sandbox helmets 2013: low rider vs classic - Snowboarding Forum

randomkoreandud · 12-16-2012, 08:10 PM

low rider is apparently certified for water sports and better for multiple low impacts

classic is certified specifically for snow and for high impact, presumably single use (hit head badly, then throw away and replace)

anyone have the low rider and can attest to why i should get that over classic?

i dont hit my head often so kind of torn between which one i want

randomkoreandud · 12-20-2012, 08:11 PM

anyone who has seen or used both???

BottleOfSause · 12-22-2012, 09:03 AM

I have the Cert one although i haven't used it yet but it is really comfortable. But i have to say it isnt the lightest helmet out there. In terms of size/bulkiness i can comfortably fit my vans jacket hood over it.

Jed · 12-24-2012, 08:42 PM

I've used both. Both are nice helmets and reasonably comfortable, although the low rider is more comfortable since it's soft padding instead of hard foam.

That said, I'm using the certified classic right now for safety reasons. Both will protect your head from general rocks and impalement, but the classic is better for big hits that matter.

12-16-2012, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
randomkoreandud Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 38	sandbox helmets 2013: low rider vs classic low rider is apparently certified for water sports and better for multiple low impacts classic is certified specifically for snow and for high impact, presumably single use (hit head badly, then throw away and replace) anyone have the low rider and can attest to why i should get that over classic? i dont hit my head often so kind of torn between which one i want

12-24-2012, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jed Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 311	I've used both. Both are nice helmets and reasonably comfortable, although the low rider is more comfortable since it's soft padding instead of hard foam. That said, I'm using the certified classic right now for safety reasons. Both will protect your head from general rocks and impalement, but the classic is better for big hits that matter. __________________ I write for Snomie.com - How To Snowboard Videos, Snowboard Tips & Snowboard Lessons

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12-20-2012, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
randomkoreandud Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 38	anyone who has seen or used both???

12-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
BottleOfSause Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 28	I have the Cert one although i haven't used it yet but it is really comfortable. But i have to say it isnt the lightest helmet out there. In terms of size/bulkiness i can comfortably fit my vans jacket hood over it.