Dan- Posted December 10, 2006 Report Posted December 10, 2006 Buy a helmet. After being told countless times to buy one. I finally decided it would be in my best interest and safety to get one. Gonna pick this one up either tomorrow if i can find it in a shop or order online. http://store.burton.com/HolidayGiftGuide/G...D=1165793348341 Quote
skidude Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Good call. I try not to fall on my head, but that doesn't always happen. I busted one helmet, which makes me wonder about what would have happened if I wasn't wearing it... Quote
meggles Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 word i always ride with a helmet..def. has come in use before haha. Quote
riderossi Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 I've got a helmet but unfortunately it sits in my closet. I feel that wearing one make me feel almost invincible which leads to trying things i'm not yet capable of doing, which results in hurting other parts of my body. My dad has been hassling me to wear it..maybe this year. Quote
Dan- Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Posted December 11, 2006 I figured it'd be a good idea because of the speeds i tend to enjoy riding at. Which are extemely fast, anyone who has ridden with me can tell you that. If i were to hit my head going that fast. Needless to say it wouldn't be good. So i figure better be safe then sorry. Quote
skifreak Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Helmets are a good idea. Even if your going like a mad man and hit a tree and it does little to protect you, its better than nothing. Plus they keep your head warmer than with a hat or beanie on. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 i got knocked out last year with my helmet on, who knows what wouldve hppened w/o it...good move knuckle d Quote
CaptDave Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 I think mountains should offer a discount on lift tickets for people wearing a helmet. 5 bucks, whatever. Quote
CaptDave Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Why? Then they'd lose money? It's up to the skier/rider and I'm against mandatory helmets...it's up to the skier/rider. Was a just a thought, will never see light of day. Quote
Dan- Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Posted December 11, 2006 Yeah, there really is no benefit to the mountain, if they offer discounts for that. They'll just loose money. It's a riders choice, and mountains don't get sued for injuries that happen on mountain. Buying the lift ticket is basically signing a liability form saying your liable for your own actions. So that will only bury the mountain. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 Buying the lift ticket is basically signing a liability form saying your liable for your own actions. So that will only bury the mountain. if only that was truth.... Quote
adrian Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 have you fitted one before? you cant skip out on that. Quote
phillycore Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 My helmet paid for itself the first time some jagoff yanked the bar own on me when I wasn't paying attention and it cracked me in the back of it. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted December 11, 2006 Report Posted December 11, 2006 My helmet paid for itself the first time some jagoff yanked the bar own on me when I wasn't paying attention and it cracked me in the back of it. yea usually comes in handy for that Quote
Dan- Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Posted December 11, 2006 have you fitted one before? you cant skip out on that. yes i have. Sz Md. Quote
Tyler Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 bump Buy a helmet. After being told countless times to buy one. I finally decided it would be in my best interest and safety to get one. I've also decided im going to buy a helmet.I've been looking around for something lightweight and fairly low profile. Under $100. I've been looking around at some R.E.D.'s, Giro's and Pro-tecs. The one I like best is the smith holt w/ audio. Smith Holt Audio $75 what do you guys think? Let me know what you guys use and how you like it. I'm going to a few shops tomorrow to size and get a good idea of what i want. Quote
stever2003 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 Buy a helmet, ride or learn for free...at Killington National Safety Awareness Week Kicks off Saturday and we have a great deal for you! Stop by Killington Sports or Killington Outfitters and purchase a new helmet through Jan. 19 and receive a voucher to exchange for your choice of a free lift ticket or Perfect Turn group lesson. Quote
Dan- Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Posted January 15, 2007 bump I've also decided im going to buy a helmet.I've been looking around for something lightweight and fairly low profile. Under $100. I've been looking around at some R.E.D.'s, Giro's and Pro-tecs. The one I like best is the smith holt w/ audio. Smith Holt Audio $75 what do you guys think? Let me know what you guys use and how you like it. I'm going to a few shops tomorrow to size and get a good idea of what i want. I got a R.E.D Frequency. 110.00 Awsome helmet. Has kept my head warm in -25+ degree temperatures. Comfy, and very lightweight. Quote
snorovr Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 The one I like best is the smith holt w/ audio. Smith Holt Audio $75 what do you guys think? Let me know what you guys use and how you like it. I'm going to a few shops tomorrow to size and get a good idea of what i want. Yo I got a Smith Holt this season. Thing is sick. Look through the Gear Forum, I think I wrote up a little review of it after the first night I wore it. I'm definitely liking it more and more with each day. I'm right in between the fit of the Giro smalls and mediums, and the Smith small fits perfectly. Comfy and warm helmet. I got the white one, and dirt and scratches show up kinda easy but who gives a ..... Quote
Tyler Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 bump I've also decided im going to buy a helmet.I've been looking around for something lightweight and fairly low profile. Under $100. I've been looking around at some R.E.D.'s, Giro's and Pro-tecs. The one I like best is the smith holt w/ audio. Smith Holt Audio $75 what do you guys think? Let me know what you guys use and how you like it. I'm going to a few shops tomorrow to size and get a good idea of what i want. its either the Smith Holt Audio for $75 i mentioned above or the Giro Encore Audio Helmet for $84. Any opinions? Quote
petter369 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 its either the Smith Holt Audio for $75 i mentioned above or the Giro Encore Audio Helmet for $84. Any opinions? My friend has the Giro Encore helmet and it is very cool. The sound quality is good and the helmet is very comfortable. I tried it on and it works great. I strongly suggest that you get the Giro. Quote
Sno Mountain Skier Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 I probally shouldnt have sold my helmet, o well. Quote
meggles Posted January 15, 2007 Report Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) ^yikes dude get on that.. its either the Smith Holt Audio for $75 i mentioned above or the Giro Encore Audio Helmet for $84. Any opinions? giro thats a tough call as far as looks but id trust giro over smith as far as helmets go any day, personally. just cause its all giro does. Edited January 15, 2007 by k2fujative Quote
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