 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Nothing wrong with those, I know they are from the same manufacturer but make sure you try both on together, everyones face shape is not the same, you want to be comfortable.
I ended up getting a diff make of goggles as the supposedly compatible ones were not compatible at all on my face, I don't look like an extra from the bar scene on star wars so don't really understand why they didn't fit!
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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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Fine if the helmet fits, different helmets are different shapes just like different peoples heads so all you can do is try it on and see if it is comfotable. You might like to take a look at sunglasses as well for days when it isn't snowing and goggles are a bit warm. Decathlon will have some and there are a few cheap but good sets hanging around in branches of Aldi and Lidl
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Thanks for your advice.
I'll make sure that the helmet fits and so do the goggles. They have a range of helmets so I may try them all all and see what fits best.
Other than helmet, would you recommend any other forms of protection for a newbie? I've seen people talk about wrist guards and spine protectors.
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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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Skiing you should be fine with those decent jacket and pants and a good pair of warm gloves, though if you back is delicate maybe worth a back protector. Wrist guards are more important for snowboarders who have more of a tendency to face plant and put their arms out to save them.
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Fri 28-12-12 20:31; edited 1 time in total
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Fantastic, I'm just keeping an eye out on eBay for any bargins on back protectors. I have no problems with my back, but if theres a cheap deal around I might purchase one.
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Decrypt3d, starting out on skis doesn't need any more than a helmet, a spare pair of gloves 'cos you will fall over and your gloves will get soggy no matter how good they claim to be and reasonably waterproof trews cos again you may spend more time than you'd like sitting in snow. Good quality ski pants are better value than an expensive jacket when you're starting out. Other protection is for when you start being daft in the 'park' and trees.
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And have a look in your nearest TK Maxx for a jacket some gloves and trews, so long as you don't mind it being last years model you will get some decent kit at a fraction of the price it'd be in a ski shop
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Already got myself a Dare2B Ski Jacket and fluorescent orange Salopettes, pretty happy with them!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Cheap goggles are well... cheap; you get what you pay for.
Made that mistake when I started out.
That said these ones at least have a double lens that looks a pretty good colour and tint, so you have a fighting chance of them working out ok, and if they don't you haven't lost much
As mentioned above, nothing worse than gaper gap to give you a nice frozen forehead, so make sore they fit well with the helmet
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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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Pair of impact shorts would be an idea if you're the type who'd push it and end up sliding on their side after losing an edge. Some dirt cheap bargains to be had out there and motorbike stuff is always worth a look as its generally cheaper.
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Decrypt3d, in my local Decathlon they only seem to have their own brand (Wedze) helmets and goggles, which were a poor fit on me. I actually ended up buying the Rossignol helmet you have listed above from a different retailer. I hadn't had a ski helmet before so nothing to compare it to, but it's far less obtrusive than I was dreading. Fits well and feels very light, so I hardly notice it's there. The only issue is that my head gets very hot on a hot day (it was 18º in Cervina back in February). I prefer to wear sunglasses to goggles, but that's just personal preference.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thank you all for your advice and suggestions.
I ended up buying the Helmet & Goggles as they were both felt lightweight and a great fit. I do have some sports sunglasses so I'll take them on my trip as backup.
Looking even more forward to hitting the slopes!
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