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Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ?

Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ?

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Started by Tropicana in Ski Chatter - 19 Replies

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Frostbite
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

Decathlon had some cheap ones or try www.skiwear4less.com

Andymol2
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

I think the Aldi ones went like hot cakes.
Andy M

Wanderer
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

You will probably find good deals online but I don't think this is a good idea with helmets.

When I bought mine, I had to try about 10 different shops before I found a comfortable fit (I bought in a ski-resort).

Sizes and shapes seem to vary considerably from brand to brand. Unfortunately, this can be a bit of a hassle and can result in you paying a littel extra for a helmet but if it doesn't fit right, it will drive you mad and you will probably stop wearing it!

AllyG
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

Wanderer wrote:You will probably find good deals online but I don't think this is a good idea with helmets.

When I bought mine, I had to try about 10 different shops before I found a comfortable fit (I bought in a ski-resort).

Sizes and shapes seem to vary considerably from brand to brand. Unfortunately, this can be a bit of a hassle and can result in you paying a littel extra for a helmet but if it doesn't fit right, it will drive you mad and you will probably stop wearing it!


I would totally agree with this post. I spent a lovely half hour or so in a specialist ski shop at the dry slope trying on helmets, before I found one that fitted perfectly (and only cost £35). Just make sure you bring your goggles as well to ensure they are compatible.

Ally

Jonah690
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

Surely the whole point is to protect your head and therefore a good quality and fit are important otherwise you may as well not bother.

Dave Mac
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

jonah690 wrote:Surely the whole point is to protect your head and therefore a good quality and fit are important otherwise you may as well not bother.

The Lidl and Aldi Helmets are to a DIN standard.

Mjjw69
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

Totally agree with Ally on the goggles front. So important they fit well & you avoid the awful gap that can expose your forehead.

Crispyapplepie
reply to 'Where is the cheapest place in UK to buy ski crash helmets. . ? ' posted Jan-2011

Hi im not sure if you have bought 1 or not yet but i bought my OH's from Go Outdoors. They had a delivery of Sinner helmets in and i thought they were cheap at £35. My OH really liked it, they had 2 different styles and a few colours. Great fit, good price. Overall v happy..

Happy hunting.
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Topic last updated on 22-February-2011 at 21:08