Best possible head protection - Snowboarding Forum

octobersunshine · 05-08-2012, 12:22 AM

So I'm a new snowboarder (2011 season was my first) and I was wondering if anyone had ideas on helmets that could protect the front of my face more (nose specifically.) I was in a severe closed head injury as a child so I have to be safe as possible! Thanks.

chub11 · 05-08-2012, 12:42 AM

All I can think of is this

NWBoarder · 05-08-2012, 12:45 AM

Check the Ruroc helmets and Sweet helmets. Both have full face options. I think the Ruroc would be the better option personally though.

chub11 · 05-08-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NWBoarder28

Check the Ruroc helmets and Sweet helmets. Both have full face options. I think the Ruroc would be the better option personally though.

The ruroc looks like a great option, super low profile.

octobersunshine · 05-08-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chub11

All I can think of is this

Hahaha! Yeah, that's all I could think of too.... x___x
And those Roroc helmets are kinda creepy with those masks, but that definitely looks like it might work... Thanks!

Riot Code · 05-08-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NWBoarder28

Check the Ruroc helmets and Sweet helmets. Both have full face options. I think the Ruroc would be the better option personally though.

Definitely agree here. And you look like a Stormtrooper with the Ruroc on!

**Donutz** · 05-08-2012, 07:29 AM

I've seen kids with motocross helmets on the hill.

**Donutz** · 05-08-2012, 09:30 AM

And I would probably buy a Ruroc if I could just get a chance to see one "in person" first. Unfortunately they seem to be mail-order only, at least around here.

Having seen Slyder's experience with the corrugated pipe, I kind of like the idea of face protection when trying something new.

octobersunshine · 05-08-2012, 07:38 PM

Yeah I guess that is my issue too. Like that other guy said, they do make the people wearing them look like storm troopers, and I don't want to bring more attention to myself. (Already do that with the falling I do!)
My boyfriend told me about the motorcross helmets, but I heard they make you kinda top heavy and make your balance different. (Also do not need help with that.)

I just need face protection permanently, I guess. (Doctors told me I cannot afford another head accident like I had.)

snowklinger · 05-08-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by octobersunshine

Yeah I guess that is my issue too. Like that other guy said, they do make the people wearing them look like storm troopers, and I don't want to bring more attention to myself. (Already do that with the falling I do!)
My boyfriend told me about the motorcross helmets, but I heard they make you kinda top heavy and make your balance different. (Also do not need help with that.)

I just need face protection permanently, I guess. (Doctors told me I cannot afford another head accident like I had.)

At least you don't plan on skiing. Right there you are protecting your noggin more than any helmet ever will

05-08-2012, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
octobersunshine Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Best possible head protection So I'm a new snowboarder (2011 season was my first) and I was wondering if anyone had ideas on helmets that could protect the front of my face more (nose specifically.) I was in a severe closed head injury as a child so I have to be safe as possible! Thanks.

05-08-2012, 07:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,669 Blog Entries: 176	I've seen kids with motocross helmets on the hill. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

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Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,669 Blog Entries: 176	And I would probably buy a Ruroc if I could just get a chance to see one "in person" first. Unfortunately they seem to be mail-order only, at least around here. Having seen Slyder's experience with the corrugated pipe, I kind of like the idea of face protection when trying something new. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

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05-08-2012, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
octobersunshine Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Yeah I guess that is my issue too. Like that other guy said, they do make the people wearing them look like storm troopers, and I don't want to bring more attention to myself. (Already do that with the falling I do!) My boyfriend told me about the motorcross helmets, but I heard they make you kinda top heavy and make your balance different. (Also do not need help with that.) I just need face protection permanently, I guess. (Doctors told me I cannot afford another head accident like I had.)