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02-13-2008, 05:08 PM #1Funky But Chic
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Fullface: Why not like a football helmet?
I could never wear a fullface, I generate too much heat and sweat already and half the time I can't see even with the Smith Turbos, but I don't relish the thought of mashing my face into a tree, either.
Why couldn't you have a facemask like on a football helmet or a hockey goalie's helmet, that allowed full airflow and also gave some protection from impact?
Is there some reason or would it just look too geeky?
Just wondering.
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02-13-2008, 05:13 PM #2Registered User
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The idea of a tree branch stuck in a football style facemask while skiing down a hill at 30 mph sure seems like a definite negitive to me.
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02-13-2008, 05:21 PM #3Funky But Chic
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Yeah that could be a downer, I agree.
Better than mashing your face into a tree at mach looney, though, no?
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02-13-2008, 05:27 PM #4
You mean like a slalom guard?
Living vicariously through myself.
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02-13-2008, 05:31 PM #5
Bringing USU football helmet I somehow have to test question.
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02-13-2008, 05:34 PM #6Funky But Chic
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02-13-2008, 05:34 PM #7Mackerel
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Why stop at the face mask?
Total safety right here:
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02-13-2008, 05:38 PM #8
Why not just wear a football helmet while skiing? Sounds like an idea for LBD ..._______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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02-13-2008, 06:06 PM #9Funky But Chic
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02-13-2008, 06:10 PM #11Mackerel
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02-13-2008, 06:34 PM #12
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02-13-2008, 06:40 PM #13
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02-13-2008, 06:46 PM #14
I saw a guy skiing with a motorcycle helmet last weekend. At first it seemed ridiculous; but he had full face protection, better impact resistance, plus no need for goggles with the visor down. You'd have to deal with the extra weight, and mocking though.
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02-13-2008, 06:48 PM #15
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02-13-2008, 06:55 PM #16glocal
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How about a hockey helmet with an Itech Full Face Visor http://itech.com/default.aspx?itechA...&intro=player? Might have issues with fogging, but it will keep that mug pretty as always
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02-13-2008, 07:05 PM #17who guards the guardians?
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I'm just a simple girl trying to make my way in the universe...
I come up hard, baby but now I'm cool I didn't make it, sugar playin' by the rules
If you know your history, then you would know where you coming from, then you wouldn't have to ask me, who the heck do I think I am.
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02-13-2008, 07:46 PM #18
^^^ Fuckin great. Answers the question with wicked ahwesum humar.
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02-13-2008, 07:58 PM #19
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02-13-2008, 08:06 PM #20
This thread rocks.
And bklyn, have you just had that photo on your desktop, waiting for this perfect thread to throw it down? $$$$$$$
"Let's get some pow-dah"Do you by chance happen to own a large, yellowish, very flat cat?
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02-13-2008, 08:09 PM #21
Fullface helmets of design different than the classic motocross design don't accommodate goggles well. That's why we need the catcher's mask mesh with a nice goggle port.
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02-13-2008, 08:11 PM #22
Id say a players hockey helmet with a cage (like they have to wear in college or minor hockey) would be the least ghey looking.
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02-13-2008, 08:16 PM #23
Fucking telemarkers. Classic.
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02-13-2008, 08:23 PM #24Registered User
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If you were the guys making, marketing and selling helmets... What makes more sense to you in the following?:
A helmet
vs.
Football helmet
Hockey helmet
Bicycle helmet
Childs helmet
Adult helmet
Ages 6-14 helmet
Ski helmet
Climbing helmet
Motorcycle helmet
Racing helmet
Baseball helmet
Basketball helmet
Gardening helmet
Visor helmet
Full-face helmet
Purple helmet
Old helmet
New helmet
I can't find my other helmet
Shit! I think I lost my helmet helmet
Look what I got for christmas... a helmet
Etc.
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02-13-2008, 08:24 PM #25who guards the guardians?
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