Poster: A snowHead
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My self and my girlfriend are not dare devil skiers, but do wear helmets when mountain biking, so are coming round to the idea of wearing one for skiing. Been looking around on the web, but due to silly luggage limits, we are thinking of buying in resort (Val thorens) just asking,
1. will I get as much choice
2. will it be the same price
3. where should I go
4. any recommendations, for either myself or my girlfriend
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I use a Hammer H1. they are fantastic but every helmet out there seems to be a different fit so you need to try on as many as possible. As for baggage allowance, I strapped mine on the outside of my ruck sack and took it on as carry on so didn't have a problem.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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1. will I get as much choice
Depends when you go. I was in Arc 1800 last week and found *far* more choice than I did in Bourg St Maurice last april. Shops tend to order in at the start of the season and as time progresses they may run out of certain popular models / sizes. For instance, my local Decathlon in stockport has sp;d out of most of its helemts apart from the most basic models and is not going to get any more. If you;re going soon you should have a good choice though
2. will it be the same price
Yes, more or less.
3. where should I go
As many shops as you can - although you can probalby just go to one branch eash of the chains, but different shops tend to carry different brands (see next answer)
4. any recommendations, for either myself or my girlfriend
Try on as many helmets as you can. Personal fit and comfort is key, remember you're going to be wearinf it all day. For instance, I really didn't like the feel of "red" or "salomon" helmets, but did like "Giro" - that was last season, and I was looking to gfet another Giro. THis season, having more choice, I really liked the Uvex helmets I tried but actually ended up with a K2 - and prior to trying it, didn;t even realise they made helmets!
If you wear goggles, take them with you to make sure they fit - or be prepared to buy new goggles to fit the helmet you buy. The fit of the helmet is more imprtant than goggles, you can always sell the ones you have if need be. LIkewise if you wear glasses take them with you to make sure the helmet doesn;t make them uncomfortable - this is more of a personal thing
I brought mine home strapped on the outside of my rucksack, but it's got a bit scratched so next trip it will be packed away
Hope that helps
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Giro 9.9 suits me, but fit is very important. They're very light, in general, so if you chuck out a pair of Y fronts you should be able to take them in your luggage alowance.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks for the help
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I have a Dainese helmet which is pretty good and light. The only thing is that with the ear protectors on my ears can get a bit sore. So I only have these on if it is properly cold. Also as nbt said take your goggles to check compatibility. Different brands have different ways of holding the goggles on, my Dainese seem to work well and you can put your goggles on to the top of the helmet without them slipping off the back ( as some of my freinds helmets do ).
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