Giro Nine Snow Helmet

by Giro

Product Features

• Lightweight molded construction
• Removable earpads and goggle notch
• Includes removable vent plugs
• Compatible with Tune-ups and Tune-ups II
• One-year warranty

Product Description

Product Description

This lightweight, durable ski/snowboard helmet includes 12 vents to draw heat and moisture from the helmet. Lightweight foam vent plugs snap in for a tight seal against chill. The helmet's in-mold construction a tough polycarbonate outer shell fused to an EPS (expanded polystyrene) liner reinforces both materials, allowing for larger vents and less material and resulting in a light, cool helmet. The liner can be removed for washing. A wide-angle cut creates a gapless fit with goggles and doesn't compromise peripheral vision. A security loop and Giro's Goggle Notch lock goggles to helmet.

The helmet comes in extra-small, small, medium, large, extra-large, and extra-extra large sizes. Depending on size, it weighs approximately 13.5 ounces. An extra-small helmet fits a head with a circumference of 20.5 inches to 21 inches. A small helmet fits a head with a circumference of 21 inches to 22 inches. A medium helmet fits a head with a circumference of 22 inches to 22.5 inches. A large helmet fits a head with a circumference of 22.5 inches to 23.25 inches. An extra-large helmet fits a head with a circumference of 23.25 inches to 23.75 inches. An extra-extra-large helmet fits a head with a circumference of 23.75 inches to 24.5 inches.

About Giro
Working late nights in his garage, designer/bike racer Jim Gentes created the first lightweight adult cycling helmet in 1985. Friends at NASA helped tune the final helmet shape and vent placement, and the result was the Giro Prolight, a helmet that was better looking than traditional designs while offering a superior fit and still met the industry's toughest safety standards. Plus, it was half the weight of traditional helmets. Since then, Giro has advanced its helmets, many of which have set the standards for styling, function, and innovation for progressive, performance-oriented riders on dirt, pavement, and snow. Giro helmets are worn by millions of riders, cyclists, skiers, and snowboarders around the world. Young-bloods and old-timers; hard-cores, heshers, and hipsters; rookies, experts, and a few regular Joes too--in fact, pretty much anyone that appreciates superior fit and function, cutting edge styling, and the very best ideas you get in a helmet.

Product Description

Comfortable enough to wear from first chair to the last run, Giro's Nine9 is a perfect 10 Twelve vents can be plugged with weatherstrips when the temperature plummets Optional Tune-Ups let you swap the Nine9?s ear pads and plug into your favorite music source Features: With the liner and shell bonded together, the helmet is both ultra strong and lightweight Twelve enormous vents let lots of air through and can be customized with the Giro Weatherstrip when conditions get really cold Removable earflaps are in place for chilly days and come off in seconds when things heat up The unique Goggle Notch and profile design make for uninhibited peripheral vision all day Specifications: Weight: 155 ounces Shell: Polycarbonate Vents: 12 Liner material: EPS (expanded polystyrene)Specifications based on size Medium

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JLF6BI
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,189 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #88 in Sports & Outdoors > Action Sports > Skiing > Helmets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best helmet I could find on the market...for SURE!, September 16, 2005

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E. Sedmak "powderhound79" (Big Sky, MT) - See all my reviews
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I love Giro helmets b/c they are light weight and every bit as safe as any other helmet. I particularly like the nine helmet because it has a tendency to fit most people. It has removable pads so that you can vent your head on hot days, and keep it warm (warmer than a hat) on cold days. It isn't too huge and silly looking, about as low key as helmets get.

IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE. But, it also is compatible with Giro Tune ups - which plug into your ipod, mini disc player, cd player and more!

The sizes run big, so try a size smaller on make sure it is snug and fits like a bike helmet.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Giro 9 Helmet, February 13, 2008

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jp (ca) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Giro Nine Snow Helmet (Sports)

I've had this helmet (only a few changes have been made to the Giro 9) for maybe 5 years. I still love it. My boyfriend just bought this exact one last week, and so far he loves his, too. It's really comfortable, even if you spend all day on the mountain. SO MUCH warmer than a hat. I don't know what the other reviewer was talking about, there totally IS really good ventilation. You can take out the ear pads, and you just pop out the foam things plugging the holes and it's ready for a 60 degree spring day. Well made, it's a great buy.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Giro Nine Helmet, March 9, 2007

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K. Birbilis (Saratoga, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giro Nine Snow Helmet (Sports)

I recently purchased a Giro Nine helmet from Amazon.com. They gave me an option to have free shipping as long as I did not mind waiting 7-14 days. I picked that option and actually received my helmet in only 3 days!!!!
The product itself is great. The helmet is comfortable and light. The strap is padded so it does not rub against your chin. The helmet keeps you very warm. There is no ventilation like some other helmets, but that is fine for me (I am always cold, not hot).
I have not had any major wipe outs yet, so I cannot comment on that aspect of the quality. The pink, smog, and white color is cute; but it can easily get scratched. I store my helmet in a small case to protect it while traveling.

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