Mar
08
2010
Giro Sestriere Snow Helmet
Posted by Blogmaster in Ski Helmets, tags: Giro, Helmet, Sestriere, Snow
- EPS Liners
- Audio: none
- Super Cool Vents
Product Description
The Giro Sestriere Snowboard / Ski Helmet features sleek style and comfort inspired by Giro’s top race models, in a durable design that delivers a lot of value. With a wide-angle cut for improved peripheral vision and a snug fit for goggles. It’s crafted with a high-impact ABS shell bonded to an EPS liner. A great helmet for junior, beginners or anyone who just wants a no-frills, alpine-inspired helmet.
- Weight: 19.5 Ounces / 550 Grams
- Certification: ASTM F2040, CE EN1077
- Construction: Injection molded ABS shell and lightweight EPS liner offer proven, steady performance.
- Earpads: Full-coverage hardshell lined with brushed fleece padding and mesh pockets
- Google Notch
- EPS Liner
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Was a little concerned about buying a helmet online but I measured my head and ordered this helmet to use for skiing. It’s great! Fit like a glove. Not too tight around the chin and comfortable. It has a great grove around the middle of the helmet for goggle straps with a strap that buttons on the back so your goggles stay on your helmet and don’t slide around much when you’re out on the trail or slopes. They will also keep you from losing your goggle when you take a break. It feels pretty light when it’s on your head. Definitely one of my favorite Amazon.com purchases!
Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted my son to wear a helmet, so I had to set a good example for him and get one too. I’ve never had one before, but having bought a few helmets for my son and his cousins I had a chance to see a few up close.
The first difference I noticed is that unlike almost all other helmets I have see it does not have any vent holes. I thought this might be a problem, but after wearing it 4 days I did not think it was uncomfortable. I did not feel as if I really needed the vents under the conditions I used it under, 30 deg and light winds.
This brings up another issue. While I did not overheat with the helmet, my head did sweat and I am sure that after a while the helmet will start to smell. From my initial check, there is no way to pull out the liner to wash it. That is a pretty big omission.
The other thing I noticed right away, when compared to other helmets, is that this is a heavy helmet. It felt 50% heavier than other helmets. This was only noticeable when picking it up. Once I was wearing it, I did not notice the extra weight.
One issue I did have is with google fit. I have some bolle x9 OTG googles. These are a bit on the large side and don’t match up so well with this helmet. The helmet keeps pushing the googles down. A bit annoying, but not too bad. Next helmet I buy will be tested with googles before I keep it.
At the price I paid, $40, I am happy with the helmet. Had it been more expensive I would have passed on it because of the lack of vents and the liner that cannot be taken out to wash.
Rating: 3 / 5
Bought this helmet for my daughter who is a ski racer. Fits her perfectly and she isn’t complaining about it itching or rubbing which is a great thing. You can attach a chin guard as well which is also great for a racer. A great deal over the helmets available in town as well as online. Lots of color choices and sizes as well, which is important to a little female racer who lives in our home.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had been renting helmets and hated them all. I hate worn helmets for all kinds of sports, but never for snowboarding. I looked around and found this one and read the review and the price seemed right. I am really happy with it. It fits great, really light, doesn’t get in the way, and way cheaper then a lot of others and it is just as good.
Rating: 5 / 5
It was purchased as a gift and I have been thanked several times for saving his head. Great product Recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5