Good looking hard hat with exceptional fit and audio qualities

By Yung Lee Ranked #356 - Helmets February 10, 2009

I love this hard hat for the following reasons: good looks, better than expected audio quality, and more sizing options. This helmet is available in various colors and in special editions. I myself have the TJ Schneider version with a funny drawing of a skeleton man :P Being a pseudo audiophile, I'm usually pretty picky with my audio equipment...so I didn't expect much from the 8 tracks system, but I've found it to be more than adequate for the day on the slopes. Sure, you won't find the vibrance and clarity of a 300 dollar Sanheiser headphone, but the 8 tracks system outputs consistent sound throughout the entire range of the volume without noticeable static. And I love the fact that it's available in five sizes as opposed to Smith helmets that offer only 3 (maybe 4 at most) sizes with their pinch/pull system that is a pain in the butt if you ask me...why should I get a bigger helmet than I need just because I can tighten the straps to my head? One drawback is the fact that this is a hard hat (not a helmet)...the difference being that this hard hate "does not meet ASTM or EN standards for protective head gear for use in non-motorized land action sports." I frankly did not know this when I purchased it because every site calls it a helmet nor do they disclose this warning. So minus one star for that. Anyhow, it looks strong enough to be adequate for resort/front side mountain activities.

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