Burton / R.E.D. Audio HiFi Helmet
Burton's new snowboarding helmet with a built in audio system and an ear clip design that lets those bass notes boom right where you'll feel'em might be one of the best ways you can find to spend $150 bucks. A mute button and an emergency-disconnect plug means you could also wear this baby in the real world, like on your bicycle, and still hear what bums were shouting at you.
[Via Cool Hunting]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JC @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
Does it come with a warning label on it too?
"Warning, wearing this helmet in public will not only make you look like tool but will decrease your sex life exponentially!"
mkat @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
Actually, I don't think it would look that bad on a snowboarder. But I don't snowboard nor ride a bike so what do I know :)
JE @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
This helmet is specifically meant for snowboarding(dunno where the author got the idea its also meant for riding a bike).
It will put paid to all those hours spent off piste without tunes (although if you do land on your mp3 player I doubt you would need your hifi helmet anymore!)
Jon Acheson @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
"Burton is a snowboarding gear manufacturer who's built an audio system into his helmet"
"Indeed..."
"I can really feel the bass! AAAAIGH!"(crunch)
"He certainly felt that spruce tree."
"Right you are, Ken."
Craig @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
A few things: first, Giro already makes a helmet with headphones, and its not nearly so expensive. Ive got it, and it sounds great (not that itd really matter on the slopes), and you can still hear people around you -- the only problem I had was the hard drive in my nomad freezing up in the cold. Also, this is what snowboarding helmets look like, so its not stupid-looking. And boarding helmets are not intended for use on a bicycle.
Opspin @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
This is great, I've been bugged by my family for some time to wear a helmet when I bike around, but I always think helmets make you look lame. This actually looks kinda cool, and the headphones doubles as earwarmers. Win-win situation if you ask me.
I'm going to look at one tomorrow, there's a store that supposedly sells these things just down the street.
Mike @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
Hey JC, you're the tool. R.E.D. makes the most stylish snow helmets there are. And Craig, the Giro headphones suck. The burton ones are amaaaaaazing. Jon Acheson... you're a tool too.
andrew @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
this helmet has one of the best speakers i have ever used whlie snowboarding.i have never used it for biking cuz it would be to hot but overall this is a gud way to spend 150$and awsome clip to keep it on your head.and also it protecs very well.
freddy jingle pants @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
yo yo everyone..........AHHHHHHHHHHH ya thats wat i thot too......rlly? o ya baby give it here in the jingly pants yummy yummy LOOK ITS A DUCK BILLED PLAYPUS!!!!!!!! I HATE THEM they punch me!!!!! CRY!!!!!! CRY RIGHT NOW man i rlly need this helmet........jorgansmiger bring it!!!!!! AHHHHHHHH
anonymous @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
THIS HELMET IS SICK.
I've been riding with it this year and its just been sweet. The headphones WILL NOT fail you ever and they keep ur ears warm in crappy weather. Oh yea whoever said the Giro helmet is good is a tool! they suck balls cause they speakers fall apart(mny friend used to hvae one!) get the burton one its the shizzle...way better. oh yea dont wear it on a bike you'll probably get shit kicked lol.
anonymous @ Dec 19th 2005 2:50AM
THIS HELMET IS SICK.
I've been riding with it this year and its just been sweet. The headphones WILL NOT fail you ever and they keep ur ears warm in crappy weather. Oh yea whoever said the Giro helmet is good is a tool! they suck balls cause they speakers fall apart(mny friend used to hvae one!) get the burton one its the shizzle...way better. oh yea dont wear it on a bike you'll probably get kidnapped or beaten lol.