Helmet Question

[bvibert]

I wouldn't worry about the hood not going over it. Get a decent balaclava and you'll be fine.

Yes, this. I have a thin balaclava for under my helmet that I've only used a handful of times. My head is always plenty warm.

 

[Hawkshot99]

The shop manager was quick to point out about the helmets that have audio ear pieces, that they are for use on the lift only. Kind of scary to think that a lot of people are probablly listening to music, blocking out all the other noise as they ski and ride. (At least it is IMO)

I can hear just the same with my audio as without. When I am skiing hard the wind is whipping by my head anyway, making it hard to hear.

 

[RootDKJ]

I can hear just the same with my audio as without. When I am skiing hard the wind is whipping by my head anyway, making it hard to hear.

Same here. I don't see it as an issue at all.

 

[Terry]

I can listen to my music and have a normal conversation on the lift at the same time. When I am on the slopes I can't hear the music because I have it low enough to have a conversation on the lift but I know it is there. PS I have a giro g9 with tuneups for sound.

 

[onedkcharette]

i run the Smith Variant brim style helmet as well. great fit and i really like the ease of use on the venting system. gloves on or off makes no matter. the brim/visor is not so big that it makes the goggles in the lodge an issue. it has the ability to get the headphones inserted but i dont know if im a fan of that yet.

 

[bosrocker51]

well, I am a big proponent of full face helmets, and the snowmobile ones are great. They have breath deflectors, and your warm, moist breath goes down instead of fogging or frosting your lens. They also protect your face in a forward fall.

I have a Nike shell that covers my bell BMX helmet, but big hoods are hard to find. SOME (not all) of the snowboard jackets are helmet-compatible. Best of luck...