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Multisport helmets

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 21:51:29 GMT

Hi all,

I'm into minimising the amount of gear I own.

Has anyone got experience skiing with the Giro Encore, POC Receptor+ or Bern Brentwood?

All three claim to be certified and good for cycling and skiing.

Cheers

Tp

Re:Multisport helmets

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 23:38:21 GMT

Tinpot,
this is your head, minimising for what? It cannot be weight, space or price.

Without delving into your suggested models, is the ski helmet made to Class EN 1077, and is it Class A or Class B?

Re:Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 07:39:40 GMT

ASTM F2040 / CE EN 1077 / CPSC.

Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:01:11 GMT

tin pot wrote:Giro Encore, POC Receptor+ or Bern Brentwood?

No direct experience but I've had a few Giro bike lids and had a good look at a couple of POCs when looking for my current ski lid...

YMMV but I have the impression that Giro are designed down to a budget (nothing wrong with that - they're generally good value) but POC are designed up to a spec (you do get what you pay for).

If I was choosing between these I'd take the POC, no contest.

Most modern helmets are fairly adjustable for fit, but obviously make sure whichever model suits your head shape... 8)

Re:Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:55:52 GMT

I bought a POC Receptor Bug three years ago. From a skiing point of view, I don't like the fact that it doesn't have a goggle clip at the back of the helmet. Apart from that, I think it is a very good helmet.

Re:Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:03:29 GMT

Jimbobilini wrote:doesn't have a goggle clip at the back of the helmet

"Goggle Clip included" now, apparently - http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1211/receptor

Re:Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:07:07 GMT

Admin wrote:

Jimbobilini wrote:doesn't have a goggle clip at the back of the helmet

"Goggle Clip included" now, apparently - http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1211/receptor

There you go! An even better helmet now :D

Re:Multisport helmets

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:16:16 GMT

The bug isn't for cycling as well though is it?

The Giros are pretty damn cheap, I should probably just buy one to try it.

Re:Multisport helmets

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:58:29 GMT

Jimbobilini wrote:I bought a POC Receptor Bug three years ago. From a skiing point of view, I don't like the fact that it doesn't have a goggle clip at the back of the helmet. Apart from that, I think it is a very good helmet.

my lid has a silly piece of plastic that goggles slide into. No actual clip. goggles come off when I fall over - as does the clip.

Bit of diy fixing with superglue and sticky Velcro has hopefully sorted the problem. If not, may be an excuse for a new lid :-)

Re:Multisport helmets

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:26:37 GMT

Iceman wrote:
my lid has a silly piece of plastic that goggles slide into. No actual clip. goggles come off when I fall over - as does the clip.

Bit of diy fixing with superglue and sticky Velcro has hopefully sorted the problem. If not, may be an excuse for a new lid :-)

An excuse to buy more ski kit!? Damn you Iceman! :D