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Park helmets

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MarkP596
Posts: 22 - Karma: 27
Looking to buy a new helmet for the season ahead. Just wondering if any one has some idea on which ones are light weight yet are good in the park. Looking to get one with the skate styling. Cheers guys
Oct 13 2015 12:59PM
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Shoey-Ski
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 6,190
I just ordered a smith maze i haven't goten it yet but i hear they are the most light weight helmet on the market im stoked
Oct 13 2015 1:01PM
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brov1
Posts: 1826 - Karma: 8,837
smith maze, poc receptor bug, sandbox, smith holt are all good
Oct 13 2015 1:24PM
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M.O.B
Posts: 58 - Karma: 195
brov1smith maze, poc receptor bug, sandbox, smith holt are all good


I'd have to disagree with the sandbox dude. They have the equivalent head protection of plastic wrap. It wont protect you at all from serious hits that helmets are meant to protect you from. All of the other helmets you mentioned are really good though, i also recommend anon helmets.
Oct 14 2015 4:30AM
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DrunkenHermit
Posts: 28 - Karma: 77
Can't go wrong with the Bern Macon
Oct 14 2015 10:18AM
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KAISMART
Posts: 57 - Karma: 278
Definetely get the giro shiv! They are lightweight and great protection, they've also got the round look to them unlike the maze or combyn. But ya if your looking for a cheap lightweight skateboard style helmet definetely go for the Giro Shiv.
Oct 14 2015 10:37AM
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Poikenz
Posts: 1478 - Karma: 3,761
Go to a shop and get the one that fits your head the best. Not all helmets are the same shape and can cause pressure points on your head, the opposite can also happen where maybe a medium fits you from one brand but another is way too big, neither situation is safe or what you want.
Oct 14 2015 1:20PM
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Espen519
Posts: 552 - Karma: 969
I rock a POC Receptor Bug and love it. Hoping to keep this thing as long as I possibly can.
Oct 14 2015 1:45PM
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jsmoove
Posts: 10 - Karma: 21
I would go for whatever fits best but the poc receptor bug is really nice and has a low profile look. The smith maze also has the low profile look, but i find that they get huge dents if you fall, always found that pretty sketchy
Oct 14 2015 5:14PM
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B.Quincy
Posts: 1074 - Karma: 963
PoikenzGo to a shop and get the one that fits your head the best. Not all helmets are the same shape and can cause pressure points on your head, the opposite can also happen where maybe a medium fits you from one brand but another is way too big, neither situation is safe or what you want.


This and bring your goggles to try on with them especially if like a majority of ns'ers you wear your goggles underneath (bring beanie if you wear that too) ensures you find a good combo
Oct 14 2015 5:18PM
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YoungGun.
Posts: 267 - Karma: 562
Shoey-SkiI just ordered a smith maze i haven't goten it yet but i hear they are the most light weight helmet on the market im stoked


Yeah I have one and it's crazy light. Especially with the ear pads taken out. Good choice.
Oct 14 2015 9:34PM
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cool_name
Posts: 4295 - Karma: 3,131
jsmooveI would go for whatever fits best but the poc receptor bug is really nice and has a low profile look. The smith maze also has the low profile look, but i find that they get huge dents if you fall, always found that pretty sketchy


Helmets are one time use, a helmet denting if you fall is it doing its job
Oct 15 2015 3:43AM
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moosevision
Posts: 140 - Karma: 214
Pret Cynic, or Cynic X
Oct 15 2015 6:27PM
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