I'm in the market for a good Helmet

[Danaxxmiller]

I am in the market for a good helmet any reccomendations? :-o

 

[Hawkshot99]

Depends on your head shape. Just try on a bunch and see how they feel. The best helmet in the world is useless if you don't wear it because it is uncomfortable.

Personally, I am partial to the Giro G-10. Fits my head shape perfect, vents nice, and looks ok in my eyes.

 

[hardline]

hawks gave the best advice but bring your giggles with you so you can make sure you got a nice fit at the top. ice cream headaches suck

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Go to your local shop and try a bunch on, they are all diferent. $70 for a Smith Holt to $160 for a Giro Omen. I use a Giro G10 also, works well. Buying one online might get you a great price but it's risky as it might not fit you.

 

[danny p]

I'm partial to the G-10 as well.

 

[ga2ski]

I love my Giro Nine

 

[RootDKJ]

I'm partial to the G-10 as well.

+1 on the g10

 

[deadheadskier]

What Hawk and Hardline said

....it's kind of like boots. The best helmet from one manufacturer might not fit you as well as something from another. I tried a bunch of different Giro and I forget what else. Marker is what fit me best.

 

[o3jeff]

+1 on the g10

+2 on the G10

 

[billski]

I'm in a Giro Fuse largely because I'm such a hothead. Has integrated headphone earpieces (aftermarket). Love it.

Agree bigtime on the goggles and headaches. My mistake was buying the wrong goggles afterwards.

 

[Philpug]

the G9 and G10 fit the same, the 10 you can open the vents from the outside, worth the difference in cost there. The Fuse is similar but fits a bit different and is a lighter helmet. The Smith Variant Brim has been a popular helmet this season too.

 

[Warp Daddy]

As others have said i highly recommend that u take your goggles to a store try on a number of helmets as they are all different . Helmet /goggle compatability is seriously important for comfort .

I tried many but now I use a Giro Talon( removable vents) and also have a Boeri Axis ( fixed vents) with customized graphics. My Son had it done for me its called a Bad Scorpion, it 's pretty extreme but gets many laffs

Had Brikos in the past but prefer the fit , shape and warmth of the Giro

 

[air0rmc]

appearance vs comfort/function

I looked at many helmets in local shops .The GIRO G10 ( matte black ) is the most comfortable helmet I found and the bonus is it is also one of the only helmets that dos not make me look like the "ALIEN" according to my children . I have your average anglo melon @57 cm and size med is perfect for balaclava or turtle and also feels awsome naked . The RED freq was the runner up .

 

[andyzee]

I'm in a Giro Fuse largely because I'm such a hothead. Has integrated headphone earpieces (aftermarket). Love it.

Agree bigtime on the goggles and headaches. My mistake was buying the wrong goggles afterwards.

+1 I've gone through a couple of them now, love em. Some good deals here if you can find your size: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/2246_Helmets.html

 

[gmcunni]

G9 with audio on sale for $106 @ tramdock if you act quickly.

http://www.tramdock.com/?cmp_sku=GIR0072&avad=1232_0_dotd_0

 

[mondeo]

the G9 and G10 fit the same, the 10 you can open the vents from the outside, worth the difference in cost there. The Fuse is similar but fits a bit different and is a lighter helmet. The Smith Variant Brim has been a popular helmet this season too.

Have a Smith Premise, my guess is same fit as the Variant. Tried on a Giro at the shop but really didn't fit me that well. Lesson here - no matter how many other people a helmet may fit well, make sure you check one out yourself before you buy. As others have mentioned.

Probably gonna get a Variant soon. Dented my current helmet, not bad, but should probably replace it.

 

[air0rmc]

Have a Smith Premise, my guess is same fit as the Variant. Tried on a Giro at the shop but really didn't fit me that well. Lesson here - no matter how many other people a helmet may fit well, make sure you check one out yourself before you buy. As others have mentioned.

Probably gonna get a Variant soon. Dented my current helmet, not bad, but should probably replace it.

I think the smith variant is the best looking helmet of all but could not find one to try on before buying . I think the variant (brim) model will cause goggle issues when lifting them up . back country has good deals on both the variant and variant brim

 

[Geoff]

As others have said i highly recommend that u take your goggles to a store try on a number of helmets as they are all different . Helmet /goggle compatability is seriously important for comfort .

I tried many but now I use a Giro Talon( removable vents) and also have a Boeri Axis ( fixed vents) with customized graphics. My Son had it done for me its called a Bad Scorpion, it 's pretty extreme but gets many laffs

Had Brikos in the past but prefer the fit , shape and warmth of the Giro

Many people will have to change goggles once they find a helmet that fits their head properly. You don't want goggle gap or you'll be unhappy on cold days. You also don't want the helmet forcing the goggle down onto the bridge of your nose.

If it fits your head, I think the Giro Omen has the best venting system. It has separate controls for the front and rear vents. You can pull off the ear flaps on warm days. You can get bluetooth headphones for them if you're an MP3 person.

 

[RootDKJ]

Many people will have to change goggles once they find a helmet that fits their head properly. You don't want goggle gap or you'll be unhappy on cold days. You also don't want the helmet forcing the goggle down onto the bridge of your nose.

If it fits your head, I think the Giro Omen has the best venting system. It has separate controls for the front and rear vents. You can pull off the ear flaps on warm days. You can get bluetooth headphones for them if you're an MP3 person.

I agree on the Omen, but it fits my head weird, while the G10 feels like it's not even there.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Many people will have to change goggles once they find a helmet that fits their head properly. You don't want goggle gap or you'll be unhappy on cold days. You also don't want the helmet forcing the goggle down onto the bridge of your nose.

If it fits your head, I think the Giro Omen has the best venting system. It has separate controls for the front and rear vents. You can pull off the ear flaps on warm days. You can get bluetooth headphones for them if you're an MP3 person.

The technology of the Omen is really cool, but not a fan of them. The goggle clip did not hold goggles very well, extremely uncomfortable, and it cost $200! You can get the bluetooth headphones for any giro helmet.