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Snowboard helmet for Skiing
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Hi all,

Quick question, what are the differences between a snowboard helmet and skiing helmet? I am going skiing soon and had my eye on a snowboard helmet and was wondering if it would be sufficient?


http://www.rxsport.co.uk/products/RED-Trace-Ski-Helmet-%252d-Black-Matte.html


(Reason for looking at this is because of price and the XL option (I have a massive head!))

Thanks!

Monty
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I'm pretty sure I might have a snowboard helmet that I use sometimes, depends kind on the type of skiing you are doing but mine has always been good and was deemed appropriate by my instructor.
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If you have a peek through the product page you linked, you'll find the magic words "Our original design intent: Protection. ASTM 2040 / CE 1077B / CPSC". I'd be happy with it so long as it had the magic certification; I'm pretty certain that if you crash hard enough it doesn't matter how many planks you've strapped to your feet, and if you're not crashing very hard you probably won't have to worry if your helmet is up to the job!

edit: if you've not already tried one of these on, it might be a good idea. Poorly fitting helmets suck.
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I ski in that helmet. Hope I don't look like a snowboarder!
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Thanks for your replies.

Fletch, what are yours views of the helmet?
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Quote:

what are the differences between a snowboard helmet and skiing helmet?

There aren't any.
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
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Montarius wrote:
Thanks for your replies.

Fletch, what are yours views of the helmet?
Its fits me very well which is the main thing.

I used to get quite hot in the bobble hat days so with the vent plugs kept out the vents were nice in the January cold (with my ears still kept toasty warm) but I imagine it may get a bit sweaty if skiing in the April sunshine. For the price I think its a decent lid, feels nicer than all the others I tried on in this range and I think it looks better than a lot of lids as its not too mushroomy in the larger sizes (mine's an L). However it does miss the features of the more high end helmets, like adjustable fit and more vents.

Looks better in white!
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