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I have a stupid helmet problem

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Casey
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I have the Smith Holt. It’s a great helmet, and came with removable ear flaps that hold speakers. Well, I removed the ear flaps to use it as a skateboard helmet during the summer, and I guess I lost them or something so now my helmet doesn’t cover my ears which is kind of a must have on the mountain. Seems like a common problem with an obvious solution but backcountry.com chat just told me to buy a new helmet. Thoughts?
Jan 13 2020 7:10PM
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Non_State_Actor
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CaseyI have the Smith Holt. It’s a great helmet, and came with removable ear flaps that hold speakers. Well, I removed the ear flaps to use it as a skateboard helmet during the summer, and I guess I lost them or something so now my helmet doesn’t cover my ears which is kind of a must have on the mountain. Seems like a common problem with an obvious solution but backcountry.com chat just told me to buy a new helmet. Thoughts?


Backcountry customer service probably just got fed up with all the backlash from corporate policy they had to endure and now are being asked to boost the bottom line.

Contact Smith directly or a local shop that carries smith and they'll probably be able to sort you out.
Jan 13 2020 8:00PM
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Aric
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seems like a good time to take all the liners out throw on a toque or balaclava what ever fits best and start putting your googles on the inside of your helmet
Jan 13 2020 8:50PM
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Aric
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also fuck BC for telling you to buy a new helmet when yours is perfectly fine, they just want profit
Jan 13 2020 8:51PM
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clindblomskier
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I ski with a bmx helmet with a balaclava underneath. its warm enough and mo steezy
Jan 13 2020 9:02PM
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50Kal
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Try a light weight hat?
Otherwise call Smith.
Jan 13 2020 9:49PM
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Paul.
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I took mine off because I dont like them. Ill take a look the next time I go to my parents house and if I can find em they're yours. For now I suggest just wearing a balaclava or something to keep your ears warm
Jan 14 2020 12:19AM
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Paul.
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Paul.I took mine off because I dont like them. Ill take a look the next time I go to my parents house and if I can find em they're yours. For now I suggest just wearing a balaclava or something to keep your ears warm


Oh I dont think mine will hold speakers though.
Jan 14 2020 12:20AM
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Casey
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Paul.I took mine off because I dont like them. Ill take a look the next time I go to my parents house and if I can find em they're yours. For now I suggest just wearing a balaclava or something to keep your ears warm


Much appreciated! I’ll venmo you a little cash for the hassle and shipping if it works out. I don’t care that much about the speakers I just like how it fits without a beanie

**This post was edited on Jan 14th 2020 at 12:22:18am
Jan 14 2020 12:21AM
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WoFIowz
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Worst case scenario throw on a ski headband. Might fit
Jan 14 2020 3:46AM
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Casey
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Smith is just going to send me a part that was way too easy

**This post was edited on Jan 16th 2020 at 2:13:42am
Jan 14 2020 4:06PM
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hootsquad
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But.... how would you put goggles under helmet.... with ear flaps...
Jan 15 2020 9:41PM
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Casey
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hootsquadBut.... how would you put goggles under helmet.... with ear flaps...


Never stopped me before idk why ear flaps would get in the way
Jan 15 2020 9:44PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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CaseySmith is just going to send me a new one that was way too easy

A whole new helmet? bruh
Jan 16 2020 2:10AM
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Casey
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HYP3R_REAL1TYA whole new helmet? bruh


No just the part
Jan 16 2020 2:12AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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CaseyNo just the part


was gonna say lol
Jan 16 2020 2:24AM
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CaptainObvious.
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Aricseems like a good time to take all the liners out throw on a toque or balaclava what ever fits best and start putting your googles on the inside of your helmet


hootsquadBut.... how would you put goggles under helmet.... with ear flaps...


Wait are we shitting on goggles under helmet now? Do I need to bust out my Boeri race helmet with a mouthguard and put my full extended strap on my goggles to be cool?
Jan 31 2020 11:42AM
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