[snowklinger]

The skier I knows who wears a MotoX helmet goes too fast and breaks himself off at least once a season. He's an "expert" but also going 70mph all the time... last time he fell the lower part of that helmet cracked his collerbone, looks like he has an elbow in it now.....

 

[SnowDragon]

This would be like an open-face motorcycle helmet with a snap-on visor, wouldn't it? Open at the bottom? Which, come to think of it, means better air-flow and less fogging. But maybe less protection on really cold days.

Actually, the new visor helmets have a foam "gasket"(?) along the bottom of the visor (apparently the original ones didn't have this) which goes a long way to keeping out wind and cold air. By the same token, this gasket keeps out enough wind/air that on very cold days fogging along the bottom of the visor can occur.

For me, the biggest advantages of the visor is the large field of view available, plus the lack of pressure on the bridge of the nose. I wear contact lenses when I ride, but for eyeglass wearers, the visor is definitely a good option.

Note, the biggest disadvantage of the visor, from my experience, is that if you fall in powder, the snow seems to get inside the visor easier than getting inside goggles. Since you can't wipe the inside of the visor due to the anti-fog coating (same as goggles), that is a PITA as you have to shake the snow to the bottom or wait for it to melt.

Btw, there are several brands of these. I got the Osbe at a store at Blue Mountain here in Ontario. Osbe is an Italian company. I have tried on a Uvex (German) at a store at Jackson Hole (didn't fit my head well) and a Bolle (French) at a store at Mammoth Mountain (but one size smaller than my regular).
I ordered the Bolle from a store in the U.K. to see if I prefer that to my Osbe.

All I can say is, if you come across one of these, or wish to order one, try it out.
You may prefer it to goggles.

 

[Argo]

Actually, the new visor helmets have a foam "gasket"(?) along the bottom of the visor (apparently the original ones didn't have this) which goes a long way to keeping out wind and cold air. By the same token, this gasket keeps out enough wind/air that on very cold days fogging along the bottom of the visor can occur.

For me, the biggest advantages of the visor is the large field of view available, plus the lack of pressure on the bridge of the nose. I wear contact lenses when I ride, but for eyeglass wearers, the visor is definitely a good option.

Note, the biggest disadvantage of the visor, from my experience, is that if you fall in powder, the snow seems to get inside the visor easier than getting inside goggles. Since you can't wipe the inside of the visor due to the anti-fog coating (same as goggles), that is a PITA as you have to shake the snow to the bottom or wait for it to melt.

Btw, there are several brands of these. I got the Osbe at a store at Blue Mountain here in Ontario. Osbe is an Italian company. I have tried on a Uvex (German) at a store at Jackson Hole (didn't fit my head well) and a Bolle (French) at a store at Mammoth Mountain (but one size smaller than my regular).
I ordered the Bolle from a store in the U.K. to see if I prefer that to my Osbe.

All I can say is, if you come across one of these, or wish to order one, try it out.
You may prefer it to goggles.

I tried to get one, went to try them on at various places but my fucking head is too big for any of them. Tried Osbe and Bolle... I probably ride too much powder and would end up getting pissed off at the snow inside of it. :grin:

 

[SnowDragon]

The skier I knows who wears a MotoX helmet goes too fast and breaks himself off at least once a season. He's an "expert" but also going 70mph all the time... last time he fell the lower part of that helmet cracked his collerbone, looks like he has an elbow in it now.....

I've only seen a few snowboarders wearing the MotoX helmets.
I've never understood why they wear them.
Do you know why your friend (or any snowboarder) wears this type of helmet?

 

[tokyo_dom]

The visor helmets look sillier to me than the Ruroc's. Maybe because i have only ever seen them worn by 60+yr old skiers wearing ned flanders style ski wear. Both have a starwars vibe to them - you are either a storm trooper or a x-wing fighter!

But I have to admit i was more than a little tempted by the Electric Mashman helmet with its retro styling... And the bubble visor that it had as an option. Supposedly did extremely well in a head protection test, beating some MIPS helmets on the angled hits. Has anyone ever seen that one on the slopes though? Specifically with the visor?


Oh and i also dont like the cold wind on my face. I dont like cracked lips and i dont want to lube up my lips full of lip cream so i look like a blowup doll. My solution is to wear a face mask though. Airhole ftw!

 

[snowklinger]

I've only seen a few snowboarders wearing the MotoX helmets.
I've never understood why they wear them.
Do you know why your friend (or any snowboarder) wears this type of helmet?

because he has a motorcycle and hes a lunatic

 

[Donutz]

because he has a motorcycle and hes a lunatic

...but you repeat yourself.

 

[griffin1324]

This is baffling to me. The wind and snow in your face is why we go outside! You'll find that after the first run, you get used to it. If you don't/can't, you might want to stay indoors. The wilderness probably isn't for you.

I would say that the majority of people would go outside for the sun on their face and for the fresh air. Wind and snow in the face is more so a deterrent. After your first run, you might enjoy more aspects of snowboarding other than having snow and wind in your face. I don't know.
It's weird not wanting snow and cold air hitting you in the face, I know. I also use an umbrella when it rains, because I don't like getting wet.

 

[griffin1324]

You cant stand in line at the party store for an extra 5 minutes, watch someone buy a pallet of Zima, and not enjoy a chuckle with the other patrons.

If they sold Zima again, yes, we would all get a good chuckle out of it and I assume the first crack would come from the person buying it.

Let's be honest though, we would all buy a 6 pack of it and jolly ranchers and pretend we were 12 again.

 

[kriegs13]

If they sold Zima again, yes, we would all get a good chuckle out of it and I assume the first crack would come from the person buying it.

Let's be honest though, we would all buy a 6 pack of it and jolly ranchers and pretend we were 12 again.

smirnoff ice still exists..pretty sure they're just about the same thing. Just try not to bring back the "Icing" fad from a few years back. It finally died and should stay buried.

 

[griffin1324]

smirnoff ice still exists..pretty sure they're just about the same thing. Just try not to bring back the "Icing" fad from a few years back. It finally died and should stay buried.

They're different. It's been 20+ years since I've had a Zima, but I never thought a Smirnoff Ice tasted like it. Icing people was terrible... Smirnoff ices are too.

 

[BurtonAvenger]

Actually, fuck me twice. I have two.

What this moron doesn't understand is how a mask that covers the mouth/chin/jaw obstructs vision on a goggle with a 180º horizontal view.

RuRoc helmets are sort of like standing in line at a liquor store and having other customers complain about your choice of beverage, because they don't like it or have tried it.

Well two at a time would suffice. But then again that's some serious rectal stretching.

As someone that works in a liquor store, I will mock you for your choice to your face while I take your money.

You cant stand in line at the party store for an extra 5 minutes, watch someone buy a pallet of Zima, and not enjoy a chuckle with the other patrons.

If they sold Zima again, yes, we would all get a good chuckle out of it and I assume the first crack would come from the person buying it.

Let's be honest though, we would all buy a 6 pack of it and jolly ranchers and pretend we were 12 again.

Zima is still here. It never left Japan, but they're bringing it back in a strategic limited rollout this spring through the summer in certain areas of North America. So there, go get a Zima, stand in line with your Ruroc, and let me take your money while I double pick on you.

The field of vision in a Ruroc is limited. Say what you want but you have a peripheral blindspot that is about 3 inches on each side of the eye. It gives a tunnel vision effect. Add to that a non functional facemask that won't help you in any impact.

Ruroc and those fucking VR snow goggles. Two things designed for fucks that snowboard 4 days a year and don't buy new gear but once a decade.

Even more comedic was when Ruroc tried to actually make snowboards. But I don't need to go into how stupid that was or do I?

Either way have fun kooking around out there bud. At least I know you're a kook and to avoid you. It's like people on rental equipment.

And to finish this off, go fuck yourself.

 

[F1EA]

I would say that the majority of people would go outside for the sun on their face and for the fresh air. Wind and snow in the face is more so a deterrent. After your first run, you might enjoy more aspects of snowboarding other than having snow and wind in your face. I don't know.
It's weird not wanting snow and cold air hitting you in the face, I know. I also use an umbrella when it rains, because I don't like getting wet.

Wait a minute...... do you use an umbrella for snowboarding? I wanna see that.

Having snow and wind on your face...... who would want that.


But yeah...... best thing about the helmet is that it helps people who can't figure out how to avoid goggle gap. Thumbs up buddy.


I bet BurtonAvenger has one.

 

[coloradodirtbag]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRbEnVJDOHl/?taken-by=jerryoftheday&hl=en

For sending it to outer space... Literally

 

[griffin1324]

Well two at a time would suffice. But then again that's some serious rectal stretching.

As someone that works in a liquor store, I will mock you for your choice to your face while I take your money.





Zima is still here. It never left Japan, but they're bringing it back in a strategic limited rollout this spring through the summer in certain areas of North America. So there, go get a Zima, stand in line with your Ruroc, and let me take your money while I double pick on you.

The field of vision in a Ruroc is limited. Say what you want but you have a peripheral blindspot that is about 3 inches on each side of the eye. It gives a tunnel vision effect. Add to that a non functional facemask that won't help you in any impact.

Ruroc and those fucking VR snow goggles. Two things designed for fucks that snowboard 4 days a year and don't buy new gear but once a decade.

Even more comedic was when Ruroc tried to actually make snowboards. But I don't need to go into how stupid that was or do I?

Either way have fun kooking around out there bud. At least I know you're a kook and to avoid you. It's like people on rental equipment.

And to finish this off, go fuck yourself.

I know it never fully went away, couldn't buy it here though. Good to know it's coming back. Thanks for the info. I will pick up a 6 pack of it for nostalgia. I know you work at a liquor store, that's the exact reason I used that as an example. You've sold me beer before and did not pick on me, in fact, you were actually quite nice the first time. I was sort of surprised. The second time, I asked if it was you and you said "no" and awkwardly looked at the wall. I'll be looking forward to you "picking on me" while I help you pay your bills. It's a tiny store, but I'd like to see a larger beer selection the next time I'm there.

it's still pretty wide. It's a big enough tunnel that I don't mind looking through, because, well, it's still pretty wide. I also have this weird body part called a "neck" that allows me to turn my head and look around. Last time I hit or was hit by someone was never and I've been at it since '95. I'd say I'm doing pretty good in vision department.

Last year I tumbled down A.Basin and hit my head for the first time in a long time. I hit the back and rolled over and landed onto the front. Did my face touch the snow? nope? Did the mask break? nope? Would I say that it did its job? Yup. Yesterday in the freezing rain, did my face get hit? Nope.
It's strange to me how people think that every single fall or impact with a helmet, especially RuRoc has to be the hardest impact ever. Also weird to me how people think the mask has to be worn 100% of the time. I never really looked into their snowboards, so you can explain to me if you want how bad of an idea that was. A lot of companies make snowboards - and yes, there are some that shouldn't. I don't really care what companies decide to make.

How often do you use that "you only go snowboarding 4 times a year and only buy new gear once a decade" line?? Sick canned response to things you don't like. I actually go about 10-20 times a year, 22 so far this year. When I stayed down the street from you for a month (tell Moira that Ralph says hi, btw. k,thx), I went 4x a week. I think it's been over a decade since I've only gone 4x a year. Not everyone lives 3 blocks from a bus stop that will bring them to a gondola. Not everyone devotes their lives to snowboarding and make videos for dozens of people to watch. People have lives outside of snowboarding and that doesn't make them any less of a snowboarder because they don't a lot or choose to buy a helmet with a functioning mask, or with goggles that have trail information, the binding lights are pretty dumb but I'm sure kids will love them. There are markets out there that aren't just for the hardcore snowboarder. I'd say that in most sports, there are companies that try new things and manufacture a lot of "stupid" products for other markets and demographics. I also have 9 snowboards and have gotten rid of 4 soooooo about that once a decade thing.

Fuck RuRoc they're stupid I don't like them
Fuck you for buying them and disagreeing with me
Fuck Never Summer because they don't send me free boards to try
Fuck Vail resorts they're crowded and suck because they banned me
Fuck everything I don't like

Keep having your Trumpertantrums! At least you have good reviews!

 

[griffin1324]

Wait a minute...... do you use an umbrella for snowboarding? I wanna see that.

Having snow and wind on your face...... who would want that.

Hell yeah... Boarder Poppins!

 

[F1EA]

Hell yeah... Boarder Poppins!

Please review your Never Summer Proto II next.
C'mon you know you wanna.

 

[griffin1324]

Please review your Never Summer Proto II next.
C'mon you know you wanna.

I'm still waiting for Mrs. Featherbottom to loan it to me.

My umbrella was clutch yesterday in the freezing rain. The mask was quite handy as well. Who wants to get frostbite?

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[dave785]

What's the difference between a ruroc and a regular full face helmet? I have a giro cipher for DH MTB and I love it...

Can you use other goggles with the ruroc or just the ones they give you?

How water tight is it? If it did an amazing job of keeping snow and water out on white-out, puking-snow days, I'd be intrigued. But to me it just looks like a cheapnfull face helmet that only works with one pair of goggles...

 

[witchcraftz]

It's not water tight, but I've never had snow blow up into my face wearing it. Even at the top of Whistler with high winds blowing and snow coming down I was good.

The goggles are made to fit exactly, so to take full advantage of the complete face coverage you have to use the provided ones, but if you really want to use other goggles you can. It just probably won't fit as well, or you can use any goggles if you remove the chin guard.