Adult Helmet

loafer89 · Oct 19, 2005, 12:12 PM

Can anyone give me advise on what brand of helmut is comfortable/strong and well made. I have NEVER worn one before for skiing purposes, but I know always wear one while kayaking.

Thanks

**bvibert** · Oct 19, 2005, 12:17 PM

What helmet is right for you depends on the shape of your head, much the same as the right ski boot depends on the shape of your foot. IMO all the major brands of helmets are as safe as the others. Plan on spending some time in the shop trying on different models and brands. Just pick the one that fits the best and is in your price range. Its a good idea to bring your goggles along too to make sure they fit the helmet.

BeanoNYC · Oct 19, 2005, 1:08 PM

I have the Giro Nine with the earphone pads for my mp3 player. Fits well, looks good .... fortunately I can't tell you how it holds up to a good old smack.

riverc0il · Oct 19, 2005, 3:43 PM

just try as many on as possible. if you want something very light weight and unrestrictive, the giro9 is one you should look at.

**thetrailboss** · Oct 19, 2005, 5:28 PM

Do you mean HELMET? You're starting to sound like beswift...he called it 'helmut' as well and claimed that he >>>went to Dartmouth<<<

loafer89 · Oct 19, 2005, 6:03 PM

I actually see it on the internet with both ways of spelling it?????

But yes I mean't helmet, I think.

I never though about wearing one until I started wearing a kayaking helmet in August. It came in handy when I flipped over on the Esophus, and it felt good to have head protection. Since my son always wears one, daddy should set a good example and buy one.

BeanoNYC · Oct 19, 2005, 8:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetrailboss

Do you mean HELMET? You're starting to sound like beswift...he called it 'helmut' as well and claimed that he >>>went to Dartmouth<<<

Beswift ... now that's a blast from the past. I was a new member here when he was around. He was the one with the "infamous" post in a political thread .... no?

I just taught a lesson about Helmut von Moltke today. He was a German WWI General who watered down Schleiffen's plan for a quick victory over France. Some think he was the cause for the Central Power's loss of that war.......and now back to our regularly scheduled program.

bigbog · Oct 19, 2005, 8:07 PM

Marker has put some compressible foam into their "M3" line...! I really want to try them on...looks pretty much like the multi-density-foam ww helmet I saw in Europe ~15yrs ago.

$.01....

**bvibert** · Oct 20, 2005, 7:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loafer89

I actually see it on the internet with both ways of spelling it?????

Lots of people spell it helmut, but the correct spelling is helmet..

**thetrailboss** · Oct 20, 2005, 7:31 AM

Advice on helmets: go to a shop and try them on. You WILL NOT be wearing anything else on your head except for that helmet...so don't plan on getting a big helmet 'cause you're going to wear a hat underneath or anything...

Oct 19, 2005, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,551	Adult Helmet Can anyone give me advise on what brand of helmut is comfortable/strong and well made. I have NEVER worn one before for skiing purposes, but I know always wear one while kayaking. Thanks __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

Oct 19, 2005, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
bvibert West Hartford Res 6/22/08 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 11,771	What helmet is right for you depends on the shape of your head, much the same as the right ski boot depends on the shape of your foot. IMO all the major brands of helmets are as safe as the others. Plan on spending some time in the shop trying on different models and brands. Just pick the one that fits the best and is in your price range. Its a good idea to bring your goggles along too to make sure they fit the helmet. __________________ Brian SAC Tracker

Oct 19, 2005, 1:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BeanoNYC All along still it was the ghetto, nothing but the ghetto taking short steps one foot at a time... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,233	I have the Giro Nine with the earphone pads for my mp3 player. Fits well, looks good .... fortunately I can't tell you how it holds up to a good old smack. __________________ ~Rich~

Oct 19, 2005, 3:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,700	just try as many on as possible. if you want something very light weight and unrestrictive, the giro9 is one you should look at. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Oct 19, 2005, 5:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,439	Do you mean HELMET? You're starting to sound like beswift...he called it 'helmut' as well and claimed that he >>>went to Dartmouth<<< __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Oct 19, 2005, 6:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
loafer89 Sugarloaf Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coventry, C.T Posts: 3,551	I actually see it on the internet with both ways of spelling it????? But yes I mean't helmet, I think. I never though about wearing one until I started wearing a kayaking helmet in August. It came in handy when I flipped over on the Esophus, and it felt good to have head protection. Since my son always wears one, daddy should set a good example and buy one. __________________ Ski School - A place where novices are turned into menaces.

Oct 19, 2005, 8:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigbog You're now Away from the City Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: maine Posts: 1,109	....... Marker has put some compressible foam into their "M3" line...! I really want to try them on...looks pretty much like the multi-density-foam ww helmet I saw in Europe ~15yrs ago. $.01....

Oct 20, 2005, 7:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,439	Advice on helmets: go to a shop and try them on. You WILL NOT be wearing anything else on your head except for that helmet...so don't plan on getting a big helmet 'cause you're going to wear a hat underneath or anything... __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

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