gmcunni
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giro seam on SAC for $90. sweet deal
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Helmets... coming to the dark side
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o3jeff
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Damn, I missed it.
gmcunni
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g10 back on SAC
That's ridiculous. A helmet should last more or less indefinitely* unless you hit it on something. In which case it should be replaced immediately.
*Alpinezone.com makes no warranties or statements regarding the safety of your noggin if you do hit your head on something in your ancient helmet :lol:
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Actually, you are wrong. They are good for 4-5 years due to UV rays beating on the plastic (for the average amount of days).
St. Bear
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Ugh, my wife and I are going to have to cave in an get helmets in the next year or two when our son starts skiing. Not looking forward to it.
gmcunni
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FWIW, i felt the exact same way, it wasn't as big a deal as i feared.
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After a couple of days, you wont even notice its there!
I would be fascinated to see what sort of reduction in protection happens from a helmet simply being in the sun..... i honestly can't imagine it would be anything more than marginal but I could definitely be wrong.
I actually found it was nice that my ears stayed warm. Even with a beanie the wind would et under it and chill me a bit. It really does feel nice and warm with the helmet on.
St. Bear
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Honestly, a lot of my hesitation is the cost. I only have a limited ski budget, and buying helmets for myself and my wife is easily 2 days on the hill.
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So your well being is not worth 2 days on the hill? IMHO
gmcunni
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steep and cheap has had some nice ones at good prices lately.
St. Bear
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Never said it was logical.
It's the same as people that don't have any life insurance.
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Before you buy online make sure the helmet fits you well, is comfortable and your goggles fit with the helmet. No goggle gap, no pressure on your nose and seals around your face. Most goggles nowadays are helmet compatible but does not guarantee a good fit.
gmcunni
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SAC has a nice looking SCOTT helmet up for $60.
bigbog
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If I can find a brightly colored one with right shape I'll grab it...thinking of just drilling the holes for ventilation. Their hardness will be good enough for me......
billski
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Define "hit". I've fallen a few times on our famous East-Coast FGR, with a good whack.
gmcunni
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Giro G10 @ $56 on SAC right now. good deal for good helmet
That's damn cheap, about half of normal I think. That said I found the G10 to be too bobbleheady for me. The seam is definitely a little more form fitting.
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