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Best helmets

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sethoscope
Posts: 414 - Karma: 2,613
Hey guys,
In your opinion what is the best helmet for freestyle? Im looking for one that works with a hat comfortably.
Jul 14 2017 8:42PM
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rj_briones
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I've tried a few different helmets and in my opinion the POC receptor bug is the best. little pricey but i think its worth it. Looks kinda whack if you don't wear goggles with it tho
Jul 14 2017 9:03PM
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r._ed
Posts: 234 - Karma: 855
rj_brionesI've tried a few different helmets and in my opinion the POC receptor bug is the best. little pricey but i think its worth it. Looks kinda whack if you don't wear goggles with it tho


100% agree
Jul 14 2017 10:32PM
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Deepskier
Posts: 3267 - Karma: 4,832
Did you look into rurocs?
Jul 14 2017 11:57PM
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SeaUrchin123
Posts: 448 - Karma: 1,699
Smith Maze or Giro Combyn
Jul 15 2017 1:09AM
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partyandBS
Posts: 4824 - Karma: 74,167
DeepskierDid you look into rurocs?


I laughed so hard when i read that
Jul 15 2017 7:17AM
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partyandBS
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I would second the maze. If you wanna wear a hat you could always go up a size on any helmet really. Unless your noggin is huge. I used to be a goggles and hat under the helmet no ear pads type of guy. But i kept losing headphones so now i go black helmet black goggles and ear pads with built in speakers. 100% worth it
Jul 15 2017 7:22AM
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Brule.
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Murphy802Smith Maze or Giro Combyn


I've always been curious about the Combyn, especially because of their flexible shell and their soft shell padding.
Jul 15 2017 10:05AM
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Kbob94
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Brule.I've always been curious about the Combyn, especially because of their flexible shell and their soft shell padding.

I've had the combyn every season since it's release and I absolutely love it! It's super comfortable with that softshell technology, which helps it form more to the shape of your head. It can take a beating as well which is so nice. I would highly recommend it to anyone!!
Jul 15 2017 10:49AM
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Dddsz
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Enough of the helmet threads. Smith Maze and POC receptor bug. /endthread
Jul 15 2017 12:58PM
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OldNJaded
Posts: 65 - Karma: 234
Pret Helmets all day.

Lightest weight, lowest profile, super durable, reasonably priced. I've used the Cynic for years now.

**This post was edited on Jul 18th 2017 at 3:26:03pm
Jul 18 2017 3:25PM
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OJulier
Posts: 58 - Karma: 436
I'd say the one that fits. Go to a shop and try them on.
Jul 19 2017 4:17AM
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tcurle
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I've been in a bunch of different brands of helmets and now I ride for Giro, so I might be biased, but the Giro Ledge helmet is the best one I've been in. It's only $80 and it's got MIPS. I think I paid like $200 something for a pic helmets with MIPS before that. It's also got a bunch of adjustments so you can get it dailed to fit your head.
Jul 22 2017 4:59PM
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270on420out
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Helmets are kinda like boots. You should go to a shop and try them on.

Bern and Protec are my go to. I've been riding with a Smith Maze for the past 2 seasons and I fucking hate it tbh. Would have bought a different one a while ago if I wasn't so piss poor at managing my money. I've been riding without a helmet a lot because of how much I dislike it.
Jul 22 2017 5:39PM
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brett_fisher
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DeepskierDid you look into rurocs?


Gosh beat me to it .
Jul 23 2017 12:10AM
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Deepskier
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tcurleI've been in a bunch of different brands of helmets and now I ride for Giro, so I might be biased, but the Giro Ledge helmet is the best one I've been in. It's only $80 and it's got MIPS. I think I paid like $200 something for a pic helmets with MIPS before that. It's also got a bunch of adjustments so you can get it dailed to fit your head.

For some reason they sit to high on my head so I ride mazes
Jul 23 2017 12:11AM
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BungHole.
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I guarantee the Giro Combyn will be the best helmet you have ever worn
Jul 23 2017 7:34PM
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chef_boyardee
Posts: 572 - Karma: 7,236
Smith Maze
Jul 23 2017 10:21PM
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Bamski
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Buying a helmet is like buying a boot. There's no straight best for everyone. Without a good fit, a pricey helmet isn't worth shit on your head. You need to try a few on, figure out what fits with or without a hat.
Jul 24 2017 1:03AM
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