Ive been flying for around 5 years, and been on the land-board for close to 2 (although ive not spent many hours on the board) and i still haven't got
a helmet.
I know its bad, and im going to get one ASAP. questions for you guys:
what style helmet do you use / recommend ? full face, of the normal skate style.
im thinking ill get a 'normal' skate style, mainly because of money.
Thoughts ?
TimB-Roc - 4-9-2012 at 04:26 AM
Full face would be nice but I use a standard ski helmet as I had that before I started landboarding. Skate style should be fine.BEC - 4-9-2012 at 04:47 AM
I use a full face downhill ski helmet. It is extremely lightweight and for the most part not really hot on summer days. Full face gives you more
protection but skate style is fine too. (most important is that you are wearing one) If you get a ski helmet go purchase one now while they are on
sale before season. I got a 200.00 helmet for 1/2 off.elfasa - 4-9-2012 at 04:57 AM
Thanks for your quick advice guys
Just got a six six one dirt lid. maybe when/ if i progress to tricks, and more air time ill get a full face one.
Timerratic winds - 4-9-2012 at 11:14 AM
Full face for ATB all the way. the first time you realize it's the helmet skidding across the turf and your mouth ain't full of dirt, it's paid for
itself.bigkid - 4-9-2012 at 11:54 AM
This is one of those questions that brings up interesting opinions as to the best or right helmet.
I am going to throw in my opinion as well as the others.
I have used all types of helmets as most of the sports and activities I was in required or recommended one.
Motorcycle helmet- brain cap, 1/2, 3/4, full face, and flip front. all are OK but heavy.
Dirt Bike helmet- solid full face, 3/4 with plastic chin and visor. lite weight but limited side view.
Skate, board helmet- basic 1/2 coverage. lite weight, cool colors, plastic and washable.
Bicycle helmet- more or less the same as the skate/board helmet but with air fins.
Snow, Blokart helmet- basically a short version of a 3/4 with ear covers and not as heavy as the MC style.
I wore the full face dirt bike style until the chin guard got pushed into my chest, I used the skate/board style after that. Now my choice is the
Blokart Helmet, much better for all aspects of the reason why I don't want to wear one, but I need to.
As long as it covers your brain and you wear it, it will work.flyjump - 4-9-2012 at 04:30 PM
Hey Bruce (bec ) what brand of helmet are you usingBEC - 4-9-2012 at 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by flyjump
Hey Bruce (bec ) what brand of helmet are you using
I have a GS downhill ski helmet (full face) made by Boeri..I couldn't be happier with it (2nd one). They are extremely light weight, have a lot of
vents that you can open and close and a visor (removable). It's probably close to a very high end BMX helmet. Has a strap that holds a pair of goggles
in place too.
You can look into a Troy Lee Design...that is the biking industrys' for BMX/motorcross. They are usually a little heavier and better built then your
standard bike helmet but less then a reg. motorcycle helmet.
If you can, try to go somewhere where you can try them on. Much harder to purchase a helmet on-line,flyjump - 4-9-2012 at 06:46 PM
I remember being impressed with how light weight your helmet was at WWBB last fall. I kicked myself for not remembering which brand it was. Thanks
man wiers - 6-9-2012 at 11:08 PM
Just a FYI there is a website called Clymb that has sales for limited times on different types of outdoor gear, clothes, shoes etc. and change items
daily. I bought my bern hardhat / helmet from the site for something like 60% off retail. I did have to wait a bit for it to ship though.elfasa - 7-9-2012 at 12:47 PM
Unfortunately i had to send the sixsixone helmet back. Apparently i have a head that is too big for 'one size fits all' helmets ! (lots of brains !! )
i went into the local water-sports shop, they had a good one, but was too much for me.
Thanks wiers, ill check it out (i am in the uk though..)
