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Buying a new helmet for my 14 yo. Decathlon seem to have a good helmet with a MIPS system that fits her well. I don't know anything about their manufacturing or reputation though, anyone know what they're like? I'm assuming they have to meet the same standards, or should we keep going and look at giro, Salomon, Smith etc?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@jonathanco, On their website they describe themselves as a brand, so I doubt they make anything themselves and just design or rebrand generic products. There is nothing wrong with this as very few brands actually manufacture anything themselves.
As you mention they wouldn't be able to sell the helmet if it wasn't up to standard, and the MIPS organisation certainly wouldn't allow their tag to be used. Provided you can see the yellow MIPS slip layer under the helmet then it should be valid.
The fit is the most important aspect of the helmet (followed by the colour of course  )
"Wed'ze, which was created in 2006, is Decathlon's ski, snowboard and sledge brand. From downhill skiing, to freeriding to freestyling, Wed'ze's philosophy is to introduce the joy of snow sports to everyone, irrespective of level or style.
Wed'ze's design centre is located in the heart of the French Alps, in the legendary Mont-Blanc valley, as close as possible to the ski resorts. It's here, through contact with skiers and snowboarders, that Wed'ze's team of designers, garment designers, product managers and engineers work together to devise and design technical equipment to meet the needs and desires of sportsmen and women, with just one goal in mind: customer satisfaction."
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Sun 15-12-19 21:13; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Wed'ze clothe the majority of french holiday skiers.
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@PowderAdict,
ok thanks, all seems good. Agree re the colour, but in this case seems to matter more to me  Sounds like we should just get it and be glad to save the money over a different brand.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@jonathanco, fwiw I've just bought a decathlon lid to replace my Rossi that met a rock offpiste last year.... as @PowderAdict says, they have to meet the standard... as for the colour, so long as the kid's wearing it, it doesn't really matter.
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