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Giro G10 Snowkite Helmet

kiteNH - 7-12-2008 at 09:17 AM

The Giro G10 is best helmet that I've ever tried on for snowkiting. I just bought this last weekend and its light, snug and is easily the most comfortable helmet that I've ever tried on.

I bought a Giro Omen from Steep and Cheep which is their top of the line helmet but I found the G10 to be far more comfortable so I sent back the Omen. I think the G9 is just as comfortable, but lacks the adjustable venting lever on top of the helmet.

Also, they are on sale at EMS for less than $100 for another few days.

speleopower - 7-12-2008 at 09:19 AM

Do you have a link to this helmet?

Thanks-Scott

kiteNH - 7-12-2008 at 09:43 AM

Sure I do....

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT...

speleopower - 7-12-2008 at 12:08 PM

Thanks for the link.
I am looking for a light weight full face motocross style helmet. I might just go with a motoX helmet for the added protection. Hitting hard pack going really fast is just as bad as a motox bike crash.

Scott

kitedog - 7-12-2008 at 03:23 PM

Hey Scott!

You may want to check out the Bell Bellistic helmet. It's really light and has the full face protection. I think its made for bmx riding. I use mine for snowboarding when its really cold or if I'm worried about a major face plant while kiting. Mostly, I use a regular Bell mountain bike helmet without the face protection.

Anyway, you can find them on ebay for about 60 to 80 bucks. Not a bad deal! The big trick is figuring out what size to get.

Greg

kiteNH - 1-1-2009 at 07:44 PM

FYI I just picked up a second G10 off of tramdock.com for only $45. Keep an eye out for them. Best fitting helmet that I've worn and it kept my head warm in 10 degrees F with winds gusting to over 30 mph today.

WolfWolfee - 1-1-2009 at 09:36 PM

I to have a Giro and my favorite helmet. Has the added venting on the top great summer and winter and the skull candy sound system is great.