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How to prevent goggle gap?

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kshaughn
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So just like most everyone else on here, I wear my goggles under my helmet. I have my helmet straps pretty tight under my chin, but I find whenever I am going moderately fast my helmet will blow back on my head and it results in a goggle gap. It usually doesn't move too much, like 1/2"-1" maybe, but it's annoying to constantly get that gap between my goggles and helmet and then always pushing my helmet back down towards my goggles.

Is there anything specific you guys do to prevent this from happening or do you all just deal with it and keep pushing your helmet back down while you ski?


*I originally tried to search bar this topic, but I couldn't really find anything that addressed it. If there is a thread out there about this, please share it and my bad for the repost.*
Jan 1 2015 8:37PM
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L0gic
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Compared to shinbang and a bad leg, goggle gaps are the least of my issues
Jan 1 2015 8:44PM
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a_burger
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buy a helmet that fits
Jan 1 2015 8:46PM
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cp_7
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I never have this issue. Wear a better, thicker beanie maybe
Jan 1 2015 9:07PM
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skier58284
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Stop wearing stuff (goggles included) under your helmet. Problem solved.
Jan 1 2015 9:10PM
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J-T
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Yeah I second the beanie under the helmet idea^
Jan 1 2015 9:12PM
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kshaughn
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3_6mediaI never have this issue. Wear a better, thicker beanie maybe


J-TYeah I second the beanie under the helmet idea^


That's actually a really good idea. The beanie I have is really thin and old, so I guess it's time for a new one.
Jan 1 2015 9:26PM
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S.J.W
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Your helmet doesn't fit. Get a better fitting helmet. Maybe even grget one that us adjustable
Jan 1 2015 9:41PM
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B_dot_chill
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ChubbyBoyYour helmet doesn't fit. Get a better fitting helmet. Maybe even grget one that us adjustable


Yeah, try grgetting one at your local shop
Jan 1 2015 11:34PM
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Marcuntus
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You need to go to a helmet fitter
Jan 2 2015 12:10AM
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chiefbroseph
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be a better skier?
Jan 2 2015 12:29AM
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TomDavies
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Sh4dowStop wearing stuff (goggles included) under your helmet. Problem solved.


lol
Jan 2 2015 12:31AM
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Zflaherty
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buy ruroc.
Jan 2 2015 12:37AM
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Brocka_Flocka
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dont be a gaper
Jan 2 2015 12:44AM
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Casey
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My helmet does not move on my head at all, ever. It sounds like your helmet is too big.
Jan 2 2015 1:32AM
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Rekkil
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On my helmet there is a dial on the back that is used to tighten. If you don't have that then maybe you could wear your goggles over your helmet.

Hope that helps
Jan 2 2015 1:41AM
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.GUCCI.
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Sh4dowStop wearing stuff (goggles included) under your helmet. Problem solved.


hahahahahahaha this is hilarious
Jan 2 2015 2:54AM
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Kim_Jong_Un
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just like the one ring, the goggle gap cannot be destroyed. If it keeps appearing do not attempt to rid yourself of it, it will only get worse.



one goggle gap to rule them all,
and in the darkness bind them.
Jan 2 2015 5:57AM
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Substitute
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Super glue top of Goggles to helmet.
Jan 2 2015 8:07AM
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k2andcannoli
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ChaangpYou need to go to a helmet fitter


Jesus Christ... A fucking helmet fitter
Jan 2 2015 8:54AM
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freestyler540
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skullcaps. they also prevent the shaking of the helmet
Jan 2 2015 11:10AM
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CaptTurner
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I do not have an adjustable helmet either, and I have the problem too at high speeds. I put my hood up over the helmet and that completely stops it from moving.
Jan 2 2015 11:24AM
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Skibumsmith
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The gap will stop appearing only when you are no longer a gaper.
Jan 2 2015 11:37AM
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GNARSHRALPER
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ChubbyBoyYour helmet doesn't fit. Get a better fitting helmet. Maybe even grget one that us adjustable


CaseyMy helmet does not move on my head at all, ever. It sounds like your helmet is too big.


Yeah you should get an adjustable one, but your helmet may move if it's tight mine does.
Jan 2 2015 12:34PM
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Dobber
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Jan 2 2015 12:49PM
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Dobber
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Jan 2 2015 12:49PM
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Dobber
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Fuck. Sorry double post.
Jan 2 2015 12:50PM
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galaxlee
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Getfulltilts
Jan 2 2015 1:41PM
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Joonas
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its called gaper gap for a reason.
Jan 2 2015 1:47PM
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Dwayne
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SubstituteSuper glue top of Goggles to helmet.

haha
Jan 2 2015 4:44PM
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kshaughn
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Yeah I have an old Smith Maze helmet that I got from my brother and isn't adjustable. I guess if a thicker beanie doesn't work it's time to actually buy a helmet.
Jan 2 2015 6:20PM
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oldworld_newlife
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op this is urgent if you keep getting goggle gap YOU MAY DIE you need to buy different goggles quick before its too late and keep buying them until you fix the problem probably a different helmet too if its infected
Jan 2 2015 9:04PM
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fresh_prince
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if you really don't want a gap just put velcro straps on your helmet and goggles
Jan 2 2015 9:30PM
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B.Quincy
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Ryan_HansenFuck. Sorry double post.


Now triple post. Fuck ha.
Jan 3 2015 12:08AM
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supercooladin
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The goggles can sense you are a gaper, and nothing can be done. Sorry OP, the goggles have decided.
Jan 3 2015 12:32AM
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Malcolm
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As long as you have a beanie under your helmet the gap is acceptable
Jan 3 2015 6:57PM
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.GUCCI.
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MalcolmAs long as you have a beanie under your helmet the gap is acceptable


debatable
Jan 4 2015 2:59PM
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S.J.W
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Roan.debatable




Not debatable.
Jan 5 2015 1:28AM
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mik0tsi
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glue some super magnets into the helmet and goggles to keep them together
Jan 5 2015 8:57AM
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