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By Powder Skier from Colorado Mountains on 10/30/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Protective, Well Ventilated Cons: Not LG phone-compatible Best Uses: Skiing, Snowboarding Describe Yourself: Advanced Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I got this Omen to replace my Giro Nine.9 helmet, which received a lot of knocks from low branches after 3 seasons of skiing in the trees. The Omen looks like military-grade equipment, and should provide superior protection. The Omen fits even better than my old helmet, and the adjustment knob in the back really makes a custom fit quick and accurate. The trick sliding vent controls are a plus. With a more durable shell than my old helmet, this one is definitely heavier, but it still feels pretty light...we'll see once ski season has started. The audio system headphone jack is not as accessible as on my old helmet, but then it might be less accessible for snow to get in, too. Comes with many adapters for lots of different cell phones, but the system doesn't work with my LG phone :-(.
By JHawk from Great Falls, Montana on 10/28/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easily Adjustable, Protective, Stylish Best Uses: Downhill, Skiing, Snowboarding Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: My kids have to wear helmets when on the ski hill.Usually there's a fuss since they consider this uncool. When the helmet arrived, there was a fuss over who got to wear it. Another one is on order so everyone will be safe. The kids thought the design and color were cool enough for them. Thanks for supporting head injury prevention!
By Walkabout from Grand Rapids, MI on 10/26/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Great Peripheral Vision, Protective, Well Ventilated Best Uses: Downhill, Skiing Describe Yourself: Advanced Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought this for my son. He really likes it. Fits well and comes with different thickness padding for a more custom fit. I prefer the type of adjustments that just click in place at the back of the helmet, but for the price its fine, and it was very easy to replace the pads. Doesn't have any vent plugs for those really cold days but there's enough room were he could wear a balaclava if needed.
By Noggin lover from Colorado on 10/26/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Protective Best Uses: Downhill, Skiing, Snowboarding Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I am an intermediate skiier and never believed that I needed a helmet until last season when I fell and hit my head very hard. I decided that was the last time I was skiing without a helmet and wore a bike helmet for the rest of last season. Wanting to be a bit more stylish, I bought this helmet this year and it seems to be just what I need. I would perfer a dark color but that is not a defect of the product. It fits well and appears very durable. I don't wear goggles but someone who does might want to know that it does not look like goggles would fit over the helmet, although there is a strap in the back to hold them.
By bixdog from Woodland Hills, CA on 10/25/2009 Pros: Good looking, Good ventilation, Lightweight Best Uses: Everyday riding, Warm Weather Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels full size too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: While the helmet seemed well made and up to the usual standards for a Giro product, I found the fit to be completely odd. I usually wear a size small (Giro's 'youth' size fits almost perfectly, just a tiny bit too snug) so I wasn't expecting the goofy 'bowl-cut' fit of this helmet. It fit well in circumference but was much too short in the crown; there was easily an inch of space between the tops of my ears and the bottom of the helmet. The fit might be fine for someone more petite proportionally (I'm 5'6"), but I needed to return it. Fit aside, it's a really nice looking, understated helmet without a lot of graphics and other hoo-ha (I ordered it in black.)
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend... if that friend had an unusually tiny head.
By Nix from Champion, PA on 10/22/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easily Adjustable, Great Peripheral Vision, Lightweight, Protective, Stylish, Well Ventilated Best Uses: Downhill, Half Pipe, Park, Racing, Skiing, Snowboarding Describe Yourself: Advanced Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is my first helmet, but as I am a fast aggressive skier, I felt it was time - adjustable vents, excellent quality and fit options make this a real bargain - using the sizing guide the fit was perfect. And the lavender turned out to be an OK color!
By Ski Bum from Wallingford, CT on 10/21/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Protective, Well Ventilated Cons: Vents that don't close Best Uses: Skiing, Snowboarding Describe Yourself: Competitive Athlete Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Nice helmet. Comes with pads of various thickness to adjust fit. It has several vents that are just covered with mesh & do not close. I'm not sure if this will be an issue in really cold weather.
Another quality Giro helmet By 4play from NE Ohio on 10/21/2009 Pros: Convenient back-of-head adjustment, Good ventilation, Lightweight, Nice fit system/pads Best Uses: Mountain biking Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I ordered the small for my nine year old son. It fits him for now. In a few years, probably not. Remember to check your head size and get the proper size.
DO NOT BUY THIS HELMET! UNSAFE!!! By Betsy from Boston, MA on 10/19/2009 Best Uses: Commuting, Everyday riding Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The helmet I received had a manufacturing date of February 2005. Calls to Giro confirmed that the recommended 3 year replacement date was due to polystyrene foam breakdown in addition to normal wear and tear. Due to chemical changes within the protective foam, cycling helmets should not be worn after the recommended replacement date as the foam can no longer safely absorb the force of impact in a collision. I was able to return the helmet to STP without being charged for return shipping, but even after informing them of this safety issue I believe they have unfortunately decided to continue selling an unsafe product.
By Chilly Girl from Wisconsin on 10/13/2009 Pros: Good ventilation, Lightweight Best Uses: Mountain biking Describe Yourself: Competitive Cyclist Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Love the ventilation!
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