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Reddit mentions of Rubie's Men's Star Wars Darth Vader, Deluxe Adult Full face mask, Black, One Size
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Rubie's Men's Star Wars Darth Vader, Deluxe Adult Full face mask, Black, One Size. Here are the top ones.
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- Officially licensed Star Wars costume accessory, a trademark of Disney and Lucasfilm, look for trademark on packaging and labels to help assure you've received an authentic safety-tested item
- Adult deluxe Darth Vader 2-piece helmet headpiece with clear eye covers for visibility during wear
- One size; designed to fit most adults and older teens
- Rubie’s offers costumes, accessories, and décor items from Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, The Clone War, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rogue One, SOLO and more
- Family-owned, family-focused, and based in the U.S.A. since 1951, Rubie’s has classic and licensed costumes and accessories in sizes and styles for your entire family
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 11.417322823 Inches |
| Length | 9.448818888 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 12.204724397 Inches |
/u/lvwagner messaged us yesterday hours ago commenting on the rather dated nature of the Silverfish Full face guide linked in our wiki. So, with the aim of replacing it and adding to my already-pretty-extensive Safety Gear Guide, I present the Full Face Helmet guide!
It's not finished, and I'm open to adding more - so feel free to leave any suggestions in the comments below!
Helmets are a seriously important piece of kit for skating, and we’ve already got a pretty good guide for half-shell lids. However, once you start going faster you’ll find that your piss-pot helmet just won’t cut it.
That’s where a FULL FACE helmet comes in.
Yes, they’re expensive. Not prohibitively so, but you’ll be paying at least double the price of a standard half-shell helmet. Sure, you could skimp on a cheap one [please don’t buy that…], but this is your head we’re talking about protecting here. You only get one skull.
In terms of SAFE**^ full-face helmets, you have two primary options.
|Pro [+] |Con [-]
|:-|:-
|Designed for longboarding. | Expensive
|Optimum visibility
|Aerodynamics
|Visor for blocking wind at speeds
|Shape is designed for easy tucking
|Lightweight
|Pro [+] |Con [-]
|:-|:-
|Cheaper| Non-aerodynamic
|Same level of safety rating | No stock visor
|| ^^[Usually] heavier
|| Less visibility
^^ ^yes, ^I ^know ^that ^there ^are ^other ^options ^out ^there ^like ^skydiving/paragliding ^helmets, ^or ^even ^motorbiking. ^But ^I ^don't ^believe ^they're ^safe ^enough ^to ^recommend ^in ^this ^guide.*
For longboarding-specific helmets, you have several common options.
| Helmet | Price
|:-|:-
|Predator DH6 | $325
|Triple 8 Racer | $300
| New Olders Super Race | ~$220
| Vector m-5 | $220
Once you delve into mountain bike helmets, however, there's a lot more choice - not all of which will be good for skating.
By far the most commonly used MTB helmet used for skating is the BELL DROP ($110). Cheap, CPSC certified and relatively light, you couldn't really ask for much more - except perhaps a Roger Bros Bell Drop Visor ($25), or maybe the DIY option.
The other common option is the 661 Comp Shifted ($74), although it's more bulky than the Drop and slightly heavier, too.
In the end, the main decider on which helmet you get is going to be price. If you can afford a longboarding-specific helmet, by all means go for it. If you're planning to race seriously, the benefits of a helmet like that are massive. However, if you just want some added protection and your budget can't quite stretch to the ~$200 mark, then know that you'll be just as safe in a MTB lid like the Bell Drop or 661 Comp.
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Isn't that just the top part of a regular 'ol Darth Vader helmet?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZQ667A
I got that helmet on Amazon for like $30. http://www.amazon.com/Darth-Vader-Deluxe-Adult-Black/dp/B000ZQ667A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459012768&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+helmets