Helmet Suggestions?

CaptainObvious.

CaptainObvious.

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I cracked my helmet on a rail and need to replace it for next season. I haven't bought a new helmet in a ridiculous amount of years. Can some people let me know their helmet preferences?
 
I like my Giro Shiv 2, picked it up on Evo last summer for like $50 bucks in a preseason sale. Also held in high regard are the Smith Holt and Bern Baker.
 
Definitely smith maze. It's the lightest helmet out there, but still really protective. Also looks sweet and fits great with many different goggles
 
Personally I've been using a white Smith Maze since like 7th grade, no cracks or dents yet (then again I haven't really taken any hard falls directly to the head). I think it looks pretty cool. Probably gonna buy a black one for this season, definitely would recommend.
 
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is the padding only for comfort? or is it part of safety part of the helmet? im super curious because it would be awesome to rip mine out
 
The manufacturer is going to claim both. The question you need to ask yourself is whether a 1/4" of squishy padding will do anything for you? I always take mine out.
 
I think it depends on your head size and if you wear a hat under your helmet. I have a smith holt and i have a HUGE head and it works very well for me.
 
To clarify: the shock absorption and safety aspects of helmets is all in the rigid, gnarly styrofoam the helmet is actually made out of. The plastic shell is for waterproofing, design, and a little bit of protection. On a huge impact, the thick styrofoam will absorb the hit and hopefully crack/shatter. That's how it's intended to happen. A beanie serves the same purpose as the squishy stuff.
 
Next year, giro i believe, is coming out with a really cool looking soft shell design.

Havent seen it myself but the owner of the shop i work at was pretty geeked about it and i know we ordered a few of them. Its supposed to be more durable to blunt impact, and last for multiple impacts.

 
you need to replace your helmet after every hard fall. the gel on the inside of the helmets can be used once and once you slam it does not go back.
 
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