We are going back to Alpe D'Huez this season and while we were there last season noticed quite a few new helmets have a visor rather than using goggles. Has anyone got one? Any good?
3 months today , Yipeeee
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Started by Noddyh in Ski Chatter 24-Oct-2010 - 9 Replies
Noddyh posted Oct-2010
Snapzzz
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
I am looking at buying a helmet this year but i don't think i would consider one with a visor.
I am guessing that to support a visor then the helmet itself would be more substantial / full face rather than the smaller, (and imho) neater open face variety.
I can get a little claustrophobic and prefer more wind in my face and as such generally prefer sunglasses. But having said that i can see that a visor would be more appealing in severe weather and for those at higher risk of falling forwards, maybe freestylers.
I suppose it will all come down to how you like them. Try one on and give it a whirl.
I am guessing that to support a visor then the helmet itself would be more substantial / full face rather than the smaller, (and imho) neater open face variety.
I can get a little claustrophobic and prefer more wind in my face and as such generally prefer sunglasses. But having said that i can see that a visor would be more appealing in severe weather and for those at higher risk of falling forwards, maybe freestylers.
I suppose it will all come down to how you like them. Try one on and give it a whirl.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
EmmaEvs
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
Sounds like it would be just like wearing a motorbike lid. If that is the case then Snapzzz is right, you would get less fresh air but probably better protection in a fall. I know which I'd rather fall of a bike with, given a choice between full face and 'P' pot. Although obviously biking and skiing are different so perhaps that's not relevant. :?
Out of interest do they come with interchangeable visors?
Out of interest do they come with interchangeable visors?
I wish I could meet the person who first decided to strap 2 planks to their feet and throw themselves down a mountain
Noddyh
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
The ones that i have seen so for from Osbe and HMR helmets. They both have interchangeable visors which will be useful. Im guessing if you have to wear glasses they could be helpfull. A bit more research required i think.
Noddy
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EmmaEvs
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
Too late for me. Just invested in a lid. I will be going for the anonymous look though...
I wish I could meet the person who first decided to strap 2 planks to their feet and throw themselves down a mountain
Blodyn1
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
I've just bought my first lid too - a Salomon custom air. It feels quite light, and doesn't look too bad. Does anyone know anything about it?
EmmaEvs
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
I've just bought my first lid too - a Salomon custom air. It feels quite light, and doesn't look too bad. Does anyone know anything about it?
Yup - I bought one too :D
It fits. That's all I know really. And the fluffy ear bits come off. Sorry.
I wish I could meet the person who first decided to strap 2 planks to their feet and throw themselves down a mountain
Broom
reply to 'New ski helmet' posted Oct-2010
Hi I am also looking for a ski helmet with a visor, as I have got glasses and OVG goggles just kept steaming up so I decided to look for a helmet with a visor, and I just can't find it, I remember seeing one in a shop window in La plagne, so if some one can please tell me were I can buy it please
Topic last updated on 25-October-2010 at 12:07