 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello just been looking round excape in Leeds, i need a helmet but would like to know what peoples opinions are about the dainese fun, the red tantrum and the giro G10 i like the look of the dainese but not sure how well the vents will work as my head gets really hot. Any ideas please. 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Whatever fits is good
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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thanks for the welcome mark, was hopeing to find soeone who has the dainese to see if it kept there head warm 
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fragy, welcome to snowHeads. Don't know about how well the Dainese vents work but I've a couple of other items of theirs & it's very good kit so I would assume their venting works as required. I also run hot & wear a Giro 9 helmet & the venting works really well.
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fragy, I have a Dainese helmet.
It was bought a few years ago (2004, I think) so can't find it now, but it looks similar to the Fun helmet. (Also in Black.)
Certainly, the venting system looks the same.
I am also a sweaty guy. I have been quite happy with my helmet. I would get the same again.
The venting system does work up to a degree, but on warm days when you are working hard your hair will get damp. Sometimes very damp, like when taken on yet another EOSB yomp by BernardC
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Thanks for the advice, think i am swaying towards the Giro by the sounds of it although i must agree the other dainese stuff i have for mtb is great  so maybe just rub my head a little longer before i take the plunge.
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fragy, do not go into your shop with the decision already made to get a particular helmet.
Choosing a helmet should be similar to choosing boots.
Take your time. Try on two or three. Listen to advice from the store assistants. Get the one that fits best.
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| fragy wrote: |
| Hello just been looking round excape in Leeds, |
I would check out prices elsewhere, as I suspect you'll pay more in EB at Xscape than other places. There is (or was last spring) a discount place near the next motorway junction towards Manchester (J32). Can't for the life of me remember what it's called. You leave the M'way and head for Castleford along the old road and it is a very short way along there on the left in an industrial estate. The ski place is pretty much alongside the main road, but you go down a side road and back up to it. Anyone know what it's called and if it's still there?
I am also told Glide & Slide in Otley are very helpful and reasonable on prices.
Incidentally if you visit http://vip.junction32.com/vip/Default.aspx you can get sent a 10% discount card valid in many of the shops in the "Freeport" centre adjacent to Xscape, including Tog24, Cotton Traders, Mountain Warehouse, Trespass etc.
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Thanks for that, working in manchester next week and have see that there is a snow and rock just opened at the new ski slope so was going to try a few there, The Dainese fun helmet does fit well but just a little worried about the lack of vents.
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fragy, Just noticed your location (I'm in Barnetby!). For info, if you have never found it, there's a similar set of shops to those adjacent to Xscape just off the M18 near Doncaster and they have the same VIP discount cards scheme, but you have to get theirs - the same card's not valid in both places. It's called Lakeside. http://www.lakeside-village.co.uk/ There is the same range of shops there. Last year in the Mountain Warehouse there they had thermal base layer stuff on BOGOF basis, plus 10% discount and ladies' salopettes for £20 - 10% Haven't been over there this year yet.
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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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NewSkier, small world and all that, thanks for the advice, do you know if they have helmets at the outlets? Dont really need more clothing, i buy it through the year for mtb and walking so always have enough by the time the snow falls.
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You know it makes sense.
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The vents on the G10 are much better than the tiny vents on the Dianese. If you get hot then go for the G10 provided it fits well.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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fragy, No helmets at the Doncaster Lakeside place, and not many shops either. Mountain warehouse and Tog 24 are about your lot for skiing (unless you fancy doing it in a M&S Dinner suit!)
What about trying Decathlon in Sheffield - they have some good gear at reasonable prices
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/our-stores-10695863/
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Poster: A snowHead
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Get one with straps you can do up! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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fragy,
I have a Giro. I bought it because (i) it was a good fit and (ii) it left no gap between the top of my goggles and the rim of the helmet.
These are both important points. If the helmet doesn't fit properly it won't protect your head, and it may slip around obscuring your peripheral vision. If you have a gap betwen your goggles and your helmet, then a cold windy day will feel like someone's trying to slice the top of your head off with an icy cold razor.
The temperature control on the Giro is good, in that you can decide how many vents to open up. The downside of removing vents is that on a warm day, ice on the chair frame melts and the meltwater drops with unerring accuracy through the vents.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If you are really concerned about getting hot then go for one of the helmets that's commonly worn on dry slopes, these are used for racing in the UK from April to September, so are worn on hot days and in rain.
The favourites are Scott, Briko and Sun.
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| Acacia wrote: |
| I have a Giro. . . because . . . (ii) it left no gap between the top of my goggles and the rim of the helmet. |
A good point.
Take your goggles when choosing your helmet. Not all goggles will fit properly into the space provided by the helmet.
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fragy, Giro make different shaped Helmets so try a few of them. I've got a 9.9, while Kitty has a Fuse. Ventilation is very good on both. I think Giro get a lot of experience from their Cycle Helmets. Take your Goggles, or buy some Giro Goggles.
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Thanks for all the advice guys, never really thought about the goggles point of view, will defiantly take my goggles to try when trying them on. Do you think helmets will be any cheaper in France?
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I have had a Dainesse helmet for a few years - way too hot. Venting better on Giros - and will probably get one this season.
But one that fits your head and your goggles is - as everyone says - the priority.
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fragy, ive got a Giro- a shiny one, it was around £100 but its fantastic, fits well with Oakley wisdoms and crowbars! Aswell as plugging into my ipod and my phone, it interupts my ipod and allows me to answer fone calls-great for business!
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