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Best/Safest Helmet

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Sage_F
Posts: 59 - Karma: 303
Hey I'm looking for a new Helmet for the 17/18 season and I was wondering what are some good ones to look for that look dope but are also really safe. I've had a Bern helmet for the past year.
Aug 14 2017 8:27PM
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-eREKTion-
Posts: 1628 - Karma: 10,933
I wear a Giro Ledge MIPS.
Aug 14 2017 9:07PM
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Lokdog
Posts: 130 - Karma: 547
Get something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think
Aug 16 2017 4:46AM
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johnblaze
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If you go over 35mph best to go with DOT approved.
Aug 16 2017 5:40PM
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Dan_W
Posts: 87 - Karma: 1,461
Pret Cynic X
Aug 17 2017 9:11AM
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*DOG
Posts: 240 - Karma: 468
Like other people said if you want the SAFEST helmet i would go for a poc helmet or any helmet that has MIPS however if you want a helmet that will last but also looks good and is safe i would go for the giro combyn. I use the combyn and love it.
Aug 23 2017 3:18PM
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Calvinaire
Posts: 7 - Karma: 114
I will sell you a Smith Quantum helmet. It has MIPS tech and is the tier 1 helmet from a will respected manufacturer. New with tags, $190 shipped
Aug 23 2017 11:45PM
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Type_III_Skier
Posts: 48 - Karma: 53
LokdogGet something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think

MIPS actually stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System
Aug 29 2017 1:52PM
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skidemon22
Posts: 4427 - Karma: 1,955
LokdogGet something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think

NO!

MIPS does not stand for multiple impact protection system. it stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. It allows the shell of the helmet to rotate during the impact with an oblique angle of impact at a faster rate than the foam inside. This keeps the brain from getting to "spun". In a normal, straight-on impact, Having MIPS makes little to no difference. At that point, the construction properties and the fit of the helmet will be the most important factors.

Note: No helmet is truly designed to withstand more than one major impact

Aug 29 2017 2:31PM
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Lokdog
Posts: 130 - Karma: 547
Aside from the terminology being basically irrelevant, are you saying he shouldn't get mips?
Aug 29 2017 8:25PM
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skidemon22
Posts: 4427 - Karma: 1,955
LokdogAside from the terminology being basically irrelevant, are you saying he shouldn't get mips?


No, not at all. All of my helmets are MIPS. Its great technology. It increases the price of the product, but in the name of reducing the chances of getting a concussion (which can lead to long term health issues). Even a $300 dollar with MIPS is cheaper than a trip to the ER / brain doctor.

Personally, I only use Smith helmets, since they work so well with their goggles (and I also only use smith goggles), fit wise. And I buy them with MIPS
Aug 29 2017 9:22PM
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YoungWookiee
Posts: 687 - Karma: 431
Poc receptor bug is the best/safest helmet I've used hands down.
Sep 12 2017 2:18AM
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