 Poster: A snowHead
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I finally found a helmet that (just about) fits. It's by O'Neill and is pretty much totally enclosed, the ear pieces aren't detachable and there's only teeny tiny vents but it feels nice and snug. However, I'm being really cool and wearing it while watching telly and it's starting to feel really quite heavy! I've never worn a helmet before so I'm wondering if it's just because it's a strange feeling and everyone goes through it or should I re-think something quite so... sturdy?
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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 think you need counselling, but worry not, there are a hundred an one would-be counsellors on the forum with views on wearing or not wearing helmets while watching tv , each desperate for yet another thread in which to repeat their views
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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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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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I suppose I did ask for that one! 
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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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CSki, don't listen to them. While the risk of getting hit on the bonce by a slalom pole whilst sat in your front room watching ski sunday is generally regarded by most authorities as lower than when actually skiing, modern helmets are so convenient that that shouldn't put you off. Shin guards and a back protector are also so comfortable these days so do consider getting those too. BTW detachable ear pieces essential if you want to hear the telly as well as watch it, but don't worry about the tiny vents as modern televisions don't make half as much heat as the old ones did. Hope this helps. 
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| slikedges wrote: |
| CSki, don't listen to them. While the risk of getting hit on the bonce by a slalom pole whilst sat in your front room watching ski sunday is generally regarded by most authorities as lower than when actually skiing... |
I'm sorry, I disagree. I would put forward the case that CSki probably only intended to watch Gardener's World but the added security of wearing a helmet has allowed for the added dangers of Ski Sunday. Mark my words... it'll all end in SCGB Ski Skool DVD's.... 
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Slightly less worried about being the young and immature one on the EoSB! Thank you very much for all the input, I would like to add I'm certainly not cool enough for Gardener's World and was indeed watching repeats of the Schladming night slalom so perhaps I was a bit jumpy and overly worried. 
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Schuss in Boots, that's my issue too, I really don't know how it's supposed to feel. Sod it, I swapped it for a lighter one and shall expect many a ridiculing in 3 weeks time!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| CSki wrote: |
| ... I'm being really cool and wearing it while watching telly and it's starting to feel really quite heavy! |
I'm glad you mentioned this. You make me feel less weird.
On another thread the danger of hitting your head by slipping in the bathroom was mentioned, so I wore mine in the shower yesterday.
I am wondering how others go about washing their hair? I tried squirting the shampoo in through one the vents, but it was hard to aim the shampoo and hard to guage how much had gone in (and almost impossible to massage it in). I didn't even bother with conditioner
Has anyone any tips?
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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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| Ray Zorro wrote: |
| You make me feel less weird. |
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Ray Zorro, first tip: get some hair  !
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You know it makes sense.
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According to yesterday's Times, Ellis Brigham has sold out of helmets.
I think it might because of England performances in the ODI cricket. I've been banging my head against the wall anyway.
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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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