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K2 Crossfire Helmet

wa-loaf

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So I just picked one of these up off of Tramdock. It fits great and looks good, but doesn't seem to fit any of my goggles well, all Oakly. Anyone have one? What goggles do you use? I might return it if don't find something soon.
 

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Anybody? Do they suck? Is that why I'm the only one with one?
 

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I guess you're the only one who bought it. ;)

They definitely look interesting. You could always try bringing it in to a ski shop to figure out which goggles work with it or even (GASP!) TJ Maxx, since they have some great deals on goggles right now.
 

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Nah. If I didn't already get a Giro Fuse during the spring, I might have sprung for one of those. They're kind of cool looking.
 

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I wonder how long until we start seeing considerable integration systems between helmets/goggles like we do with skis/bindings.

I lucked out when I bought my Marker helmet as it fits my smith goggles perfectly. I don't see too many others using Marker helmets.
 

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I wonder how long until we start seeing considerable integration systems between helmets/goggles like we do with skis/bindings.

I lucked out when I bought my Marker helmet as it fits my smith goggles perfectly. I don't see too many others using Marker helmets.

Well Giro designs certain goggles to go in certain helmets they make. They started making goggles last year.

I believe it is K2 that has a goggle that can only be used on one of their helmets. Rather than a strap around your head, it has a rubber wire that goes on posts.

It is a good idea, but just like the bindings on skis I like to choose which goggles to put on my helmet.
 

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It fit pretty good. But If I can't wear goggles with it, what's the point?
 

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Round two, grabbed a pair of Giro G10s on Tramdock today. Hopefully these will fit better with my goggles. They seem to be pretty popular around here.
 

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I don't know, the G10 is pretty picky... ;) Brian had Oakleys that did NOT work well with the G10 MX. Hopefully, yours work better.
 

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I don't know, the G10 is pretty picky... ;) Brian had Oakleys that did NOT work well with the G10 MX. Hopefully, yours work better.

Ug, well I guess I'll find out. I have O frames and A frames. I don't think the A's fit much of anything since they have these little bumps on the top. If the O's fit I'll be happy.
 

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I got a pair of Crowbars off Tramdock and they fit the G10 ok/liveable. Ended up returning them still because i was able to get two pairs of Giros for the same price
 

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I think his were the Crowbars, too.

Yes, they were Crowbars, after hearing that they fit really well with the G10. The problem was that the strap was too damn short, even for my size M helmet. Add to that the visor on the G10 MX and I couldn't even get the goggles on. So I went with the Giro goggles from TJ Maxx. If I didn't have the visor I think the crowbars would have worked out ok, that's what Greg uses with his G10.
 
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