Winter Cycling - Does anyone else use a Ski Helmet?

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Gojohnnygo.
03-06-05, 10:20 AM
Am I the only crazy one out their using one? I find it so much warmer then a bike helmet. It offers more protection and is very goggle friendly. With a strap on the back of the helmet that holds the goggle strap on.

Does anyone else use one or something different?

Gojohnnygo.
03-06-05, 10:27 AM
This is what I use.

http://www.markerusa.com/site.jsp?sk=DKmqaYo3udl1LJi9&resource=pag_ex_helmets_models
qmsdc15
03-06-05, 11:24 AM
Sometimes, when it is snowing because of goggle compatability and to keep the snow out, warmth. I prefer my pnuemo with sunglasses (clear or yellow lens) unless it's moderate to heavy snow.

Gojohnnygo.
03-06-05, 11:46 AM
Thats about the same thing I do. I prefer no glasses or goggles. If it's snowing or brutal cold. The goggles are on.
bostontrevor
03-06-05, 12:41 PM
If I had one, I'd probably use it, but I'm not gonna drop that kind of dough on a seasonal helmet. If I wanted to spend the price for a ski helmet, I'd probably go with a real nice bike lid and use a skate helmet when it's cold. Instead I just open the sizer all the way and slip a normal ski beanie on under there.

At the risk of speaking for someone else: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=942782&postcount=13
Machka
03-06-05, 03:50 PM
Nope! I use an older cycling helmet, usually with a helmet cover. The I wear a headband for extra ear protection, and a balaclava ... and if it is really cold, I'll add a neck gaiter. That works for me.
Gojohnnygo.
03-07-05, 01:39 PM
If I had one, I'd probably use it, but I'm not gonna drop that kind of dough on a seasonal helmet. If I wanted to spend the price for a ski helmet, I'd probably go with a real nice bike lid and use a skate helmet when it's cold. Instead I just open the sizer all the way and slip a normal ski beanie on under there.

At the risk of speaking for someone else: http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=942782&postcount=13


I probably wouldn't use one if I didn't ski. (SEE SIG) So I find it to a be a good investment.

Thanks for the responses. bostontrevor and everyone else.

Johnny
spang621
03-07-05, 04:07 PM
i don't use one myself, but i have seen others around here who do. at least i think they're ski helmets. i did kind of think it was odd, but that's because it's southern california.
HereNT
03-07-05, 10:42 PM
I have a Protec snowboard helmet I bought a few years ago for when it's really chilly - ear flaps are GREAT!

I use a Protec skate helmet with a hat when it's warmer out.
cabana 4 life
03-07-05, 10:55 PM
i use my skate helmet, but it smells bad from skating
ghettocruiser
03-08-05, 01:23 PM
Downhill fullface and goggles. Balclava underneath below -15C.

You asked.