hooknbounce Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I am getting ready to take my 5 1/2yo son up to Keystone for his first time out on a snowboard. Does any one have a reccomendation for a kid's helmet? When I started skiing (younger than he is) 32 years ago, helmets were unheard of and as I grew up they were definately not cool. "Helmets are for fags", I believe the saying went amongst us "Cool Kids" (with or without head injury). I am trying to break the cycle with him, eventhough I still do not ride with one myself (I know, I know, but I am well insured). :o Any recommendations on an adult sized helmet would be greatly appreciated too, as I should be showing him the right way. Sorry if this is not the right forum to be posting this in, I'm new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refried Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I took my friends 5 yo helmet shopping a few weeks ago and ended up with a Giro Ricochet, fits good, easily adjustable, and seems to be holding up well. I have a Bern G that I've worn maybe twice, fits well, and it's well made, but the vents open and close too easily (sometimes by themselves). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 For a kids helmet that will fit and look stylish it's hard to go wrong with a Protec. I know it's not the best out there but the thing about them is that they fit and they look like every other skateboarder/park rat so the whole peer pressure thing won't be at play....In truth I prefer the fit of my Skate helmet to my snowboard helmet so much that this is the last season for my Boeri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 My daughter has just turned five years old in February. She wears a Giro Sonic helmet sized extra small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I also like the Giro Ricochet on my 4yo daughter. What I like most: -light weight (they don't have much neck muscle at that age) esp when falling it is going to protect their head and not wreck their neck -adjustable strap at the rear so they can grow into it (also makes it easier to put it on loose then tighten the helmet once on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoetrencher Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 My son (3.5 yr old) watches his Speed Racer dvd with his Ricochet and goggles on it is so comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Ditto the ricochet. Fits my 2 1/2 y/o (hes more like a 4 y/o) and easy to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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