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ski helmet for winter commute
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet.
I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? |
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yk wrote:
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? You were picked on in grade school, right? :-P |
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"yk" wrote ...
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? Too many ski helmets block sounds from reaching your ears. Giro makes a snowboard helmet that doesn't cover the ears, has detachable ear muffs and removable vent plugs, and has a groove to keep the goggles strap in place. I used one of these for a winter cycle helmet fora few years, then I switched to a Bell Metro with a rain cover, removable ear muffs and removable vent plugs. I use the rain cover/ear muffs/vent plugs in winter and take them off for the summer. The Bell Metro also has a clip to hold a blinkie light, which I really like. -- mark |
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"mark" wrote in message ink.net... "yk" wrote ... I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? Too many ski helmets block sounds from reaching your ears. Giro makes a snowboard helmet that doesn't cover the ears, has detachable ear muffs http://www.snowandrock.com/shop/acti...ucts/EBHEJ.htm And built in headphones :-) It's about time I upgraded my rubbish cycle helmet - probably need something that breathes better for the summer I'd guess skateboard helmets would be more cost-effective - if only I could find one to fit my vast head :-( and removable vent plugs, and has a groove to keep the goggles strap in place. I used one of these for a winter cycle helmet fora few years, then I switched to a Bell Metro with a rain cover, removable ear muffs and removable vent plugs. I use the rain cover/ear muffs/vent plugs in winter and take them off for the summer. The Bell Metro also has a clip to hold a blinkie light, which I really like. -- mark |
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My head and ears stay warm on cold New England days with a wool beanie
under a bike helmet. Of course, if you like, you can always still look dorky with the beanie helmet combo. Try one of these: http://tinyurl.com/dpq72 -- you won't find a better wool beanie for biking. For me, three problems to solve for winter commuting we cold feet, cold hands, and ice building up inside my jacket. There are many different solutions for these problems. I settled on: 1. waterproof socks for an outer layer, with wool socks and shimano sandals (or sometimes winter boots with flat pedals), 2. gortex mittens over wool or polar fleece gloves, 3. a well vented Burley jacket over a wool sweater or two. A friend commutes in a hockey helmet with a clear visor. He likes the wind screen feature. "Dorkiness is in the eyes of the beholder" Larry |
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The weight of the thing is likely to get to you & your neck. In
precipitation, I've thought of using ski goggles, but I generally just avoid riding then. (When I can't avoid it, my goggles are elsewhere). Thing is, with the body heat generated by cycling, if you're at a stop light for more than a couple of seconds, you're likely to fog. (Even my Smith goggles with the geeky vent fan will fog in the effort of digging myself out of the snow, collecting my skis, and trying to clip back into them on a steep slope.) There are helmet liners and other pieces of clothing which would keep your ears warm. Closing the helmet vents is a big help. If the scalp stays warm, the body won't cut as much blood flow to the ears, so they stay warmer. yk wrote: I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? |
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On 11/5/05 10:31 PM, in article
, "yk" wrote: I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? How about something like this: http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/ifra...nt=Accessories Then click on the helmet covers and hats link. Check out the hat cover to cover your head and ears (despite its name as a 'hat' cover it is really a head cover that goes under your helmet). Then for additional warmth add a helmet cover over the top of your helmet. I am not showing this link to promote Louis Garneau, just as an example of cycling specific alternatives that are available. Other manufacturers make similar items. FYI - I do have the "hat cover" and it works as advertised! Chuck |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:31:23 -0800, "yk" wrote:
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? Hi, as others mentioned, you might want to look at different solutions for keeping your head and ears warm, while still using a lightweight cycling helmet. I have a number of things I use, depending upon the temps. Starting with just keeping my ears warm, I use Campmor Earbags. http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/st...rId=1250022 6 In the past Campmor had a less expensive version of the Earbag, product # 87678 I then add a skull cap, then proceed to various thickness of balaclava. I wear the Earbags with all of these combinations. I also tried the Earpops, but they are not as comfortable as the Earbags. http://www.earpops.com/ Life is Good! Jeff |
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yk wrote:
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? Giro Fuse is a superb helmet for winter riding. As light as any bike helmet, vents can be closed when it's nasty and opened to cool off, detachable earflaps, and optional speakers. |
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On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:31:23 -0800, "yk" wrote:
I am thinking of getting a ski helmet. I used ski gloves, but never tried helmet and gogles. I know it doesn't look cool, but at least it should keep my ears warm. Any comments? AAAAARRRRGGGHH! Helmet thread! [runs screaming into the night.] -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
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