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Yes we have.
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As others have said, although there are quite a few shops that hire helmets - that way you'll know nothing of a helmet's history (or hygiene!). Best to buy.
Fit is critical; the helmet should be snug and should not move around when the strap is done up. Make sure your goggles fit the helmet, or be prepared to spend on some compatible goggles too!
Ventilation is important so make sure the lid you're looking at has vents and that they are (preferably) adjustable.
Budget is up to you but there are decent helmets costing from 50 to 250 GBP.
Where the top of the goggles and the front of the helmet meet is what is being refered to here. All goggles will fit all helmets, but some goggles/helmet combinations will leave a gap at your forehead which can lead to a very cold head on cold days or some goggles may even push the helmet up a little on your head. You want a helmet/goggle combination that leaves the minimum gap but allows the helmet to sit properly on your head.
I usually bring my helmet when I am buying goggles.
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Started by Davidsa2 in Ski Hardware 30-Dec-2009 - 13 Replies
Ninder_Bassi
reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
Sweet Rooster
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reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
getjim wrote:Haven't we done this to death?
Yes we have.
The off-topic replies have now been moved to The Ski Helmet Debate.
Please restrict further replies to answering the OP's questions; anything else will be removed. :evil:
And to do that...
As others have said, although there are quite a few shops that hire helmets - that way you'll know nothing of a helmet's history (or hygiene!). Best to buy.
Fit is critical; the helmet should be snug and should not move around when the strap is done up. Make sure your goggles fit the helmet, or be prepared to spend on some compatible goggles too!
Ventilation is important so make sure the lid you're looking at has vents and that they are (preferably) adjustable.
Budget is up to you but there are decent helmets costing from 50 to 250 GBP.
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Edited 1 time. Last update at 31-Dec-2009
NellyPS
reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
I bought my first helmet from Snow & Rock the other day, I asked the question about goggles being compatable with helmets and was told that all goggles fit all helmets. I told him I had heard otherwise (on here).
So, what's the answer?
So, what's the answer?
Ir12daveor
reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
NellyPS wrote:I bought my first helmet from Snow & Rock the other day, I asked the question about goggles being compatable with helmets and was told that all goggles fit all helmets. I told him I had heard otherwise (on here).
So, what's the answer?
Where the top of the goggles and the front of the helmet meet is what is being refered to here. All goggles will fit all helmets, but some goggles/helmet combinations will leave a gap at your forehead which can lead to a very cold head on cold days or some goggles may even push the helmet up a little on your head. You want a helmet/goggle combination that leaves the minimum gap but allows the helmet to sit properly on your head.
I usually bring my helmet when I am buying goggles.
NellyPS
reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
I do need new goggles anyway, so if they don't fit (currently in the loft) its a good excuse to buy new ones!
Bandit
reply to 'Helmets' posted Dec-2009
Hmmm, I'd lusted after and finally purchased direct from Sinner, some rather tasty Sinner Beast II goggles in a Tortoiseshell colour frame.
The strap was way too short to fit my helmet, and....it was not an interchangeable one :roll:
J2ski member AJ came to my rescue :D
http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/5282.page
I've not seen AJ around for a while, hope she's OK.
The strap was way too short to fit my helmet, and....it was not an interchangeable one :roll:
J2ski member AJ came to my rescue :D
http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/5282.page
I've not seen AJ around for a while, hope she's OK.
Topic last updated on 31-December-2009 at 16:44