Looking for a Helmet - Snowboarding Forum

Easto · 10-07-2012, 12:03 PM

My wife and I are going on a snowboard trip this winter, but she insists that we both wear helmets. I am all for it, I've played a lot of contact sports growing up and never diagnosed, I think I have had a couple concussions.

I like the looks of something like a Bern Brentwood, this one on the right

I like a matte black, matte grey, or white and I am not a big fan of a visor.

Are there better options than this for what I am looking for?

I chose the Bern Brentwood strictly for it's look and based it off that.

I'm looking for something similar in looks with good padding, liner, and maybe vents I can open and close.

306stang · 10-07-2012, 12:15 PM

Try it on before u buy, u might not like it

ARSENALFAN · 10-07-2012, 12:15 PM

Can you put headphones in that helmet? I just love having the tunes cranked in the helmet when out in the wild.

slyder · 10-07-2012, 01:08 PM

If not ear buds fit in almost every helmet.

aubzobot · 10-07-2012, 01:43 PM

I've had bad experiences with concussions, so I use the RED hi-fi, with the MIPS system in it, it's supposed to help lessen concussions by some rotating piece of plastic in it. Expensive, but really comfy, and you can pump up the lining to get the perfect fit.

mjd · 10-07-2012, 01:48 PM

I've been wearing the Brentwood for about 4 seasons now. I have an average size head. The medium was a little tight. I busted it and then got a large which is a little loose but I take out all the inside padding/flaps and wear a hat underneath. With my hats I get the perfect fit. Love these helmets for the light weight, low profile look, and great fit for my goggles.

Jason · 10-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Try on before you buy. Also, bring your goggles to the store if you have any of the bigger goggles on the market.

Easto · 10-07-2012, 02:06 PM

I measure 59.5 - 60 cm which puts me in an XL. How accurate are these sizing guides if I can't try one on before I buy?

Jason · 10-07-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Easto

I measure 59.5 - 60 cm which puts me in an XL. How accurate are these sizing guides if I can't try one on before I buy?

My first helmet was a Red helmet and was a medium. My second helmet is a Ride helmet and is a small. It's the same thing with clothes. You may be one size in one brand and another size in a different brand.

snowklinger · 10-07-2012, 02:32 PM

These helmets run small and u can get earflaps that have audio in em, my mom sewed a set into mine.

I have a pretty big dome, can fit Large in most helms, but needed XXL for Bern. I got the Watts, and wish I had got the one without the brim as it interferes with my goggles.

I like the fit and finish of the helmet ALOT tho.

10-07-2012, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Easto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 115	Looking for a Helmet My wife and I are going on a snowboard trip this winter, but she insists that we both wear helmets. I am all for it, I've played a lot of contact sports growing up and never diagnosed, I think I have had a couple concussions. I like the looks of something like a Bern Brentwood, this one on the right I like a matte black, matte grey, or white and I am not a big fan of a visor. Are there better options than this for what I am looking for? I chose the Bern Brentwood strictly for it's look and based it off that. I'm looking for something similar in looks with good padding, liner, and maybe vents I can open and close.

10-07-2012, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,927	If not ear buds fit in almost every helmet. __________________ Thanks -Slyder

10-07-2012, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
mjd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: neverbored RI Posts: 374	I've been wearing the Brentwood for about 4 seasons now. I have an average size head. The medium was a little tight. I busted it and then got a large which is a little loose but I take out all the inside padding/flaps and wear a hat underneath. With my hats I get the perfect fit. Love these helmets for the light weight, low profile look, and great fit for my goggles. __________________ Try this trick and spin it, yeah Your head will collapse

10-07-2012, 02:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
snowklinger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fuck boulder Posts: 2,834	These helmets run small and u can get earflaps that have audio in em, my mom sewed a set into mine. I have a pretty big dome, can fit Large in most helms, but needed XXL for Bern. I got the Watts, and wish I had got the one without the brim as it interferes with my goggles. I like the fit and finish of the helmet ALOT tho. __________________ is it late october yet?

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10-07-2012, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
306stang Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 24	Try it on before u buy, u might not like it

10-07-2012, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ARSENALFAN -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 604	Can you put headphones in that helmet? I just love having the tunes cranked in the helmet when out in the wild.

10-07-2012, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
aubzobot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 151	I've had bad experiences with concussions, so I use the RED hi-fi, with the MIPS system in it, it's supposed to help lessen concussions by some rotating piece of plastic in it. Expensive, but really comfy, and you can pump up the lining to get the perfect fit.

10-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 96	Try on before you buy. Also, bring your goggles to the store if you have any of the bigger goggles on the market.

10-07-2012, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Easto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 115	I measure 59.5 - 60 cm which puts me in an XL. How accurate are these sizing guides if I can't try one on before I buy?