Helmets (are they cool yet)?

The question was on coolness and best place to buy a helmet, not whether or not Tony's new hat was cool :lol:

tonyo74 wrote:Has anybody priced these up fairly good one seems to be about £70 ish, is it better to buy in the UK or wait and get one on the resort?

Pablo covered the essentials - make sure it fits your head and goggles. I think most brands are unlikely to be cheaper in resort now (due to our currency being in the pan) so if you can find one (that fits) in the UK then that'll be one less thing to do once you get out there.

As said, I think we've done the helmet / hat thing so any further replies please restrict yourself to advice for the OP on where to buy.

I tried lots on and then bought it online having slept on it and seeking advice after the event :roll:. I love it and give it the odd cuddle now and then :lol:
I suggest you go to the largest store you can find so there's lots of choice.

broom wrote:you can buy Bobble hats with a special safety, that if you fall on your head it hardens 50 pound in snow & rock, so its cool and safe :wink:

I tried one of those too, I tested it by punching myself in the head and it hurt a bit :shock: They look funny too, like beanies with a mahooosive head underneath. Not for me I'm afraid but worth a try.

broom wrote:by the way i missed my flight to Geneve this morning so the next window is 10 jan

:shock:

i went to a trespass outlet in manchester and bought a helmet for £15

ir12daveor wrote:I can't speak for how things are in Italy, but in Switzerland they have become the norm.

As far as I am aware its the law in Italy for children (under 14s I believe)to wear helmets, not sure of other countries?

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I think we have done this one to death :D

I agree.
Heres my new hat by the way:




and heres what I would probably class as "cool" when it comes to helmets:

http://www.rxsport.co.uk/products/Bern-Watts-Audio-Hard-Hat-%252d-Matte-Black-w%7B47%7DBlack-Audio-Knit.html#

that one from "ignite" tony? I was going to get that before I went out but was half holding out for a chrsitmas present from the better half-she hasnt taken the hints tho, where did you get it? cheap-ellis and freeze had it for 20

£16.95 online, cant remember where now, but B-I-L is getting it for me for Xmas :wink:

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I think we have done this one to death :D

I agree.
Heres my new hat by the way:




and heres what I would probably class as "cool" when it comes to helmets:

http://www.rxsport.co.uk/products/Bern-Watts-Audio-Hard-Hat-%252d-Matte-Black-w%7B47%7DBlack-Audio-Knit.html#

Man, this has almost got me reaching for the credit card...

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Bern-Brentwood-Audio-Zip-Mold-Helmet-w-Knit-Liner/BRN0033M.html

Tony what have you done?