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I've at last convinced my GF that she should be wearing a helmet whilst skiing (it's only taken three years  ), and now she's got to choose one.
Obviously she's going to want to choose a hat that she likes the look of, and one that also has the appropriate CE safety sticker - but should we also be aware of a difference in protection from helmet to helmet?
In most things, you get what you pay for - but I have no idea if this logic applies to the performance of a helmet, or whether you're paying extra for a nicer design/brand?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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if ski helmets are anything like motorcycle helmets, then fit will be the important criteria. A bit like ski boots.
Try the dainese ones, cost about £70, but they have years of motorcycle experience, and they're Italian.
So you'll have...
Safety and style
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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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kermit, I agree about dainese gear - I have one of their lids too.
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jonflat2, for a helmet to be sold in Europe it has to have the CE mark - if it does not, don't go there. This sets a number of standards and performance criteria that the helmet manufacturer has to meet.
With ski helmets, the difference in price is normally reflected in the number of features (number/type of vents, removable/MP3 ear pads etc.) quality and weight of the lid. Older style lids tended to be made with a seperate polystyrene liner (the bit that absorbs most of the shock) with a seperate harder shell (to stop sharp things penetrating your head) and these tend to be heavier and more bulky than the newer types which typically mould everything together - known as in-mould construction.
Saftey wise, there should be very little in it so if it fits your GF well then all you have to do is find one in the right colour to match her outfit 
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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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How about "Serious" - they've gt Serious ones in TKMaxx at the moment. They look pretty tidy too.
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petemillis, sounds like an idea. Did you spot a price for the TKMaxx hats?
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There are a number of standards for the performance of ski helmets (see http://www.telemarktips.com/Helmets.html for more information including a video clip depicting someone surviving a head-first collision with a tree).
So far as I know, the most stringent standard is the Snell 98 certification and the only helmet conforming to this standard is the American "Leedom" range. I bought one of these 3 years ago from my local snowsports shop and have been very happy with it. If you can't get one locally try http://www.bargainboards.co.uk/ProductList.aspx?Brand=34.
Having said that, the most important factor for safety and comfort, is a how well the helmet fits. Different makes of helmet tend to suit different head shapes - just like ski boots and feet. It is essential to try before you buy to make sure that you get a good fit.
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There are a few helmets out there that are marketed as head guards, mainly designed for slalom racing these do not conform to the helmet standard but this is not always obvious, unless you read the sticker normally attached to them
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TK Maxx have also got Cebe helmets in stock, which are identical to Dainese, for only £24 for adult size. I paid £70 in Tignes last year for the same helmet.
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| ssnowman wrote: |
| TK Maxx have also got Cebe helmets in stock, which are identical to Dainese, for only £24 for adult size. I paid £70 in Tignes last year for the same helmet. |
Which Cebe = which Dainese? I'm looking at the Cebe website and there is nothing on there that looks remotely like a Dainese helmet?
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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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| ssnowman wrote: |
| TK Maxx have also got Cebe helmets in stock, which are identical to Dainese, for only £24 for adult size. I paid £70 in Tignes last year for the same helmet. |
Interesting you mention this ... I have a dainese helmet, and spotted the same one when I was in Norway being sold as a "Vega" helmet.
I'm guessing that Dainese make helmets for other companies, who then slap their own logo on them??
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Hi, Dainese stuff is probably a bit more expensive than most but its excellent quality!! i've owned a lot of their motorbike kit which i have never had any problems with which was my reason for buying the Dainese Fun helmet £70 which was great till easyjet lost my bag last year!!
I've now got the RED Trace helmet which is made by Burton which cost me £55 which i would also happily recommend!
3 friends have got Giro helmets which they are highly impressed with!! Giro are probably better known for their cycling lids! Giro seems to have quite a few styles and colours with good vents removable earpads and even audio options if you want to listen to some tunes on the slopes!!Personally i haven't tried Giro snow helmets but I can definately vouch for their cycling helmets being top notch!!
Giro have a helmet replacement scheme with their cycling lids where if you have an accident you get money off vouchers to replace the helmet how much depends on age of helmet but i'm not sure if they do this with snow helmets!
Whichever one you get make sure it fits rather than just picking the one that looks the coolest!!! 
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You know it makes sense.
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jonflat2, Jon, all the helmets in my local TKMaxx were between £12.99 and £24.99 when I was in there on Friday.
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