If you plan to do much snowboarding at all, your money would be better spent saving up and upgrading. Overall it’s a very simple helmet with minimal adjustability and flexibility. There’s a single buckle strap in the back of the helmet to retain your goggles in case they slip off or get knocked off in a crash. However, unlike the Traverse there is at least wire mesh to keep sticks, debris, and snow out as much as possible. There’s no adjustability on the ventilation.
CRAZY SNOWBOARD HAT THAT GOES OVER A HELMET UPGRADE
These helmets are definitely aimed at beginner snowboarders and I think most of you will want to upgrade pretty quickly after your first season. However, they’re bringing out the adult helmets with this multi-sport compatible helmet at a budget end price.Īvailable in a ton of colors, there’s something here for everyone. Lucky Bums is a brand that finds most of its users in the kids age range.
I’d really like to see some fundamental improvements to this helmet however.īest For: Beginner snowboarders who are on a budget.
It is an affordable helmet though and some protection is better than none. Whenever helmets are made for more than one sport, they always compromise somewhere. It is meant to be a bike / snowboard hybrid helmet which always worries me. There’s also zero adjustability for opening and closing the vents – they’re always open. There’s nothing to keep falling snow or powder from dumping in on your warm noggin. Ventilation is generous but only on the top of the head and the vent holes gape open with no mesh. This helmet isn’t going to win any awards for comfort and fit. Overall, though the interior is quite bland and closed cell foam is poorly padded for an ideal fit. It does feature an adjustable inner suspension to dial in the fitment. However, the great price and excellent reviews make it a hot contender. I have to admit, this is a brand I’m not familiar with. #5 Traverse Retrospec H2 2-in-1 Convertible Helmet Food for thought on the POC Receptor helmet.īest For: Snowboarders who are audiophiles. However, you can’t upgrade the helmet itself after you buy it. You can always add helmet audio to a top of the line helmet after you purchase it. I wouldn’t want to give up these features to gain helmet audio, but that’s just me. You’ll also be unable to adjust the vents – they’re always open. The ventilation is generous but not particularly well designed. Unfortunately, that also means that you lose out on some advanced helmet features to make up for the price. These audio systems often cost $100+ aftermarket and you get them built in! It features built in speakers and microphone with a cord for your smartphone. This helmet is only available in white or black. The same can be said of the Receptor helmet. Their gear has a signature minimalistic look and feel that stands out on the mountain. POC makes a great line of gear that is always sleek, elegant, and svelte. The only drawback is that the Anon Prime is only offered in a couple of colors, compared to the rainbow of colors available with Smith and Giro.īest For: Snowboarders who want the MIPS system and a sleek look for a bargain price. Overall you’re going to get all the top end features of modern helmets and the price tag stays about the same.
The magnets won’t unlock and leave you helmetless as you tomahawk down the couloir. These buckle systems are simple to operate even with gloves on and they’re designed to retain the helmet during crashes. Just like the Giro range, Anon put in an easy to use magnetic buckle. That means you can take your pick of sweet helmet speakers to rock your favorite jams. I like that they made the helmet universally compatible with aftermarket audio systems. Better make sure your next helmet is equipped with it! It never hurts to have extra protection and the new MIPS systems receive outstanding safety ratings. This helmet is rocking the MIPS system just like Giro’s Range helmet.
I know several people who love their Anon gear and swear by it, as do the 5-star reviewers online. #3 Burton Anon Prime MIPS Snow Helmet MensĪnon isn’t quite as popular in the US as Smith and Giro but their helmets are all over the hills nonetheless.
0 kommentar(er)
