration, but I'm going to go into a store and try a bunch on.
Aug 29 2014 2:34AM
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GayWolf420
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Poc makes some great helmets that look good. in my opinion, im not a fan of the maze at all. its too light and flimsy, doesn't pack as much protection as say a poc or giro helmet does. giro especially has stepped their game up tremendously in the brain bucket game and have some great products. poc is my personal favorite, i love my receptor bug and its provided superior protection, especially digging deep into the trees to find some good lines.


tl:dr, if you have the money, i suggest either poc or giro. not a big fan of smiths helmets.
Aug 29 2014 12:12PM
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T-Van
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TSG Helmets look nice , are cheap and are available in a variety of colors and designs ! I'm happy with mine and would get it again anytime. Also fit perfectly with my Dragon APX
Aug 29 2014 2:19PM
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ryanleslie
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I've got an older scott scream and its great
Aug 29 2014 5:03PM
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Gerome.
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dont get a helmet with a visor. Go for the smith maze if it fits. I had the holt and I don't like it nearly as much as my maze
Aug 29 2014 5:46PM
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LastChairMedia
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CalebTheKillianWhy?


It was a nice fairly light sturdy helmet. It's just beaten to hell and a bit small so i'll be needing something new.
Aug 29 2014 7:09PM
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tomPietrowski
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grmwbbdont get a helmet with a visor. Go for the smith maze if it fits. I had the holt and I don't like it nearly as much as my maze


This is a good point. I think for skiers even small peaks are not ideal. I find as soon as your going fast the peak, even if it's small catches the wind and it try's to pull the helmet up off your head. They work for boarders better as boarders generally have a differnt head position to skiers and it's not such an issue.
Aug 29 2014 9:33PM
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McLS
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i got this one for easter ( cos i have to put a beanie underneath my k2 its too big) and it's quite cheap for the quality. even tho it's originally for skateboarding it's good for skiing park too dw.

If you only ski park go with the goggles under helmet fo sure a,d then get a helmet with no ear protector.

Protec is great! (here's the one i got, super nice: http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/the-classic/classic-matte-rasta-green.html )
Aug 30 2014 8:11PM
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Donketts
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Giro combyn nice helmet check the video out.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/snow/mens/snow-helmets/combyn-23472.html
Aug 30 2014 9:59PM
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steezy_doge
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definitely the new giro combyn its meant for park and even pow it is new soft shell so it doesn't break after you fall once like the hard shells such as the poc receptor bug. Also it is made and designed to be very low profile because thats what team riders such as mike riddle asked for, i have one and it is awesome super comfy and forms to your head. GET IT
Aug 30 2014 11:40PM
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Donketts
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McLSi got this one for easter ( cos i have to put a beanie underneath my k2 its too big) and it's quite cheap for the quality. even tho it's originally for skateboarding it's good for skiing park too dw.

If you only ski park go with the goggles under helmet fo sure a,d then get a helmet with no ear protector.

Protec is great! (here's the one i got, super nice: http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/the-classic/classic-matte-rasta-green.html )


why don't you just get a regular helmet and take out the ear muffs things
Aug 31 2014 5:23PM
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APunx176
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grmwbbdont get a helmet with a visor. Go for the smith maze if it fits. I had the holt and I don't like it nearly as much as my maze


Yeah, if the maze fits, I'm getting it.
Sep 1 2014 12:12AM
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