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Skateparks in HK are bringing in a new helmet rule.
So we will be sweating away in 40 degree temperatures with 100% humidity and now with a helmet on...
Are there any out there which are really really light?(like a hat). I don't care about their protective value at all.
I used to rock a Toys are Us job in Japan.
Any ideas?
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It was a helmet similar to this that was extremely light i used to borrow his to skate the vans indoor park in orange county. My buddy ordered one from ccs back in 2001 when burnquist cab etc had pro model ones. This is the updated version i believe so it should be way lighter than ones in 01. This one is called the pro-tec ace skate
(http://shop.pro-tec.net/media/catalog/product/cache/27/image/380x380/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/c/ace_matte_grey.png)
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It was a helmet similar to this that was extremely light i used to borrow his to skate the vans indoor park in orange county. My buddy ordered one from ccs back in 2001 when burnquist cab etc had pro model ones. This is the updated version i believe so it should be way lighter than ones in 01. This one is called the pro-tec ace skate
(http://shop.pro-tec.net/media/catalog/product/cache/27/image/380x380/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/c/ace_matte_grey.png)
I second this. Basically, you want to find a soft shell helmet and I think Pro-Tec makes the best one. Way lighter and less hot on your head. Or, you could do what I see a lot of old-timers do which is wear one of those baseball type helmets. It's less bulky and looks just dumb enough to be rebellious in an 80's kind of way.
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coaching helmets are the way to go
(http://www.athleticbusiness.com/images/old_site/graphics/4G-907-AB.jpg)
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(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--qpwvAZxy--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/779311735354734370.png)
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just plastidip your beanie homie
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who remembers these gems?
(http://images.the-house.com/capix-sportscap-helmet-skate-blk-09-1-zoom.jpg)
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(http://shop.pro-tec.net/media/catalog/product/cache/27/image/380x380/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/i/city-lite-spring-2014-blood-orange_2.png)
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Skateparks in HK are bringing in a new helmet rule.
So we will be sweating away in 40 degree temperatures with 100% humidity and now with a helmet on...
Are there any out there which are really really light?(like a hat). I don't care about their protective value at all.
I used to rock a Toys are Us job in Japan.
Any ideas?
I thought helmet rules were a litigious American thing?
The Burnquist helmets were pretty light. Aren't the S1 helmets made out of bike helmet foam?
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I'd be surprised if you didn't already have something like this laying around:
(http://cfl.uploads.mrx.ca/league/images/en/newser/2011/06/Stamps_Black_Helmet_2011_12259.jpg)
Or just say 'fuck it' and wear a rugby helmet. I'm not being facetious; they're light and form fitting so you'll probably be more comfortable.
(http://allsportsapparel.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/u/rugbypro._aa280__1_.jpg)
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Cheers some good ideas. The baseball style ones look light. I was even thinking of buying a climbing helmet...
http://www.outdoorplay.com/Petzl-METEOR-III-Plus-Rock-Climbing-Helmet?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=productads#back (http://www.outdoorplay.com/Petzl-METEOR-III-Plus-Rock-Climbing-Helmet?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=productads#back)
Really hoping that they don't properly enforce this rule. I wonder why they never bother to ask the people who actually skate what they think?
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who remembers these gems?
(http://images.the-house.com/capix-sportscap-helmet-skate-blk-09-1-zoom.jpg)
http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red (http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red)
they're still around. i remember thinking those were the coolest helmets as a kid
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What I've done is rip out the shell from a hard lined helmet and worn just that with the padding on the inside and use a shoelace as the strap. Construction helmets with helmet padding glued in instead of the wierd fitting plastic also works. I agree with the rugby helmet idea though too. That or one of those over the ears helmets (wrestling/70's skate/old football style)...Always thought those looked sick
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who remembers these gems?
(http://images.the-house.com/capix-sportscap-helmet-skate-blk-09-1-zoom.jpg)
http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red (http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red)
they're still around. i remember thinking those were the coolest helmets as a kid
Those look pretty light and are cheap. Ventilation though?
I've been looking at stuff like this today:
(http://escpd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/black-diamond-vapor.jpg)
They're expensive though.
Has anyone tried these type of helmets?
The Protec stuff looks way too helmet like for me (meaning I'd like something I can ignore).
It is pretty dumb really, I'm no Danny Way.
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triple 8 sweatsaver linings get good reports from fellow old farts who I skate with
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If any of you are interested in getting one similar to Gonz's one with the ears.....check kyacking....
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who remembers these gems?
(http://images.the-house.com/capix-sportscap-helmet-skate-blk-09-1-zoom.jpg)
http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red (http://www.tactics.com/capix/skatecap-skate-helmet/grey-white-red)
they're still around. i remember thinking those were the coolest helmets as a kid
Those look pretty light and are cheap. Ventilation though?
I've been looking at stuff like this today:
(http://escpd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/black-diamond-vapor.jpg)
They're expensive though.
Has anyone tried these type of helmets?
The Protec stuff looks way too helmet like for me (meaning I'd like something I can ignore).
It is pretty dumb really, I'm no Danny Way.
that second helmet is like a black diamond climbing helmet haha. I'm sure it would work, and it looks like ventilation is covered, but idk about how it would feel, as climbing helmets seem to run small, so you might wanna get a bigger size
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Smith optics actually makes some really light and we'll ventilated helmets.
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TSG makes the lightest helmet, dont remember the name of it tho
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If any of you are interested in getting one similar to Gonz's one with the ears.....check kyacking....
(http://waldensridgewhitewater.com/store/images/full-cut-red.jpg)
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(http://www.contenderbicycles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/helmet-hair.jpg)
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Could always just wear a baseball cap and put some thin as hell foam in it
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Good for when you're hungry
(http://www.adventure-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/egypthelmet021.jpg)
Thirsty?
(http://www.zofona.com/images/fotothailand/Egypt%20riot%20helmet%201.jpg)
Hiding from the cops?
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtA6WFfwz3E/TwJAVV2cC0I/AAAAAAAAAt8/Y7Co2RblDjg/s1600/image-1-for-improvised-hemets-of-the-egyptian-protesters-gallery-392597735.jpg)
Look out, Danny Way and Josh Swindell are having a catch up!
(http://api.ning.com/files/K6FIfnjSaQQDRMN03ZP6xzt2aT199sguxjcGk6qnEmiKKs9S3DlsL*s-XrXYVCLlpPFZ2nX9rbgMlYt4khwZwjMek4dDhENF/Egyptianprotestersmakeshifthelmets22.jpg)
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Good for when you're hungry
(http://www.adventure-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/egypthelmet021.jpg)
Thirsty?
(http://www.zofona.com/images/fotothailand/Egypt%20riot%20helmet%201.jpg)
Hiding from the cops?
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jtA6WFfwz3E/TwJAVV2cC0I/AAAAAAAAAt8/Y7Co2RblDjg/s1600/image-1-for-improvised-hemets-of-the-egyptian-protesters-gallery-392597735.jpg)
Look out, Danny Way and Josh Swindell are having a catch up!
(http://api.ning.com/files/K6FIfnjSaQQDRMN03ZP6xzt2aT199sguxjcGk6qnEmiKKs9S3DlsL*s-XrXYVCLlpPFZ2nX9rbgMlYt4khwZwjMek4dDhENF/Egyptianprotestersmakeshifthelmets22.jpg)
The first one actually looks quite comfortable and effective.
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^^not to mention delicious.
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Bumping this because it seems HK government are serious about the new helmet law.
I'm thinking one of these two.
http://[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmn94J2_AXo#]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmn94J2_AXo[/url]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8DeK6x2rxA
Basically the protection thing is not an issue, I just want something I can ignore and that looks like a skating helmet (this is key, as they won't allow you to wear cycling helmets...)
I figure the second one looks more like a skate helmet? Both of these weigh fuck all, which is what I want.
Anyone have any experience of these? I don't climb.
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Scrubs 'Hairmet' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0rGoWtF-hs#)
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Just get a protec classic. Light, cheap, and helmet looking.
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Still looking about the net.
I found these:
http://flyawayhelmets.com/ (http://flyawayhelmets.com/)
They look rad but I'm not sure how light they are. Does anyone have one?
Protec helmets seem to be weighing in around 350/400 grams which seems heavy to me.
Those climbing jobs are under 200g.
You would think someone would make a really light skate helmet that offers a bit of protection.
May be I'm just fussy, but I'd say weight, comfort, safety is more my order of priorities...
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Those Kanoa's are way too much money. Just get a pro-tec or a s-one. How often are you really going to wear it.
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_34954_SOnekrookedCamoHelmet.jpg)
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Ive seen people remove the foam piece of a protec helmet throw away the heavey plastic shell and reattach the strap to the foam - that will pass from any distance as a helmet. Go further and drill a hundred holes in your new foam helmet and then sticker it, that is prollly the lightiess you could do without getting into fabrication. (those capex shits are sad)
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Those Kanoa's are way too much money. Just get a pro-tec or a s-one. How often are you really going to wear it.
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/thumb_34954_SOnekrookedCamoHelmet.jpg)
This is the problem. I hear the rule is now mandatory. If you don't have a helmet, you can't skate the two new parks in HK.
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Frip is you still haven't ordered a helmet you're just seeking attention. 20 posters have put up suggestions from light skate helmets to rock climbing and road bike helmets.
If this month has passed and you still can't find a helmet, focus your account and never come back
I would wear my old hockey helmet if I needed to, and you're making this a big deal like people actually care.
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Frip is you still haven't ordered a helmet you're just seeking attention. 20 posters have put up suggestions from light skate helmets to rock climbing and road bike helmets.
If this month has passed and you still can't find a helmet, focus your account and never come back
I would wear my old hockey helmet if I needed to, and you're making this a big deal like people actually care.
I've been in Europe for the summer and the helmet rule only came into force in HK on the 28th of July, so I was waiting to see how it would pan out. It seems like helmets rule is strict, so I brought the thread back. Also, I suggested the rock climbing helmets.
Thanks for your input though. I really was craving just one more response from one of SLAP's special posters.
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The most comfortable, which might mean easiest to ignore helmet, would be the Pro-Tec Classic Skate (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/classic-skate) or Classic Bucky. (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/classic-bucky) They use the soft 2-stage foam which is uncertified (and technically much less safe), but fits and feels way better than the certified EPS helmets which has that hard foam that breaks on hard impact (instead of your skull). If you go with this one, get one of the ones with the Dri-Lex, which helps with the sweat. Triple-8 (https://www.triple8.com/shop/product/Triple-Eight-Brainsaver-Rubber-Helmet-with-Sweatsaver-Liner) has the something similar with their Sweatsaver lining which would be worth checking out as well.
On the other hand, the lightest normal looking skate helmet is the new certified Pro-Tec Street Lite (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/street-lite) helmets. The shell and the EPS foam are bonded together so it like a single piece that wont separate. You have to see it in person to feel how light it is, its quite surprising, it feels like nothing in your hand.
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The most comfortable, which might mean easiest to ignore helmet, would be the Pro-Tec Classic Skate (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/classic-skate) or Classic Bucky. (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/classic-bucky) They use the soft 2-stage foam which is uncertified (and technically much less safe), but fits and feels way better than the certified EPS helmets which has that hard foam that breaks on hard impact (instead of your skull). If you go with this one, get one of the ones with the Dri-Lex, which helps with the sweat. Triple-8 (https://www.triple8.com/shop/product/Triple-Eight-Brainsaver-Rubber-Helmet-with-Sweatsaver-Liner) has the something similar with their Sweatsaver lining which would be worth checking out as well.
On the other hand, the lightest normal looking skate helmet is the new certified Pro-Tec Street Lite (http://www.shopprotec.com/skate/street-lite) helmets. The shell and the EPS foam are bonded together so it like a single piece that wont separate. You have to see it in person to feel how light it is, its quite surprising, it feels like nothing in your hand.
Cheers for going into details. I looked over most of the pro-tec helmets, but found that there was very little about how much the different models actually weigh. Phrases like "30% lighter than the average helmet" (street lite) and "lightweight feel" (Ace) were all a bit vague without any numbers.
I ended up ordering that black diamond helmet. Not sure how strong it will be but I'll give it a whirl. My only fear is the park guards will say it doesn't meet their guidelines. They are pretty anal if they choose to be...
If everything goes tits up, I'll give that street lite a look.
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none of these working helmets are skateable, you'll crash wearing them from all the swing weight. All the vert guys wear hollow fake helmets
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*bumps* RIP Frip, fuck we miss you on here mate :'(
So ... for reasons that I don't really want to discuss too deeply on SLAP I've decided that I'm going to purchase a helmet (and yes, I love Mike V). Any SLAP heads out there have any recommendations? S1(lifer), Protec and Triple 8(possibly the Gotham?) are what I'm looking at at the moment. Tried on a classic protec the other day and it just felt way too bulky. Please let me know if there's anything you would actually recommend to a fellow pal.
Would like it to be light, not (too) goofy looking and certified if possible?
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Come to think of it, I should probably look into a new helmet soon. I only wear it in winter when I skate indoor parks, but mine is straight trash and at least 15 years old. The foam has worn down and burns my forehead when I sweat.
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protec buckys or "non certified" are the way to go. light breathable and good enough for a few head hits.
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If any of you are interested in getting one similar to Gonz's one with the ears.....check kyacking....
I bought a full cut.....it's the best.....
Can't believe I didn't mention the ebbets hand cast metal helmets....$1999.99
R.I.P. frip.....
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triple 8 sweatsaver linings get good reports from fellow old farts who I skate with
I'm a "fellow old fart" and I back this. My favorite park requires helmets. I went through 3 other helmets before getting a sweat saver. It isn't the lightest, but it's comfortable (it does take getting used to, but any helmet will). If you are going to be skating at this place a lot, do yourself a favor and get a sweatsaver. The terry cloth liner soaks up the sweat so it isn't constantly running down your face (a problem I had with all the other helmets, plus over time all the sweat started to make the other helmet liners brittle. I was constantly pressing the front pad to drain the sweat). The liner on Triple 8's pop out easy so you can wash it. It has outlasted the other helmets and it is way more comfortable. Also, it saved me once. I slipped out coming down a 6ft steep bank ramp and didn't land until I hit the pavement at the bottom. The side of my head bounced off the pavement. The park attendant thought it had killed me. thanks to the helmet, it barely even rang my bell. I didn't even have a headache. I got up, and kept skating without issue. If I hadn't had that helmet on I would've been getting coloring books for Christmas for the rest of my life!
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Hope this helps (caution: youtube skater):
HOW TO WEAR A HELMET AND NOT GIVE A F&*K (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLMv6weQAtY#)
Why Don't Skaters Wear Helmets? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9ZOTr2YMkI#)
I don't wear a helmet, but I'm sure I'd go through some of the same issues. I know Mike V seemed to take a reputation hit when he started wearing one more often.
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Gotta be cool like Josh Katz haha
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*bumps* RIP Frip, fuck we miss you on here mate :'(
So ... for reasons that I don't really want to discuss too deeply on SLAP I've decided that I'm going to purchase a helmet (and yes, I love Mike V). Any SLAP heads out there have any recommendations? S1(lifer), Protec and Triple 8(possibly the Gotham?) are what I'm looking at at the moment. Tried on a classic protec the other day and it just felt way too bulky. Please let me know if there's anything you would actually recommend to a fellow pal.
Would like it to be light, not (too) goofy looking and certified if possible?
Thank you for this, I had never seen it.
God James was funny...reading this I can hear him talking in my head. Such a dry bastard.
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I've got a 1980s Pro Tech similar to the classic but if I was buying a new one I'd go for a lighter one like the Burnquist ones or a foam type like the S1 Lifer.
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It sounds so lame but if I get to the point where I have to wear a helmet......I'm gonna just start skating bowls...
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It's not a bad idea to wear a helmet skating bowls - but there is so much other stuff you are going to fuck up skating tranny that you are probably better off on ledges.
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unknown> cheers for the reply, let me know what you go with
pointandclick> if I go protec it will either be a Bucky or a street lite
j.soy> so wait, did you actually buy one? full cut looks very retro bones brigade style
Elderly Gentleman> cheers for the honest reply! in the beginning I was looking into triple 8 but now I just don't know...what other helmets did you rock? good to hear it did its job and actually saved your noggin
franquietits> I've seen that dude and honestly ... I like his style. He's right in that it's probably going to be more than 50% internal battle about how dorky you look vs. what people actually think.
asakusa75> I could picture him walking into toysRus over here and buying a kids helmet. I especially liked his response to Tracer, so seething...
Willie> I haven't seen vov's helmet but that s1 really does get great reviews
j.soy> trust me mate, it's more out of necessity than anything; either I wear a helmet or I don't skate is basically what it comes down too for the meantime so I'm willing to look like a total dork in order to be able to roll
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I like the S one Lifers but I recently got a TSG Dawn Flext Full Cut. Its a certified full cut but has more flexibility than most certified helmets because the EPS foam is in segments.
https://www.ridetsg.com/index.php?sfpc=TSG_Gear&cat1=1&sw2=1&search=79000 (https://www.ridetsg.com/index.php?sfpc=TSG_Gear&cat1=1&sw2=1&search=79000)
Its not light or discrete so might not suit everyone and I still don't wear helmets much... but being stoked on this helmet makes it easier to put on when I feel the need...
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Yah...I got the full cut and it looks dope.....but I never really wear it because I don't skate coping bowls much.....when we used to have an indoor they were mandatory and everyone got over it pretty quick.....
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Elderly Gentleman> cheers for the honest reply! in the beginning I was looking into triple 8 but now I just don't know...what other helmets did you rock? good to hear it did its job and actually saved your noggin
I know a couple of others that I had were the Protec Classic Skate and a Protec P2 (I think) Certified. The Classic Skate was a good helmet. It fit my head and didn't wobble around. After getting used to wearing it, it was actually comfortable. The only problem I had was wear and tear. I'm old and a bit out of shape so I get sweaty pretty fast just doing simple board slides, ollies, manuals and pumping around the bowl doing grinds and rock and rolls. Anyway, after wearing it 2 or 3 times a week and getting really sweaty (I would lean over the fence and press against the front of the helmet and sweat would pour out of the front foam pad against my forehead) the padding started to wear. Let's face it, if you wear this thing a few times and get sweaty, it's going to start to reek. About once every week or so I would pull the padding out of the helmet and wash them. After doing that several times, the padding started to get brittle and the velcro wasn't holding it in place very well. Also it was more uncomfortable to wear over time.
The Certified helmet just sucked. It was super cheap so I got it as a replacement to the first one. I was thinking, "Hey, it's certified, so it must be really good and have good padding." NOPE. It had the styrofoam looking filling molded into the inside of the shell with thin foam padding that's removable to wash. It never quite felt comfortable. Also, it was bulky as hell. It wasn't really that heavy but the added foam made it stick out all the way around like a mushroom top. I looked like a circumcised penis! Wearing a helmet will never be "cool" but some models at least look halfway decent. This isn't one of them. I ended up taking the padding out of it and putting it in the old classic skate shell to get a little more life out of it. It wasn't long before I was having the same issue with sweat running into my eyes and the padding getting brittle.
The triple 8 sweat saver solved all the issues. It had the style and fit similar to the classic skate, but the terry cloth wrap on the padding soaked up the sweat better so it isn't constantly running down my face and into my eyes. Also the velcro is better it seems so I haven't had any issues after dozens of washes. I just pull the padding out, toss it in the washing machine, then put it back in and let it air dry. It will take getting used to like any helmet but if you have to wear one, at least get one that fits and looks decent (at least as good as it can possibly look wearing a helmet).
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I like the S one Lifers
so you actually own one? reviews of them look really good, does it really fit "deeply" on your head?
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I have a bern helmet for biking but it looks like a skate helmet.....so much better...it has the dial...
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I just started rocking the Protec Full cut non-certified. White and I took the stickers off. It actually feels way better than a reg cut helmet. It's firmer on your head, not tight, but it doesnt flop around. I had a pretty gnarly noggin' slam in Feb, had crazy seizure and brain bleeding and bruises. I just started rolling again last week and will be wearing this one for a while. Its hot and humid as all hell in Florida, so thats one reason why I got a white one. Wear one if you want. I didnt feel much like a dork at the park, but a little weird at my curb spot, but fuck it. Way better than what I went through in Feb and March.
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I have a bern helmet for biking but it looks like a skate helmet.....so much better...it has the dial...
the dial? is that to adjust it? I think the triple 8 gothams have that too
Thrash-trash> woah that's gnarly mate, glad to hear you're back on the board though. Full cut aye? I'm away again next week on business so I'll see if I can find a skate shop to go and try one on. Yeah, I feel like at the skatepark no one is really going to give a shit but street skating is a different story. At 38 though I'm not really out there to impress anyone tho ;D
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Yah the dial tightens it.....
I think Gonz is coming out with a signature full cut.....
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This thread has me thinking about which helmet to get, I'm older too and had a pretty bad brain injury in April due to a fall on the back of my head. I have a basic Pro-Tec now, not the certified type. Maybe I'll try the sweatsaver when the Dr. clears me to skate again.
Whatever I get better work for me, I'll have to wear it whenever I am skating.
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This thread has me thinking about which helmet to get, I'm older too and had a pretty bad brain injury in April due to a fall on the back of my head. I have a basic Pro-Tec now, not the certified type. Maybe I'll try the sweatsaver when the Dr. clears me to skate again.
Whatever I get better work for me, I'll have to wear it whenever I am skating.
Im in the same boat. My head split was in Feb. I really wanted the Protec Full Cut certified, but I got hookup with the reg full cut. Ive worn the reg off and on (mostly on vert or required parks) my whole life, Im 40+ now, and always hated the sloppy fit on them. Always too tight, or could feel that the one which "fit properly" jiggled around a bit. After 3 session in with the full cut, in the Florida heat, I'll say that it fits and feels way better. Id still prefer the certified, but Im happy and way more confident with this one.
From seeing a bunch of vert jocks wearing the S-One Certified, it looked like they have a bobble head and I really didnt like the over all shape of it. From my research, they dont make a full cut.
Good luck with getting back, and dont rush it. This was the first time Ive actually followed all the doctor's orders and Im not going to mess around with that again.
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This thread has me thinking about which helmet to get, I'm older too and had a pretty bad brain injury in April due to a fall on the back of my head. I have a basic Pro-Tec now, not the certified type. Maybe I'll try the sweatsaver when the Dr. clears me to skate again.
Whatever I get better work for me, I'll have to wear it whenever I am skating.
Im in the same boat. My head split was in Feb. I really wanted the Protec Full Cut certified, but I got hookup with the reg full cut. Ive worn the reg off and on (mostly on vert or required parks) my whole life, Im 40+ now, and always hated the sloppy fit on them. Always too tight, or could feel that the one which "fit properly" jiggled around a bit. After 3 session in with the full cut, in the Florida heat, I'll say that it fits and feels way better. Id still prefer the certified, but Im happy and way more confident with this one.
From seeing a bunch of vert jocks wearing the S-One Certified, it looked like they have a bobble head and I really didnt like the over all shape of it. From my research, they dont make a full cut.
Good luck with getting back, and dont rush it. This was the first time Ive actually followed all the doctor's orders and Im not going to mess around with that again.
Thanks for the heads up, I'm 45 and a huge Gonz fan so maybe I'll get that full cut. Can you smell and taste?
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thanks for your in-depth reply mate, will definitely take the triple 8 into account. I'm actually looking at the Gotham this point too.
j....soy.....> yeah, gonz can pull them off quite well, but it's gonz; he looks great no matter what he does/ wears.
NJFly318> gnarly mate ... let me know what you end up buying
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Thanks for the heads up, I'm 45 and a huge Gonz fan so maybe I'll get that full cut. Can you smell and taste?
Im 45 too! I never lost my smell or taste, but did have one hell of a headache for 6-8 weeks. Also I suffered from a seizure about 3.5 weeks after the slam that sent me back into the hospital for 4 days. That was a rough one. Had a bit of trouble remember words or using proper vocabulary for a bit, and it def slowed down my thought process. Didnt effect balance or other body sense though. Broke my lead collarbone too, which really sucked with pain and sleeping. Im pretty much back to 100% now. Had a few session on a mini, concrete bowl/park and slapped a few curbs. I'm wearing my hemet here on out, but not pulling any Andy Mac or Mike V shittalk to people who dont wear one.
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Thanks for the heads up, I'm 45 and a huge Gonz fan so maybe I'll get that full cut. Can you smell and taste?
Im 45 too! I never lost my smell or taste, but did have one hell of a headache for 6-8 weeks. Also I suffered from a seizure about 3.5 weeks after the slam that sent me back into the hospital for 4 days. That was a rough one. Had a bit of trouble remember words or using proper vocabulary for a bit, and it def slowed down my thought process. Didnt effect balance or other body sense though. Broke my lead collarbone too, which really sucked with pain and sleeping. Im pretty much back to 100% now. Had a few session on a mini, concrete bowl/park and slapped a few curbs. I'm wearing my hemet here on out, but not pulling any Andy Mac or Mike V shittalk to people who dont wear one.
Wow it's strange how different these injuries can be! I lost smell/taste and my balance was shot for a few weeks (smell/taste are still gone). When it first happened I pretty much couldn't see and my ears were ringing for a few days. Only had one headache once after the fact, and it was such a strange feeling and so intense that I almost went to the ER at 3:00AM. Thankfully I haven't suffered any seizures as of now. I too will be wearing a helmet from now on and won't apologize for it or lecture anyone, if anyone asks about I'll be glad to share my story though and hopefully that will encourage others to accept it.
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Wow it's strange how different these injuries can be! I lost smell/taste and my balance was shot for a few weeks (smell/taste are still gone). When it first happened I pretty much couldn't see and my ears were ringing for a few days. Only had one headache once after the fact, and it was such a strange feeling and so intense that I almost went to the ER at 3:00AM. Thankfully I haven't suffered any seizures as of now. I too will be wearing a helmet from now on and won't apologize for it or lecture anyone, if anyone asks about I'll be glad to share my story though and hopefully that will encourage others to accept it.
Yeah, no shit. Its been one hell of a ride I dont want to repeat. I cracked just above my right temple. Didnt even split the skin, so I didnt get them staples or a rad scar. My headaches were bad, and Ive never had problems with them before, unless I was hungover. I didnt get any painkillers either cause of my brain bleeding, but I prob wouldnt have taken them anyways. I self medicated with cannabis and I was happy with that.
Crazy bout the taste and smell. I had a sinus infection for like 3 months and lost it right before Thanksgiving. I was so bummed I couldnt taste Turkeyday or Xmas food, beer, bourbon and weed had no smell or flavor. It slowly came back to where one day, I was having tacos and it was amazing on how good it was!
My suggestion is to take your time and follow the Dr's orders. Im not super hyped to be taking anti-seizure meds twice a day, but Im doing it till she tells me not to. Im not supposed to drive till Sept (6 months after seizue is FL law), so I got laid off from work. Been locking myself in the art room and slinging paint until unemployment runs out. Wish I had Aflak short term "I'm fucked up" insurance, but I guess thats just another lesson learned. Prob my next purchase once I find a new job. Good luck!
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Thrash-Trash, I sent you aPM
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Visited this thread because I'm moving back east to the home of helmet law parks this week, after 20 years in Colorado. Some grate lightweight ideas everyone. Thank you.
I also shattered my orbital in 96. 2 plates, screws, all that, and never even broke the skin either. I still haven't regained my sense of smell, but worse, i lost a little over a year of my memory. Rattled me real good. I also ended up with a horrid nasal infection for 2-3 months.
My coworker (road bike fanatic) is trying to patent this idea for a normal ball cap, with a sensor of some kind. So right before impact, these airbags will deploy and protect your head. Be great if it can really work
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Visited this thread because I'm moving back east to the home of helmet law parks this week, after 20 years in Colorado. Some grate lightweight ideas everyone. Thank you.
I also shattered my orbital in 96. 2 plates, screws, all that, and never even broke the skin either. I still haven't regained my sense of smell, but worse, i lost a little over a year of my memory. Rattled me real good. I also ended up with a horrid nasal infection for 2-3 months.
My coworker (road bike fanatic) is trying to patent this idea for a normal ball cap, with a sensor of some kind. So right before impact, these airbags will deploy and protect your head. Be great if it can really work
Holy shit balls Bro! I was thinking about that airbag thing the other day too. It was while I was watching Demolition Man and when Sparten crashes his car, it filled up with foam! What a great idea.
So Like, you dont even care about good food or beer, or smelly pits or farts? I did meet a kid that didnt remember anything before the 9th grade from a bike accident he had at that age. Shit is crazy man...
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Visited this thread because I'm moving back east to the home of helmet law parks this week, after 20 years in Colorado. Some grate lightweight ideas everyone. Thank you.
I also shattered my orbital in 96. 2 plates, screws, all that, and never even broke the skin either. I still haven't regained my sense of smell, but worse, i lost a little over a year of my memory. Rattled me real good. I also ended up with a horrid nasal infection for 2-3 months.
My coworker (road bike fanatic) is trying to patent this idea for a normal ball cap, with a sensor of some kind. So right before impact, these airbags will deploy and protect your head. Be great if it can really work
Holy shit balls Bro! I was thinking about that airbag thing the other day too. It was while I was watching Demolition Man and when Sparten crashes his car, it filled up with foam! What a great idea.
So Like, you dont even care about good food or beer, or smelly pits or farts? I did meet a kid that didnt remember anything before the 9th grade from a bike accident he had at that age. Shit is crazy man...
Foam actually sounds better than air bags. Only thing i smell is good herbs. Bad smells definitely don't phase me. Taste in food is lack luster too. Guess they are related.
The memory loss F'n ducks, for real. I tried to go back to collage straight outta ICU. Got dropped off, only to realize i didn't know what classes i was talking. Went to ask for a new copy of my class schedule, only to find out the semester was over half way over. Counselor looked at my Frankenstein looking face and sent me packing. Said i couldn't return to classes if i couldn't remember any of the semester so far.
Really messed up my judgement making add well. Just do the stupidest things, then look back and think why would anyone ever do that.
Everything evened out after 7-8 years, still never recovered that year before utter happened. Only lasting effect is my sense of time. I always think there is enough time to do anything i want. My family knows the clinical term. I guess they complain because I'm always late.
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update: went with elderly gentleman's recommendation which was the triple eight sweat saver and I'm really stoked with it. Even in the middle of summer here you don't get sweet dripping down your face and the fit is nice and low and not too "eggy" on your head. I am now the Mike V. of SLAP ;)
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I found a full cut for cheap online so I ordered it. Gonna wear it while I learn to ride bigger bowls and shit (moving to a new city that has some big boy parks). On street I only skate low impact banks and ledges/curbs, so I don't see myself ever wearing a helmet for that.
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I'm in the same boat to the point of just avoiding coping bowls in lieu of curbs....where my body usually gets in the way before my head hits the ground.....
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I wound up with a Pro-Tec full cut certified, not the lightest helmet, but it feels secure.
My fall happened off of a 10" high curb at a park, right on the back of my head, really bad brain bleed - it was ugly. I am not preaching, just putting it out there.