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I'm in the market for a good Helmet

Black Phantom

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I wore the Seam last year. I loved the way it fit my head, and it was decently small in its outershell size. The shape is much more like the G-10 than the Fuse, although the Seam replaced the Fuse in the product line.:dontknow:

This year I am wearing the Smith Varient Brim, as I like the size adjuster a bit more, and the vents location works better for a helmet cam. Also I have decided I like a helmet with a hard outer shell rather than the very thin plastic like most ski and bike helmets are. It weighs a slight amount more, but doesnt look nearly as bad from dents, and such.



If you can wear either M or L depending on how you adjust it, go with the M. This way your head is being cradled all the way around your head, rather than just pushed forward by the adjuster.(I hope that made sense)

How will he be able to fit his balaclava, neck warmer, etc underneath if the helmet fits very snug?
 

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How will he be able to fit his balaclava, neck warmer, etc underneath if the helmet fits very snug?

Good point. Actually I hate the balaclava top. I use it primarily for the face mask, but to the same point. Note to self - look for face-mask only before the snows fly (soon I hope).

I never use a neck warmer.

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Black Phantom

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Good point. Actually I hate the balaclava top. I use it primarily for the face mask, but to the same point. Note to self - look for face-mask only before the snows fly (soon I hope).

I never use a neck warmer.

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You should bring this for the trip to Magic! :razz::fangun:

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How will he be able to fit his balaclava, neck warmer, etc underneath if the helmet fits very snug?

Good point. Actually I hate the balaclava top. I use it primarily for the face mask, but to the same point. Note to self - look for face-mask only before the snows fly (soon I hope).

I never use a neck warmer.

p70586b.jpg

I have a balaclava head piece. It requires loosening the helmet 1 click on the adjuster. They are super thin on top of the head, not thick like the one Bill posted. I also wear it under my motorcycle helmet, and that helmet is tight.
 
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