Are the $50 Bolle Adult helmets at Costco decent for the $?
Other options to consider?
Other options to consider?
That looks like the one I have. I also had the previous model, but replaced it after getting a hard smack. Advantages of the new one are the side is in two pieces so you will need to replace it after a hard smack breaks it apart and it has a knob to turn at the back that adjusts tightness of fit.The website doesn't give a model name/number... it says "exclusive" which I assume means exclusive to Costco. But it looks like this :
And Bolle's description :
Designed for maximum protection and uncompromised comfort, this exclusive Bollé Adult Helmet has an impressive collection of standard equipment. The interior features a plush, luxurious padded liner that is detachable for easy cleaning. Vented earpads can be removed to suit the weather or your personal preference. Exclusive Click-To-Fit™ system provides a precise fit with the simple turn of a dial.
The killer feature on a helmet, IMO, is a slider for the vents. I leave the vents open when I walk to/from the hill, and after that it's weather dependent.
You won't care about this if you're a) always overheated anyway or b) always frozen solid, but I'm one of those "freezing until I start moving, then immediately overheated" people.
And like a lot of things, as mentioned above, the vent thing will matter a lot more to you if you're skiing frequently.