 Poster: A snowHead
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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'll be watching this with interest. I've only ever gone with the helmet that fits the best, but I've always wondered whether/what things to look out for.
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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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Looks like marketing nonsense to me. Assuming both helmets meet the CE EN1077 standard (one of which has managed to put the wrong number, so I'm not totally convinced they know what they are on about, but they do have to meet this to be on sale in Europe), they are no better or worse than any other.
Neither have MIPS, which might actually be something that you'd want to pay for. A quick bit of maths on the website of helmet manufacturer Giro suggests that over half their ski models now come with MIPS.
It has to fit well – have a look for a blog post or YouTube video that explains how to check the fit.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Both helmets are Chinese made and cheaper if bought direct via AliExpress. Whilst both claim to meet EN1077 there are probably better helmets around for not much more. A quick check on sportpursuit shows that a MIPS helmet can be had for around £65.
Personally, I think fit is the most important feature and you should buy from somewhere you can try it on. However if you are buying to avoid renting and budget is important then perhaps decathlons basic helmet at £19.99 fits the bill.
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There are 2 CE marks. One is euro C E (bigger gap) and is the standard for Europe.
The other is CE close together that just means China Export.
If buying a helmet I would take my goggles into an shop and make sure they are comfortable together. Then buy in the shop.
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Looking at the Amazon ads, I'll bet 500 Quatloos that there is zero difference in the two product you'd get if you ordered. I'd also extend that wager that the shell will be thin enough to deform with a thumb press, and that price is WAAAY to high for that product. I would spend my winnings on getting the picture of the helmet on the Happy Lady TM. redone so it looks like she is in the same continent as the product.
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It looks like spam to me too.
That '&tag=amz07b-21" on the links means they're affiliate links so I'd say the OP has just posted this to get people to click through and then make a bit of money the next time we buy anything on Amazon.
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I might have to take that back. The forum software has put the same affiliate tag on 'Amazon' in my post above so maybe it adds the affiliate link on any link to amazon.
I wonder if it also replaces any amazon affiliate links with it's own affiliate tag. Sneaky.
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I agree with @tarrantd that buying from Decathlon would give better quality for the same or lesser price. After a reputable brand that you have confidence in (ie neither one of those) then fitting your head and fitting with your goggles are the most important things.
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Cheap but, what price do you put on having to relearn your motor skills?
probably best to stay with a trusted and recognised brand with safety equipment.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I treat my snowsports lid like I treat my motorbike lid. As the last post stated, what price do you put on having to relearn your motor skills? Spend as much as you think your undamaged brain is worth, on a tried and trusted brand that fits you well.
And just like my motorbike lids, when they've aged a bit, or had a smack, time to renew.
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| Scarlet wrote: |
| Looks like marketing nonsense to me. Assuming both helmets meet the CE EN1077 |
Well, it has stuck the label on the helmet looking at the amazon photos, but everyone should know the CE in china that looks identical to the C E safety mark means CE - China Export.
The safety C E has a slightly bigger gap the than CE
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You know it makes sense.
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Many sites state that the existence of a China Export CE mark is an urban myth. It was explored by the EU back in 2009 and they declared that it was purely that a few manufacturers were not correctly printing the mark. There is evidence of fraud by some suppliers of electrical equipment where the items submitted for test are built to a higher standard than those supplied to the retail market. This is especially true with chargers so buyer beware.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hi all, OP here.
Links aren't spam. Maybe the link is different since I was logged into my Amazon account, not sure. But I honestly want a decent review of both helmets.
I don't have much budget and not a regular skier, so prob won't fork out for a MIPS model. I bought these two, linked, during the Prime day sales but wondering which one to keep depending on which is probably "safer" I guess since both were around the same price.
I'm skiing with some mates next year and don't want to rent a helmet, but don't want to be shelling out for more expensive models either if I wont be going skiing regularly afterwards.
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Poster: A snowHead
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To be honest if you want cheap but a decent standard lid hit up Lidl and Aldi on their ski week or Decathlon.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@dopey3000,
The most important thing is the fit. Make sure that it comfortably tight (I know, that sounds like an oxymoron) BUT your head should not slop around in the helmet.
Personally, I think the blue one (Findway Ski Helmet) is the better one IF all other things are equal
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@hang11, Wow!!! Hope you feel better soon. Better a big dent in your helmet than your head.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The only real factor on ski helmets for safety, similar to cycle helmets for the vast majority (until you get into full face cyclocross helmets) is do they fit. An easy way to check is the helmet should mostly stay in place WITHOUT straps, while also being comfortable enough to wear all day. (Hence I would be very reluctant to buy online).
The difference in protection between most helmets is likely minimal (as the protection isn't that significant and generally they just meet the standard).
N.b. I find ski helmets a far bigger benefit than cycle helmets (on road) -
1. incidents generally don't include vehicles weighing a few tons.
2. IMHO the minor protection offered is worth more (esp from the UK given cost of a days skiing). It is insurance against minor injuries that could get you bloodwaggoned off the mountain and kill a days skiing (e.g. A ski edge slicing a chunk out of a helmet is an edge that hasn't sliced a chunk out of your scalp - the likely heavy bleeding from any scalp wound will have mountain rescue etc sending you off to get bandaged).
3. There is plenty of stuff you can hit that won't harm you directly but might result in nastier crashes (piste marker poles).
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I'm always a bit dubious about the assertions re quality related to price. There is no doubt MIPS costs more and no doubt that some of the more expensive brands have fit or ventilation or styling advantages. But for meeting the standard they either do or don't. I was once at a ski show and talked to an Aussie sourcing specialist who did a lot of work with Far East factories. He basically told me that Lidl and Aldi helmets came off the same production line that made some of the more mainstream Giro models at the time.
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| dopey3000 wrote: |
| Hi I don't have much budget and not a regular skier, so prob won't fork out for a MIPS model |
If you're not a regular skier then is there more potential for you to fall, and therefore more worth on something like MIPS?
I'm generally with Dave, price doesn't necessarily correlate with quality, nor do a lot of fancy sounding words which suggest that things have some kind of special feature or material, when it's actually just a branding exercise....that said, I wouldn't wear a cycle or ski helmet which doesn't have MIPS
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