Posted: 11/23/2011 8:20:05 AM EDT
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Question about the basejump. I know it's rated for "skating-sports" and "water-sports", but has anyone used it for other types of activities? I'm wondering if it's adequate for use climbing, SAR, skiing, etc... anything that might require more than just a "bump helmet".
I used to be a ski instructor, and am looking to get back into it. If I do I'd need a new helmet as mine is shot. I'd rather not spend $120+ on a skiing specific helmet, but get something more adaptable to other roles in the off season appeals to me. I've also been night skiing and being able to slap a light on it for certain applications (injured skier, reading trail maps, etc...) is also something I wish I had when teaching back in HS and college. I'm not worried about warmth as I can easily scale layers underneath for temperature. I'd also like to get NODS at some point when I'm back to a full time job and while I have a couple ballistic helmets, there's the whole not needed at times/weight issue. I really just don't want to put down the cash for a $240 helmet only to find out the protection is inadequate (esp the hard way). |
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Question about the basejump. I know it's rated for "skating-sports" and "water-sports", but has anyone used it for other types of activities? I'm wondering if it's adequate for use climbing, SAR, skiing, etc... anything that might require more than just a "bump helmet". I used to be a ski instructor, and am looking to get back into it. If I do I'd need a new helmet as mine is shot. I'd rather not spend $120+ on a skiing specific helmet, but get something more adaptable to other roles in the off season appeals to me. I've also been night skiing and being able to slap a light on it for certain applications (injured skier, reading trail maps, etc...) is also something I wish I had when teaching back in HS and college. I'm not worried about warmth as I can easily scale layers underneath for temperature. I'd also like to get NODS at some point when I'm back to a full time job and while I have a couple ballistic helmets, there's the whole not needed at times/weight issue. I really just don't want to put down the cash for a $240 helmet only to find out the protection is inadequate (esp the hard way). Used it for skiing (still do and will be using it next week if the snow report holds with my new VOLKL's!!)  Used it climbing MANY times and have many SAR type folk using it on a regular basis. No issues at all. 
Happy Thanksgiving! Vic |
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Vic, how are you retaining your goggles w/ the basejump? My old protec has a strap with a snap on the back. I've thought about using the goggle swivel clips, but I don't want to cut up a pair of perfectly good (and expensive) Oakley A-Frames.
My leading idea is using a set of GI goggle retention straps I have laying around. Not as clean but I think they'll work. |
Mt Hood got a big dump the last few days so I'm goin' on the hill next weekend!! I have never worn protective headgear skiing but at my age it would be a good idea! <insert a Gibbs headslap here>. 'Sides that, I'd look way mor'betta in my BaseJump!  Great secondary use for the gear!! |