Thin under helmet hat

laws

laws

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Yo so I have a smith maze that I love but like idk what to do because there is hardly enough room for a hat so I have been using a thin balaclava but I was wondering if anyone knows of any good really thin hats I could snag
 
Generally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.
 
13825298:Sharko said:
Generally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.
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but skiing is a fashion show, these kids don't care about protecting their heads
 
When I dont go full balaclava I use an UnderArmour skull cap, works pretty well. Id go to a sporting goods store and look for stuff meant to be worn under a football helmet
 
TBH you should prolly being wearing your goggles on the outside of your head since the helmet will actually work. Then you also don't have to pull out the padding. Regardless you do you, and yea I generally wear my goggles under helmet unless big mountain stuff. But if you're asking this question you should probably have all the padding and ear flops on your helmet 😂😂😂😂
 
As previously stated, UA skullcap is probably the way to go if you're looking to get actual use out of your helmet. People wearing beanies under their helmets might as well not be wearing one at all. Do what you want to do but if I were you i'd be looking for skullcaps as they are designed to not interfere with the helmets protective abilities.
 
13825298:Sharko said:
Generally not a good idea to put layers under your helmet. A thin balaclava is probably fine, but trying to wear a hat under it may affect its ability to protect your head.
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I'm not 100% sure on this but I believe helmets help very little with preventing concussions and brain injuries they mainly are for preventing skull injuries. It doesn't matter if you wear a hat or balaclava or whatever under a helmet as long as its there to stop a rail from splitting your skull. The most important thing is a proper fit as concussions are just from your brain hitting your skull when momentum stops quickly. Helmets help with this but it isn't their main function.
 
13826374:Deepskier said:
I'm not 100% sure on this but I believe helmets help very little with preventing concussions and brain injuries they mainly are for preventing skull injuries. It doesn't matter if you wear a hat or balaclava or whatever under a helmet as long as its there to stop a rail from splitting your skull. The most important thing is a proper fit as concussions are just from your brain hitting your skull when momentum stops quickly. Helmets help with this but it isn't their main function.
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Only partly right: you are right that helmets don't reduce chance of concussion, but they due reduce chance of skull fracture and severe traumatic brain injury. However, improper fit or position of helmet increases chance of concussion and these other injuries.
 
13826381:Sharko said:
Only partly right: you are right that helmets don't reduce chance of concussion, but they due reduce chance of skull fracture and severe traumatic brain injury. However, improper fit or position of helmet increases chance of concussion and these other injuries.
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Exactly what I said, did you read my post? Also due=\= do, yet somehow I'm the one that's had a skull fracture.
 
13826382:Deepskier said:
Exactly what I said, did you read my post? Also due=\= do, yet somehow I'm the one that's had a skull fracture.
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I did read the post, here are the incorrect parts:

You say that wearing beanies or balaclavas under helmets is fine. You then go on to say that fit is important, but what you're missing is that wearing layers under a helmet affects fit and position. A thin skullcap is probably fine, but something as thick as a beanie is not a good idea. If you have enough space inside for a beanie, then the helmet is too big; if the helmet is the right size and you cram a beanie underneath then it will not be sitting in the right position.

Also, you say that "helmets help with this (referring to concussion) but it isn't their main function" and I am pointing out that they do not help at all with concussion. Improper use of helmet increases risk of concussion, but correct use of helmets does not decrease risk.

Also I am a doctor if that helps.
 
13826388:Sharko said:
I did read the post, here are the incorrect parts:

You say that wearing beanies or balaclavas under helmets is fine. You then go on to say that fit is important, but what you're missing is that wearing layers under a helmet affects fit and position. A thin skullcap is probably fine, but something as thick as a beanie is not a good idea. If you have enough space inside for a beanie, then the helmet is too big; if the helmet is the right size and you cram a beanie underneath then it will not be sitting in the right position.

Also, you say that "helmets help with this (referring to concussion) but it isn't their main function" and I am pointing out that they do not help at all with concussion. Improper use of helmet increases risk of concussion, but correct use of helmets does not decrease risk.

Also I am a doctor if that helps.
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It does not. Attest if you were a hat or whatever under a helmet if the fit it proper. I have a helmet specifically for wearing hats and one for wearing with out. Also if I threw a brick at your head would a think beanie and some pads help? Not to mention styrophom has some give to it. That is how they help with concussions, the beanie, pads and a lot of helmet materials have some give to them for a more relaxed deceleration
 
To clarify they don't help enough to stop a concussion of do much at all they help very little but still help.
 
13826447:Deepskier said:
I have a helmet specifically for wearing hats and one for wearing with out.

...That is how they help with concussions, the beanie, pads and a lot of helmet materials have some give to them for a more relaxed deceleration
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Ok, so the helmet you wear without a hat is doing its job to the best of its ability. The one that you are putting a hat under may actually be increasing your risk of concussion.

Also to your last point, just to be really clear about this, helmets even when worn correctly do not reduce your chance of concussion (you actually said this in your initial post but seem to have changed your mind).

Your statements are based on your best guess and your assumptions. Mine are based on actual multi-center medical research studies. I'm trying to help you out here.
 
13826461:Deepskier said:
You seem to be more involved than you should be here
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That's one way to look at it.

Another way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.
 
13826462:Sharko said:
That's one way to look at it.

Another way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.
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Lol aight thanks I guess, I don't usually wear the bigger one with a hat just because I look like a bobble head but hey whatever. Look good ski good
 
13826462:Sharko said:
Another way is that there is a medical doctor here, trying to pass some advice on to a fellow freeskier, with the hope that others on this site take notice and be as safe as possible out there.

But ultimately, you do you.
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Sometimes it's best to keep some advice to yourself my man smart Alec's are not always appreciated

/thread
 
13826599:laws said:
Sometimes it's best to keep some advice to yourself my man smart Alec's are not always appreciated

/thread
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Not a smart alec answer, just real medical advice. But you do you.
 
You asked for help. I contributed my 2 cents. If you don't want advice from strangers maybe ask your friends instead of making a thread on a message board.

Also typing /thread does not actually stop people from posting.
 
13826694:Sharko said:
You asked for help. I contributed my 2 cents. If you don't want advice from strangers maybe ask your friends instead of making a thread on a message board.

Also typing /thread does not actually stop people from posting.
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Ight man thanks for the medical advice I'm gonna go it the pads in my helmet. I'm just suprised despite the fast your a doctor you can't act older than ten but hey that's just my 2 cents.
 
14438077:lyneevren said:
I think if you look carefully, you can find a fairly round helmet that will fit close to your head and thus take up a minimum of space. I also have another option for you, I don't know how it will suit you, but you can use such hats as people use in desert cities, such as a bandage that covers most of the head so that dust and dirt does not get into the eyes and head. You can also use Custom drawstring bags with them, which are quite resistant to dirt, rain, and so on. When I worked at the mine, I used such a headdress and a bag too.
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Great, another bot.
 
personally I'm a fan of the "buy a helmet 2 sizes too big and stuff layers underneath until it fits" look
 
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