michpc
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
So I've decided to invest in a helmet (well, actually I'm asking for one for xmas, so I guess I'm not really the one investing ).
I dropped my skis off for tuning on Saturday and tried on a few helmets. I prefer the "board" look to the ones that look more like bike helmets, such as the Giro Fuse. I liked the way the Giro Shiv and the R.E.D. Trace helmets fit. However, I noticed that both of those helmets have the removable foam inserts for ventilation. This seems like it could be a bit of a PITA (especially with the Giro and it's $100 price tag). I also feel like I'm likely to lose those little pieces if given the chance!
My question is: how often do you use the open ventilation feature? I'm a New Englander and don't see myself skiing elsewhere (can't really afford trips out West). But I do enjoy spring skiing (although it was pretty chilly most of last spring). Is it worth it to go for a helmet with an easy to use vent switch, like the R.E.D. Heya/Skycap, Giro G10 (kinda pricey), or Smith Hustle (also pricey)?
Thanks in advance!!
And while I have your attention, is this color/pattern thing cute or ugly?
I dropped my skis off for tuning on Saturday and tried on a few helmets. I prefer the "board" look to the ones that look more like bike helmets, such as the Giro Fuse. I liked the way the Giro Shiv and the R.E.D. Trace helmets fit. However, I noticed that both of those helmets have the removable foam inserts for ventilation. This seems like it could be a bit of a PITA (especially with the Giro and it's $100 price tag). I also feel like I'm likely to lose those little pieces if given the chance!
My question is: how often do you use the open ventilation feature? I'm a New Englander and don't see myself skiing elsewhere (can't really afford trips out West). But I do enjoy spring skiing (although it was pretty chilly most of last spring). Is it worth it to go for a helmet with an easy to use vent switch, like the R.E.D. Heya/Skycap, Giro G10 (kinda pricey), or Smith Hustle (also pricey)?
Thanks in advance!!
And while I have your attention, is this color/pattern thing cute or ugly?