2 outta 3 ain’t bad

2 outta 3 ain’t bad September 04th, 2007 Door Kobb

mini testje van wat snowboardhelmpjes

ik verklap alvast dat mn all-time klassieker (zie masterpost: protect yer neck!) er niet best uitkomt, maar hee waarom denk je dat ik m zelf niet heb, duhh !!

klik op lachende-man-met-helm voor t origineel Street Test: Helmets with Headphones Need a theme song while on the slopes? Who doesn’t?! Street Cents looks into three of the most in-demand helmets with built in headphones. The Products:

Burton Red Hi-Fi Audio This helmet is priced at approximately $180 and includes features such as : * “DJ-like headphones that mimics DJ-style speaker housing.” * One-Touch Mute. * Compatible with any iPod™, MD, CD or Tape Player. * Volume Control on Cord. * Crash-Release Cord. * Removable Goggle Gasket. * Ultra-Lightweight In-Molded Polycarbonate Shell. * Quick Clip™ Ear pads. * Zip Clip™ Ratcheting Chin Buckle.

The Pro-Tec B2 Scotty Arnold This helmet will run approximately $95 and includes the following features: * One piece removable & washable interior ear pads. * Detachable ear flaps w/ attached drop liner. * Certification: CE EN 1077 or ASTM 2040. * Pro-Tec’s Wind Shield prevents gaps between the goggle and the helmet. * Audio Force Compatible The cord plugs into any portable audio player. * In line volume control. * In line mute. * SPX multiple impact liner. * High density injection molded ABS Shell. * 15 screened vents.

Giro Bad Lieutenant This helmet is goes for approximately $115. It includes: * In-mold construction fuses two Hardbody shells to the EPS liner. * TuneUp’s I audio system. * Goggle notch for comfortable, gapless fit. * Removable Ear pads. * Certification: ASTM F2040, CE EN1077. * In line mute.

The Test

Due to opinions expressed to Street Cents by the Canadian Snowboard Federation, the Canadian Ski Patrol System, and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, our testers will only use the headphones when they are on the chairlift and waiting around to ski. The experts we spoke to warned about the safety concerns when using headphones while skiing or snowboarding and warnings from the manufacturers are included in the owner’s manuals accompanying the helmets. So make sure if our test inspires you to get yourself a helmet, that you check out our safety tips at the bottom.

Street Cents hit the slopes with a group of young veteran snowboarders and asked them to compare the audio capabilities of the three leading audio capable helmets. The three snowboarders tested the helmets out at Canada Olympic Park on a very very cold day! Here’s what they had to say.
Testers’ Comments

Burton Red Hi-Fi Audio

* “Putting it on is nice and easy. It has a nice fit on the head and doesn’t wiggle around.”
* “The ears are a little low on the helmet.”
* “I really liked it a lot. It has good headphones, good sound and doesn’t crackle when you have the volume high.
* “I would actually recommend this helmet to anyone that’s starting or is pretty advanced ‘cause it’s actually really a good helmet.”

Giro Bad Lieutenant

* “This one I don’t really like. It looks like a giant salad bowl on my head.”
* “It’s big and wobbly and has a really dumb earphone plug that falls out every few seconds so I don’t get to hear my music. You have to take the helmet off every time ‘cause it’s impossible to find where the ear plug goes without taking it off.”
* “The sound crackles a lot, especially at a high volume.”

The Pro-Tec Mercenary

* “Pro-Tec is different from Burton but just as good.”
* “It’s just as light as the Burton.”
* “The earphones aren’t as thick so your ears get a little cold.”
* “Burton has a little better sound, but I like this one too.”
* “I like the brightness, colour, feel…it’s comfy…I like it a lot actually.”

The Verdict

The boys decided that the Burton helmet has the best overall fit and sound quality. But, if you’re looking for a cheaper, lightweight, good-looking helmet that works well, the Protec came in at a very close second place. However, the Giro “salad bowl” helmet was unanimously declared better fit for the kitchen then the slopes!
The Lowdown

Our testers loved the idea of being able to listen to their music on the slopes, but why were they warned against riding and rocking out at the same time? Here’s why.

The Burton product warning reads - “Headphone use may cause rider not to hear surrounding circumstances that can lead to accident and possible injury or death. Headphones will also restrict your ability to hear what your edges are doing on snow and may distract you from focusing on riding safely, which may lead to loss of control.”

Dan Genge of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors told Street Cents that “ear phones, whether they are worn in a helmet or not, should never be on or playing music while riding. If you can’t hear someone coming up behind you, or yelling for you to get out of the way, you’re a candidate for an accident.”

While all experts understand the thrill of having music playing while on the slopes and its ability to help you feel as though you’re in your own extreme video, they all agree that losing your ability to hear the calls of others on the hill can be very dangerous.

Another issue to be aware of when you’re purchasing a helmet is whether or not your helmet meets international standards. Only put the best on your head, so look out for this coding when purchasing: CEN, Snell RS-98, S-98 ASTM F240 Snell, ASTM.

Helmets that meet these standards have at least undergone formal testing and each of the helmets Street Cents tested meet ASTM and CEN standards. Enjoy your ride!

Protect yer neck!

Protect yer neck! September 04th, 2007 Door Kobb

Van t zomer zat ik met een cocktail in mn hand op t strand te genieten van azuurgroene zee en hagelwitte stranden, en maakten mijn hersens al gauw een link naar poedersneeuw.
sneeuw / snowboarden/vallen auw!!!

nu heb ik al een klein verleden met wintersportblessures en n abonnement op buitenlandse notartzen , waaronder de beruchte “Beul van Juns”.het is allemaal erg gevaarlijk en kost n hoop eigen risico terwijl staat geschreven dat men aldoende leert enzo heb ik nu een ruggeding en een helm.Een verslag van mn backprotecter staat hier al op de site.

nu wat meer over mijn huidige helm en over de helm die ik graag wil hebben
Onder auspicien van Burton is er het gave merk R.E.D. protection

De R.E.D Trace is 1 van de lichtsten zoniet de lichtste snowboard helm op deze planeet, erg comfortabel te dragen en in verschillende kleuren en maten. er zit een goggle vasthouder achterop en je kan er met gemak een koptelefoon bij op houden. als je wilt kan je zelfs de earpads ervan afschuiven, handig voor indoor/voor warme dagen of tijdens het skateboarden, want jawel ook daar is de trace geschikt voor!! een uitermate mooie en goede keuze en….. goed betaalbaar.!!
uit eigen ervaring weet ik dat ie een harde val op je achterhoofd vanaf een box goed weet te verwerken, dus het is kortom ook nog eens een praktische helm.
zelfs worden er extra paddings voor in de helm meegeleverd ,zodat je m precies op je eigen maat kan afstellen, maatje “smuck”zeg maar.

De R.E.D Mutiny wil ik eigenlijk gewoon hebben omdat ik m dr mooi uit vind zien, boze tongen beweren dat ie gejat is uit het honkbal, maar ik zeg altijd: honkbal schmonkbal!! hij is dr in een assorti van kleuren ,(welke ik wil weet ik nog niet precies), afneembare goggle-clip en ook bij deze zijn de ear pads verwijderbaar. Kortom : gaaaahaaaaaf !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in het engels: Burton ups the ante and raises the bar with the Mutiny. Mechanical venting and comfortable chin strap makes this the best fitting helmet out there. Cutting edge styling for any goggle shape!

PS: een all-time klassieker blijft naast de wehrmacht helm uit WO.II , de lookalike ervan, de Giro: Bad lieutenant.
PPS:the bad lieutenant is ook n erg goede film van Abel Ferrara met in n glansrol Harvey Keitel.
PPPS: wil er iemand mn Burton Trace helm kopen ?????