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CabbyArrant
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So I've been on the hunt for a new helmet since my crash in feb. Problem is blending atyle with function. I don't want an ugly ass helmet bc in the past that has caused me not to wear them. What does anybody think about this one?

http://www.evo.com/helmets/giro-nine-mips-helmet.aspx?esvt=-&esvq=&esvadt=999999---1&esvcrea=49369067428&esvplace=&esvaid=30559#image=94409/409711/giro-nine-mips-helmet-matte-dark-shadow.jpg&select=true&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&utm_campaign=EB-94409-1007
Nov 7 2015 3:55PM
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Swandog7
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I'd maybe look at the Combine if you like Giro helmets. Has a similar style to this kne. I'd also look at Smith as they also have a similar style helmet to this (Variant?) But can't remeber name of i
Nov 7 2015 4:15PM
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CabbyArrant
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Swandog7I'd maybe look at the Combine if you like Giro helmets. Has a similar style to this kne. I'd also look at Smith as they also have a similar style helmet to this (Variant?) But can't remeber name of i


I like the nine Bc of the dial fit system and its mips. I had a smith and didn't like the way it fit
Nov 7 2015 4:28PM
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Swandog7
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CabbyArrantI like the nine Bc of the dial fit system and its mips. I had a smith and didn't like the way it fit


OK, maybe look at the combine as well because i believe it has the same thing. Others, this might be your helmet
Nov 7 2015 4:40PM
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veng_m
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Go to your shop and try on helmets with your goggles. Get one that fits and take size into account if you wear a beanie and goggles under. Certified helmets are best and will protect you more. Giro has some nicer looking helmets that I think have the dial and you might like. You might like some helmets from Bern like the Macon EPS.
Nov 7 2015 7:33PM
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Zurg
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The smith maze is bad a$$. defiantly my favorite helmet!
Nov 9 2015 1:25AM
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razors-chaz
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veng_mGo to your shop and try on helmets with your goggles. Get one that fits and take size into account if you wear a beanie and goggles under. Certified helmets are best and will protect you more. Giro has some nicer looking helmets that I think have the dial and you might like. You might like some helmets from Bern like the Macon EPS.


As a point of note, wearing a helmet with a mips helmet pretty much mitigates the functionality of the mips system as it is meant to be a snug fit to the head.

Its not been mentioned but the Ledge is another good option from Giro, the mips system has adjustability and so there is no need for a dial system. I picked one up recently and so far I am pleased with it.

The combyn is the other alternative from giro which has the advantage of being a multi-impact foam as opposed to the single major impact design of the ledge, however it doesnt come with the mips system this year. (giro possibly might roll it out further next year)

for me the nine looks to be a bit of a jerry helmet by aesthetic design with those ridges and numerous big vents, but i guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Nov 11 2015 10:10AM
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steezy_doge
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giro combyn is my current helmet it fits amazing and looks sick also really safe a ton of pros use it! but if not go with poc or smith maze, i was going to get poc but it didn't fit me very well and i'm glad i didn't i love my combyn so much!!!
Nov 16 2015 9:30PM
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