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d30 technology head protcetion
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Don't know if this has been on here before, but I noticed it in yesterday's Guardian ski supplement. Quicksilver and Ignite have brought out 'soft' skiing helmets for this winter. They look like normal beanies but incorporate d30 gels which harden on impact to provide protection. They claim that "....Although not giving the full protection of a helmet, the Bartik offers a compromise for boarders who do not want to wear a helmet but still want some level of protection." Anyone think they'll catch on or take over form helmets for your average recreational skier? The Quicksilver one looks pretty cool Cool
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

I'm really interested in this as the main reasons I don't wear a helmet are comfort and having to pack and carry the bloody thing. A protective 'hat' that would absorb impacts might not be quite as 'safe' as a helmet, but would seem to me to be a lot better than nothing and far more comfortable and easy to pack.

This Swiss site seems to be the home of the 'Ribcap' suppliers, and these guys are advertising a few models over here. I'd really like to try a hat on for comfort before buying though. Has anyone seen them in a shop yet?
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