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  5 of 5, "Bern Baker Helmets 2008/2009" 04/12/2008 @ 19:00 |
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| Price Paid |
| £59.99 Free UK Shipping |
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| Bought From |
| www.snowdanger.co.uk |
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| Times Used |
| 6-15 Times |
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| Review Detail |
The Bern Baker was introduced to the world for the first time at the last winter Olympics by gold medalist and Bern friend Seth Wescott, since then the Baker has captured the attention of all serious action sports athletes. The Baker is the world's first functional visor lid.
In developing the Baker, Bern spoke with the most progressive athletes in skate, snow and wake. Riders wanted a visor lid that was stylish and functional, meaning the visor is meant to be worn forward, keeping sun and precipitation our of your eyes. Bern are proud to introduce the Baker. From Chad Sharpe, to Scott Byerly the top names in wake, skate and snow are riding Bern. The time has come for change, Bern has arrived. Be aware of imitators - if it ain't a Baker, it's a faker!
Features Include:
All Season - people buy Bern because they can wear their lids all year round. One lid for all action sports
Removable knitted winter liner, with integrated ear pads.
Integrated summer liner included
Sink Fit - People like the low profile and surround fit and feel of these helmets. The shape is more comfortable and way cooler!
Integrated visor - just looks better than a plain round dome on your head!
Goggles compatible
Twin clip - Removable goggle clip with two height settings
Eyewear channel - unique channels inside the helmet allow for comfort and fit with most glasses
Eps construction
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| Strengths |
The Eps Construction means it is certificated - DO NOT BUY unCerted helmets - Might as well wear a beanie! Weight & Style are big +++. The removanle knit means that both sunny & white outs are catered for. I wear the sink fit option as it sits further down the back of the neck, but the peak then rests on the top of the goggles - but each to there own i suppose. Had some hairy wipe outs & knocks - Still here !!!!! Just. This is a great piece of kit that everyone needs & in my opinion should be made law on the mountain.
I've had lots of helmets - But Bern is one of the only manufacturers that consider most main stream goggle forms & strapping. |
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| Weaknesses |
The Watts hard hat version has vents - The baker misses out as it's a complete mould.
Avaiability - Usually the best colours are sold out by Jan.
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Demon have a similar certed helmet with a peak - VERY Lightweight & Cheaper.
They come as a Gloss & Matte finish - Go for the Gloss - Looks Sexy.
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| 5 of 5, "Not the toaster I thought it would be" 09/03/2008 @ 10:39 |
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| 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Price Paid |
| £40 |
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| Bought From |
| Subvert Manchester |
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| Times Used |
| 6-15 Times |
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| Review Detail |
Saw them last year n liked the look, liked the peak and my old lid had taken some hits so I splashed the cash.
There is no venting so I was fearful that I had gone for style over functionality, but even on roasting spring days, this has held up well - not sweaty head at all. You also have the ption to pull out knitted liner and insert a summer liner. |
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| Strengths |
| secure warm and stylish as well as being a bit different from the norm |
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| Weaknesses |
| some might find it a bit hot but I didn't |
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| Similar Helmets Used |
| red skycap |
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| Reviews: 2 |
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| 5 of 5, "Great helmet that stands out from the crowd" 15/01/2007 @ 16:24 |
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| 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: |
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| Revision #1 (Last edited: 15/01/2007 @ 16:28) |
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| Price Paid |
| £55 including liner |
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| Bought From |
| Subvert in Manchester |
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| Times Used |
| 2-5 Times |
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| Review Detail |
I decided to buy a helmet after falling bashing my head quite hard on some ice. Looked at lots of helmets including Red, Protec and Giro but decided on the Bern as it looks cool! Mine is matt white which is probably not the most practical colour for me, but it to be honest I've used it quite a bit now and it's still in good condition.
I would recommend you spend the extra fiver and buy the knitted liner which fits in with poppers and velcro - keeps your ears and forhead toasty in the same way as a beanie. The one thing that I thought might be a negative was that there were no vents - however, when you take the liner out, the air circulates around your head anyway so I didn't get too clammy.
As said previously, this helmet feels a bit snugger than others of the same size e.g. RED but it wasn't uncomfortable.
Can't compare this to any other helmets - but it did have many admirers in my chalet. Thankfully I didn't require it's services when I've worn it - trust it will keep my head in one piece if called upon!! |
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| Strengths |
-Protects your head
-Peak stops snow getting in the vents at the top of your goggles
-Liner keeps you warm
-Not too hot when you take the liner out
-Looks pretty cool
-Comes in a selection of colours
-Choice of 1 or 2 goggle clips - mine stayed secure with one
-Not many other people have it |
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| Weaknesses |
-Some posh girl said it looked like a horse riding helmet
-Choose a colour other than white if you have grubby fingers
-Never ridden with a helmet with vents, but people prone to a sweaty head may need them! |
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| None |
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 4 of 5, "Stylish and original design" 28/03/2006 @ 10:31 |
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| Price Paid |
| $70 |
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| https://fotm.fireonthemountain-burningboards.com/index.php |
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| Times Used |
| Just Once |
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| Review Detail |
Not ridden in this yet as I just got it a couple of weeks back, so I'll post a full review once I get back in a few weeks time.
Things I can say right now though:
Fit - feels good, but a little tighter than my, notionally same-sized, Bad Lieutenant and sits differently too. I think I was trying to jam it too far down on my head though, cause when you get some goggles on as well the fit feels fine.
Construction - The foam is pretty unusual, but it's supposed to be super effective at cooling you and should dry well too as the lid is dsigned to be used in canoeing, wakeboarding and biking as well as boarding. It feels comfy and look slike it'll provide good protection in a fall - hopefully I won't be able to comment on that! It's not the bike helmet kind that most lids seem to be though, but something that's formed from lots of beads of foam.
Features - Comes with two, interchangeable, goggle retention devices, so you can have the gap at the top or bottom or use both to make sure those goggs NEVER come off. Doesn't have ear pieces as standard, but it does come with a thin synthetic mesh beanie which can cover your ears on cold days and goes under the lid. From trying it on this seems to work, but I'll let you know if, or when, I've used it. Looking at the website, you can get other beanies and ear pads for it if you need them.
Styling - not many lids suit me (awwwwww). Don't know what it is, but most just look awful. This is nicely low profile and seems to work for me. Plus the peak gives it that whole baseball helmet style which looks awesome.
Like I say, I'll make amendments and expand on my thoughts once I've ridden it over the next few weeks. |
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| Similar Helmets Used |
| Giro Bad Lieutenant |
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