Never too early for winter- Snowboarding Helmets

[krazygl00]

I heard a tip last year about using a snowboard helmet for cold weather riding. They have less ventilation than bike helmets, some lining, and ear flaps built in. So I snagged two Giro G10’s on sale recently, one Large one Medium, and I think the Large will fit me better (and allow for a thin hat/scarf if needed). They’re pretty sweet actually…nice and light, ventilation adjustable via a switch on top (sweet!), ear flaps with pockets for headphones, and made for use with goggles (which I may or may not try).

Anyway, I will post my findings here when it gets cold. In the meantime, since I am leaning towards keeping the Large, anyone interested in the Medium? I’ll let it go for what I paid via Steepandcheap (I’ll have to dig up the receipt).

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[jnva]

@krazygl00 33106 wrote:

I finally listed the one that I’m not keeping in this thread in the classifieds section.

I took the giro g10 off of krazygloo’s hands. It’s an awesome helmet, I love it!

[krazygl00]

@thecyclingeconomist 33201 wrote:

I run clear goggles a simple skull cap (helmet cover if raining) and the Talus Coldavenger… it’s the best mask out there. Changed my commuting in the winter and is the best $40 I have spent on a gear upgrade.

I snowboard and have my helmet, but it’s WAY too hot if you are riding with any effort in my opinion (even in the teens.)

http://www.talusoutdoor.com/coldavenger

I had thought about getting a Respro mask, which is more oriented toward air filtration with insulation as a side-benefit, but I think I will seriously look into a coldavenger this year.

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