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Helmets

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:39:22 GMT

I know this may have been discussed before, but I am looking to buy a helmet and need some advice on what to buy (make etc)?

Can you give me some helpful tips on both male and female head gear.

Re:Helmets

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:42:23 GMT

Buy what fits and what is comfortable. You can pay anywhere from GBP10 to GBP200. I have a Sweet Trooper and it is excellent. Had a Giro Fuse before that which isn't a patch on the Sweet. www.sweet.no

Re:Helmets

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:18:05 GMT

Besides fit and comfort, also be aware that there are definite styles (and maybe purposes). They range from racer to jibber dude. Nothing looks stranger than the baggy clad boarder in the park with a racing helmet, or the old school Spyder clad, old guy in a military style jibber helmet :lol:

Trencher

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:51:17 GMT

Be aware there are, I think, two standards. Mmmm Class A & B. Will no doubt get corrected.

I have a Class B. Lidls, GBP12. Never been used. Lives in my ski bag in Niederau. Prefer my woolly hat. Daft, I know, but that's age.

Wife and No 2 son, both wear GBP80 helmets. Both have been subjected to concussion after accidents.

Theres enough material here for a Phd in pschycology of ski helmets.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:23:49 GMT

There's no A and B standard that I'm aware of. There's three groups measuring them, they are :

The first is the Common European Norm (CEN) and this is the European ski helmet standard. CEN 1077 was issued in 1996. CEN 1077 is the most common as CEN will be a regulatory requirement around Europe.
The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM), all helmets must show that they have reached standard F2040.
Snell Memorial Foundation, Snell RS-98 and this is arguably the most stringent standard.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:07:10 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Be aware there are, I think, two standards. Mmmm Class A & B. Will no doubt get corrected.

I have a Class B. Lidls, GBP12. Never been used. Lives in my ski bag in Niederau. Prefer my woolly hat. Daft, I know, but that's age.

Wife and No 2 son, both wear GBP80 helmets. Both have been subjected to concussion after accidents.

Theres enough material here for a Phd in pschycology of ski helmets.

Dave Mac there is a middle ground for hats fans. I have seen articles on a knitted material that goes rigid on impact. ISTR reading that one of the race gear mfrs has been making race suits from it, and have started beanie production. :D

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:17:40 GMT

bandit wrote:

Dave Mac wrote:Be aware there are, I think, two standards. Mmmm Class A & B. Will no doubt get corrected.

I have a Class B. Lidls, GBP12. Never been used. Lives in my ski bag in Niederau. Prefer my woolly hat. Daft, I know, but that's age.

Wife and No 2 son, both wear GBP80 helmets. Both have been subjected to concussion after accidents.

Theres enough material here for a Phd in pschycology of ski helmets.

Dave Mac there is a middle ground for hats fans. I have seen articles on a knitted material that goes rigid on impact. ISTR reading that one of the race gear mfrs has been making race suits from it, and have started beanie production. :D

Indeed, this was revealed on a recent issue of Snowfix. Someone was wearing a beanie and the inside is lined with this substance. It was impossible to hit someone wearing the beanie on the head and hurt them, but the substance remained soft and supple. In fact, from the raw material, they rolled a small amount into a ball and it bounced all over the place!

Stewart - you should speak to Skidaddle, hes got a smart helmet (as far as helmets go anyway...) which looks like an old school Vespa helmet. Might be the sort of thing you are looking for, and knowing him its also at a high standard of safety.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:50:43 GMT

Go for oone that is comfortable and has removable inserts or adjustable heat vents.

Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:12:41 GMT

steverandomno wrote:Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Yes, white is the new black - Darth Vader is so last year... 8)

But seriously...

Fit First - then go for a known brand (i.e. a manufacturer with a good reputation) and then choose your colour... oh alright, have the red one then...

Ventilation - A well-ventilated helmet is a must if you sweat when skiing (most people do!); I get much less sweaty in a helmet than I used to with a hat - due to the built-in ventilation - so doubt I'll ever bother with a hat again.

Colour does matter - when the sun's out you will notice the difference between a reflective colour and, say, matt black... might as well fill with boiling water before putting it on... :lol:

Goggles - make sure there's a goggle strap and guides or other shaping to be "goggle-compatible". Either make sure your existing goggles fit well, or be prepared to spend out on some decent goggles too. Helmet and goggles work together brilliantly and when well-matched will mean no more goggle steaming in the restaurant and no pressure points on your face!

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:19:12 GMT

Admin as the owner of a dark matt blue bone dome, I'm yet to be convinced that buying a lighter shinier colour would make my head cooler. Mind you, I do have good ventilation in mine, and I'm not really affected, and it does have insulating material in the liner after all :D

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:40:43 GMT

bandit wrote:I'm yet to be convinced that buying a lighter shinier colour would make my head cooler.

:D

Sorry, I should have mentioned that the naturally cool will have no worries... :wink:

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:51:03 GMT

steverandomno wrote:Go for oone that is comfortable and has removable inserts or adjustable heat vents.

Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Sorry could not resist, I have the rest of the outfit as well :lol:

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:58:22 GMT

Admin wrote:

bandit wrote:I'm yet to be convinced that buying a lighter shinier colour would make my head cooler.

:D

Sorry, I should have mentioned that the naturally cool will have no worries... :wink:

:lol:

Nice one, you're on good form :thumbup:

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:59:47 GMT

RoseR wrote:

steverandomno wrote:Go for oone that is comfortable and has removable inserts or adjustable heat vents.

Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Sorry could not resist, I have the rest of the outfit as well :lol:

Rose, sometimes you write things that worry me a little :lol: :lol:

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:21:06 GMT

bandit wrote:

RoseR wrote:

steverandomno wrote:Go for oone that is comfortable and has removable inserts or adjustable heat vents.

Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Sorry could not resist, I have the rest of the outfit as well :lol:

Rose, sometimes you write things that worry me a little :lol: :lol:

Blame it on the high temperature :lol:

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:26:26 GMT

RoseR wrote:

bandit wrote:

RoseR wrote:

steverandomno wrote:Go for oone that is comfortable and has removable inserts or adjustable heat vents.

Also try to get one that makes you look like an imperial storm trooper.

Sorry could not resist, I have the rest of the outfit as well :lol:

Rose, sometimes you write things that worry me a little :lol: :lol:

Blame it on the high temperature :lol:

Are you wearing that to cover the fact you have chicken pox?

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:42:20 GMT

No definately not me its my OH on one of his charity things.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:46:09 GMT

Rose,
Who's he supposed to be? (I'm not very good at guessing these sort of things),

Ally

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:50:44 GMT

Admin, where's your report from Les Deux Alpes?
Rose, how're you feeling?

sorry, off topic but saving time...

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:50:56 GMT

AllyG wrote:Rose,
Who's he supposed to be? (I'm not very good at guessing these sort of things),

Ally

Oh he will be mortally wounded, its a storm trooper from Star Wars.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:52:36 GMT

caron-a wrote:Admin, where's your report from Les Deux Alpes?
Rose, how're you feeling?

sorry, off topic but saving time...

Have had to admit defeat and came home from work at lunchtime, going to pop to Docs get a script for aciclovir try and speed recovery up a bit.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:56:41 GMT

Rose,
Sorry, you'd better not tell him, I'd hate to hurt his feelings. It was a very impressive looking outfit, I just didn't know who/what he was.

I'm not a Star Wars fan myself, but I used to be very keen on the old Star Trek with 'Spok' etc., and in fact I took my kids several years ago to see the exhibition in the Science Museum on Star Trek - it was really good (and they did have some people wearing HELMETS - the subject of this thread I believe).

Ally

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:59:38 GMT

AllyG wrote:Rose,
Who's he supposed to be? (I'm not very good at guessing these sort of things),

Ally

Why, its Basil Brush of course

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:01:49 GMT

Tony,
Basil Brush doesn't wear a helmet, I'm quite sure about that, I saw him years ago in the theatre when I was a child, so he's definitely off topic :lol:.

Ally

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:51:43 GMT

AllyG wrote:Tony,
Basil Brush doesn't wear a helmet, I'm quite sure about that, I saw him years ago in the theatre when I was a child, so he's definitely off topic :lol:.

Ally

I bet he would if he went boarding

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:54:10 GMT

Can't believe previous comment. i Know it's stupid but I don't wear a helmet??? Can't there be any brains in there to damage? My advice... I know nothing. Get to a shop and get something comfortable and properly fitted. No-one looks at anything on the slopes but how you ski/board so it doesn't matter what you look like. I got mine after a stupid fall on a blue run and it improved my skiing because i felt more confident and safer in one. It's white and so are my goggles so i look like a storm trooper, but I don't care.

Re:Helmets

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:01:36 GMT

http://www.airbossworld.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=191&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Does any-one have any feedback on this type of helmet? OH likes the look of these.

Re:Helmets

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:34:29 GMT

Me and my helmet with the vents open.

Re:Helmets

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:39:44 GMT

RoseR wrote:http://www.airbossworld.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=191&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Does any-one have any feedback on this type of helmet? OH likes the look of these.

Rose I can't be sure as I've not seen one up close, but there's not too much evidence of vents in the photo.
Does OH get hot in a hat?

Here's one with lots of vents as an example....

http://www.amazon.com/Giro-G10-Snow-Helmet/dp/B000JL908I

The only safe way is to try one on, somewhere warm. It must fit him 1st and foremost.