[boarderaholic]

Originally Posted by Dirtyeggroll

thanks for the help guys. But any suggestions on any brands?
I want a helmet that is pretty low/close to my head. I guess maybe a lowcut helmet?

Just try a bunch of stuff on. It's tough to say what will and will not fit you, just because everyone's head is shaped differently.

[KIRKWOOD-$LUT]

you should ask my friend
2 years ago at demo days and a few jagers, while waiting in line to go out, he goes a little to early and SMACK the chair hits him in the head, lucky he had a xcross helmet on

[colortv]

R.E.D. makes good helmets. straight up good protection at a nice affordable price. i'm rockin the trace atm, which is the basic helmet and doesn't look like a spacehelmet! (plus it doubles as a nice head warmer moreso than my beanie). this badboy cost me like 50 bucks and it fits perfectly. my advice is to just go to sportchalet or some boardshop and try out till you find one that'll fit your dome. make sure that its not too tight, like snug and you can move your chin around, and make sure it doesnt choke you lol.

[ekoostick]

I didn't start wearing a helmet til this year and I can tell you, its the best investment I have made. You feel more confident at speed and hitting stuff. I use a Bern Brentwood and find that it's SUPER warm and has a super low profile. Some of the new Bern's use a special material that is supposed to breathe better and have more shock absorption. They say HARD HELMET on the back so they are easy to tell. The R.E.D, Giro, and even the new Smith helmets are super nice as well. Like the others said, try them on and see what you like.

[Phenom]

Helments are 100% necessary if you are going snowboarding with my girlfriend. Today, we sit down on the chairlift, as soon as it rises up I lean over forward to take a look at my boot, at the same time she decides to bring the safety restraint crashing down and BAM right on the back of my head lol. I guess it was partly my fault too, didn't hurt too bad though, just was pretty embarassing hearing the guys getting on the chair behind me all start cracking up.

[Turbomarco]

For me its 100% necessary.

[PaoloSmythe]

Originally Posted by boarderaholic

Just try a bunch of stuff on. It's tough to say what will and will not fit you, just because everyone's head is shaped differently.

for true!

a good fit is far more important than brand

[PapaWood]

I really feel they are very neccessary. I know a lot of the wanna be cool pro kids will still be not rocking them and have lots of skills, but I can guarantee you it is only a matter of time before a head injury will occur without one. I have seen so many freak head injurys from snowboarding in my limited time in the sport.

Definately going to want to go with fit when choosing your helmet. Some brands (as with boots, boards, bindings, etc.) fit some people and some don't. Getting a good fitting helmet is also extremely crucial to the helmets function. If the helmet does not fit well it will not protect you well.

[eL.Snow.Boarder]

Originally Posted by Phenom

Helments are 100% necessary if you are going snowboarding with my girlfriend. Today, we sit down on the chairlift, as soon as it rises up I lean over forward to take a look at my boot, at the same time she decides to bring the safety restraint crashing down and BAM right on the back of my head lol. I guess it was partly my fault too, didn't hurt too bad though, just was pretty embarassing hearing the guys getting on the chair behind me all start cracking up.

LMFAO my friend did that to my other friend but he wasnt wearing a helmet, man was that funny. (he was cleaing snow off his board because he thinks its so baller.

[lisevolution]

I bought a helmet after I got knotted up on the head by the lift as well... I was out at Snowbird and me and my 2 friends were getting on a triple lift and we're all big guys... Needless to say I wasn't paying enough attention and Bam, my head is killing me! After that I bought a helmet