K2 helmets?

I know there's been a lot of threads about helmets - but didn't see anyone who mentioned the K2 helmets.

http://k2skis.com/helmets/indy-helmet

Off the bat - they are for snowboarding. I know. Thanks. Really.

But after biffing it in LA last November and busting my collarbone my wife's insisting on me getting a helmet, and obviously I've been resistant because they're generally uncool and uncomfortable and expensive.

But she says I can't ride until I get one, and the collarbone's just healed properly, and now I want to ride. I'm used to having some music on really low when i ride, so these K2 helmets with built-in speakers (apparently done WELL) have appealed to me. I have a skating background so I think I prefer the skate style helmet to bike style.

Because they're for snow it's probably something you'd only want to use during a British winter like this one, and in the rest of the year it would probably be crazy hot.

Any comments?

as you said, it will probably be crazy hot. no vents. what is wrong with ear phones? that, and it not being designed for cycle use, i would recommend you look at protec bmx ones.

They'd be too hot even in the winter. You come from a skating background so would you use a skate helmet for rock climbing, motorbike riding, working on a building site? If you're getting a helmet get the right tool for the job.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=877 is the link. look ok and dont get too hot iirc from when i used em bmxering

now use this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16578 looks ok and nice and light and breezy

...But after biffing it in LA last November and busting my collarbone my wife's insisting on me getting a helmet...

She does know where the collarbone is, right?

She does know where the collarbone is, right?
Doesn't matter where it is, everyone knows wearing a helmet will make you safer!

These helmets are for snowboarding.

Cowabunga dude.

Bern Watts BMX is the answer to your problem - BMX/Skate style helmets are better than normal bike ones, since IMO too many compromises are made to lightness and breathability.

http://www.bargainboards.co.uk/P/Bern_WATTS_Helmet_Crash_hat_BMX_or_MTB_UK_large_EPS_black-%2813223%29.aspx

biffing it in LA. what's that? like, struting about a council estate?

i know its a helmet thread but on subject of carnac i love these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SALE-Awesome-CARNAC-Cycling-Shoes-FREE-P-P_W0QQitemZ190366970824QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Athletic_Shoes_ET?hash=item2c52c173c8#ht_500wt_924

If your all lycred up then obviously a BMX lid is going to look stupid - i kind of agree with what you said, but if i was going to wear a helmet round town, it would be a bmx/skate style lid, that can take multiple impacts, and IMO is much better suited to the impact that you are likely to sustain around town - the downside is they are heavier and hotter

you make a good point vinylvillain, ive never thought of that before