 Poster: A snowHead
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Excuse me if this has already been covered - a search just bought up the thread with the poll on helmets!
With more and more talk of helmets, and more and more people wearing them, I think it's time I thought about it.
A mate's just agreed to come with me in March for a week (Saint Sorlin d'Arves..) and I know he's just bought one...maybe this is the kick I need to do it myself.
Anyway, what are peoples' thoughts on makes, types, costs etc? Keen to keep the cost down, but obviously it's not something to skimp on.
Many thanks,
Ed Ludlow
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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all helmets are4 certified to safety standards woo will off a reasonable level of protection. After that you get what you pay for. Different manufacturers have different mould and fitt different shaped heads - e.g. I can't get on with "Red" brand helmets at all. As the price goes up you usually get less for your money inasmuch as the helmet gets lights etc 
the big thing is TRY IT ON.
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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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eludlow, really you need to try on a variety of makes/models to see what fits your shape head. Take your goggles with you as well to ensure they fit together. I have a Giro 9 (I think!) but tried on loads of different ones - these fitted me best.
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the big thing is TRY IT ON.
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Exactly. Do not underestimate the importance of this..as with shoes, sizes/inside shapes somehow vary with each manufacturer, and an uncomfortable helmet will be a nightmare and a loose one will be dangerous...
Plus, if you're like me, it will takes ages to find one that does not make you look like an egghead! 
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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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eludlow - choose on fit first and cost/colour/features second.
Unlike cycle and climbing helmets, ski helmets don't have adjustable inner harnesses - so just go into a shop and try everything on. Choose the one that fits the best and don't look at the price until you're at the till.
It's worth saying that most ski helmets are single impact ones - i.e. they're good for one "good" accident. Some of the more expensive helmets are multi-impact. My (expensive) helmet has more than earned its keep.
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| PhillipStanton wrote: |
| Unlike cycle and climbing helmets, ski helmets don't have adjustable inner harnesses |
Our survey says "uhhh-uhhh". Mine does (K2, not sure what model) and most of the helmets I tried on had some sort of adjustment - some more effective then others, admittedly.
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The Lidl helmet (£7.99 in one of their weekly specials back in November ) has an internal adjustment and I've found it very effective.
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And once you get used to them, like goggles and face masks, you can almost forget you've got them on 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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AxsMan, is that you in there, or Hannibal Lector? 
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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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PhillipStanton, most if not all Giros have an adjustable inner frame similar to their cycling helmets and they're very comfortable.
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Charlatanefc, The Fava beans in Val are great! (with a little Chianti)
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