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Started by Caron-a in Ski Hardware - 42 Replies

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Chuffy
reply to 'Helmet advice' posted Nov-2009

Admin wrote:
graviteski wrote:...and my teenage son tells me that it's very cool to wear a thin beanie under your helmet

:shock:

Big advantage of a helmet, compared to a hat, is the ventilation that stops you getting too sweaty - a beanie's going to stuff that up (literally!).


True, thats why I wear a bandana like a head band under mine. catches the sweat on my brow and lets the top of my head breath.
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Karen72
reply to 'Helmet advice' posted Nov-2009



thanks for that. I did take my goggles so I'm as happy as I think I could be.
The ear covers are lovely by the way, they're removable but I don't know yet whether I'll take them off. I'll decide on the mountain :D


I know some people say to wear a hat underneath it but there is no way I wuold have worn a hat or anything under my helmet as
a) it would have been to tight and
b) I would have melted the snow from the heat trying to escape. I did find that your head did get a bit hot at times.

and one disadvantage if you are bothered how you look on the slopes is that you always have "helmet" hair. for a girl that is not a good look! lol. so when you stop for a snack or you need to take your helmet off, maybe have a thin hat in your pocket to slip on to hide your barnet! lol

Edited 1 time. Last update at 07-Nov-2009

SobeUK
reply to 'Helmet advice' posted Nov-2009

You could always replace the warm ear covers with Tunes so you can play music. That's what I have on my one.

Remember that if you have a decent fall you will need to replace te helmet. So for transport you should put it in a helmet case - who does that? I have seen a few around. I myself put mine in my backpack and take on as hand luggage. Do not attach to the outside of your handluggage as it will get dammaged.

Also remember helmets have a life and sould be replaced after a few yesrs. Depending who you talk to depends how long. I usually keep mine for a couple of bad falls and about four years.

And another one is many resorts are making it manditory for their staff and kids in lessons to wear helmets.

I find that with mine I keep the vents open down to about -35degC. I often use a neck warmer because of the gap between the helmet and my collar. Others use a thin balaclava. This way you can cover your face too and realy wrap up. This way you cannot be ided.


Cheers

Topic last updated on 11-November-2009 at 23:53