Helmet Brands

This season I was planning on doing bigger, better, and more tricks in the park so I really wanted to invest in a helmet. I really don't want to bust my head open and have my brain slide down the mountain. What are some of the brands you have had and liked the most? Of Course I want a helmet that protects my head, but I also want something, light weight, breathable, comfortable, low profile(not bulky), and warm.  Any helmet recommendations or brands would be helpful.

^^ Yeah, I'm waiting for my local shop to get some new Bern helmets in.  I really want the Watts.  The bill makes it look pretty cool

It's better to try them on to see which fit you like better.I like Smith Maze (lightest in the market), and also Red HiFi. I have the HiFi, is almost as light as the Maze, the difference in weight is barely noticeable. Both fit well, great ventilation. I like the HiFi more because is got like a Reebok pump for more of a custom fit. And I can fit my bluetooth headphones into the ear/neck padding. Neither of them felt bulky, thought the Maze is less bulky than the HiFi.

Yeah.. you need to try it in a shop for example when I was looking to buy a helmet, I was an M for smith, L for RED, XL for Bern. 

Berns are pretty simple  helmet that's good, low profile and light weight also for my head they fit perfectly and my goggles works well with them.

I was going to add that the lightest helmet I know for this is the Pro-tec... I went to all stores to check the helmet and seriously, Pro-tec was the lightest. 

Originally posted by 2zz It's better to try them on to see which fit you like better. I like Smith Maze (lightest in the market), and also Red HiFi. I have the HiFi, is almost as light as the Maze, the difference in weight is barely noticeable. Both fit well, great ventilation. I like the HiFi more because is got like a Reebok pump for more of a custom fit. And I can fit my bluetooth headphones into the ear/neck padding. Neither of them felt bulky, thought the Maze is less bulky than the HiFi.

go see what fits first then pick. red helmets are really good but they squize my head funny. i have a quicksilver helmet. its fits really well and keeps my head well vented but warm at the same time.

Originally posted by quicklsvtechatch I'm in the market too.  It seems like a lot of people like the Bern.  Just wondering if there is anything wrong with Red (since that's the one I'm interested in)?

nope, nothing wrong with them.  I have a RED helmet.  Snowboard helmets in general have some industry standard they have to build the helmets to.  Here's a spec that I found a sticker on the inside of my helmet:
http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2040.htm

bern is good, but l dont know why, the model l got (macon eps) was like 1 pound. fking crazy heavy. sold it off at 1/2 price 

Originally posted by shwazy I have the Smith Variant and it is a really solid helmet...highly recommend.

i find that some of the giro and red helmet looks very round. with a round face, it makes it worst 

giro helmets are awesome, i use them for biking and snowboarding... 

According to evo thE amen does have removable ear piece

more reason to pick giro eh? heheh  wat's the score so far?

Smith maze if it fits.  I've owned 5 different helmets (Smith Holt, Variant, Hustle, and Maze, plus I think the Pro-tec Assault), plus demoed/borrowed a few others, and the Maze is by far my favorite.

Originally posted by humdingaling giro omen can remove ear pads they are snap locked i interchange mine all the time with the blue tooth kit feel like your gonna break the thing the first time you do it but its ok omen is not recommended for cycling ...well for road riding anyway even without the padding you want something lighter with more hole than just 14

Ive been using a giro for three years now great helmet!

i have a smith maze and love how light weight it is and also how warm it can keep your head. Just make sure you go out and try on some helmets at your local store before going out and buying one.

Originally posted by Wilz Originally posted by humdingaling giro omen can remove ear pads they are snap locked i interchange mine all the time with the blue tooth kit feel like your gonna break the thing the first time you do it but its ok omen is not recommended for cycling ...well for road riding anyway even without the padding you want something lighter with more hole than just 14   it's not recommended because it has 14 vent holes or is heavy or there's some other reason?   i was just gonna ride the bike trails for fun with my old mt bike.. haha

I had a Bern helmet and was not happy with it because the velcro that holds the pads in didn't work very well, ended up duct taping it all year. But, it was definitely the best looking one and the most lightweight. I've had Smith & Giro too, they are good but they tend to be more bulky as far as looks go.

I have the giro revolver helmet and its worked pretty nice for me

There are several solid helmet brands.  Bern, Salomon, Smith, Red, etc...  Just look around, find something that is comfortable and something that fits, and then go from there.

Basically any name brand helmet will protect your head after that its basically comfort and extra features that all depend on your personal preference. They are made to keep you safe so it all depends on how much u wanna spend and what features you like. A 130 helmet will protect your head just like a 60$ helmet. But it might also keep your head cool/warm when you want it to and allow you to listen to music while you ride.