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Giro Bad Lieutenant Helmet

Snowboarding > HelmetsRated: ***** by 104 reviews.

Backcountry.com Outlet

The Giro Bad Lieutenant Helmet is standard-issue gear for riders working on advanced maneuvers around the globe. A high-impact ABS shell is bonded with an impact-absorbing EPS liner for protection against incoming fire and hard landings. The removable earpads are backed with plush fleece padding. Because you're in combat mode, you'll have to do without ventilation. The Lieutenant is TuneUps compatible. The Green Camo and Snow Camo helmets have canvas covering.

Skis.com (2009)

The Giro Bad Lieutenant Helmet is standard-issue gear for riders working on advanced maneuvers around the globe. A high-impact ABS shell is bonded with an impact-absorbing EPS liner for protection against incoming fire and hard landings. The removable earpads are backed with plush fleece padding. Because you're in combat mode, you'll have to do without ventilation. The Lieutenant is TuneUps compatible.

This description was also provided by: Dogfunk

Sierra Trading Post

The Bad Lieutenant ski and snowboard helmet is made with a high-impact ABS shell bonded to a shock-absorbing EPS liner for bombproof protection.

Features:

  • Fully-adjustable chin strap
  • Padded
  • Removable ear pads with microfleece lining
  • Sorry, we are not able to ship this product outside the U.S.
  • TuneUps audio compatible
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  • Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (634g)

Skis.com (2007)

Get ready to ride with the few, the styling, the safe. Classic military combined with modern technology ensures victory on the slopes. The Bad Lieutenant freatures High-impact ABS shell with EPS liner that keeps your warm and protected throughout the day.


TetonVillageSports.com

The Giro Bad Lieutenant helmet. You already know if this is the helmet for you just by looking at it. Don't run it if you can't commit.

Adjustability:Removable earpads, adjustable chin, ear straps
Audio Helmet:No
Country Of Origin:China
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Material:[Shell] High-impact ABS shell; [liner] EPS liner
Recommended Use:Skiing, riding, park, pipe
Ventilation:None
Visor/Brim Helmet:No
Warranty:1 Year

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
Sand Digi Camo
Sand Digi Camo
Bald
Bald
Black Leather
Black Leather
Digi Camo
Digi Camo
Matte Black
Matte Black
White Leather
White Leather
Extra Small29.95 29.9529.98 29.95
Small  29.9529.9850.0029.95
Medium   29.98 29.95
Large     29.95
52 53.5cm     29.95
53.5 55.5cm 29.9529.95   
N/A32.47 32.47 32.47 

Legend

  •     - Skis.com (2007)
  •     - Dogfunk
  •     - Sierra Trading Post
  •     - TetonVillageSports.com
  •     - Skis.com (2009)
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet

Giro Bad Lieutenant Helmet Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****60
****36
***6
**1
*1
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Positive Reviews:

Bad Lieutenant Helmets.

Rating:*****

The helmets are awesome! Lots of jealous friends that want to get the same ones now.
The customer support from this site is second to none. Can't believe how helpful and reasonable they were when a piece broke on one of the helmets. Set up the whole return process for me, prepaid the shipping for the return and sent me an identical helmet back! Only took 2 weeks. The helmet was actually on sale the week I made the return so they even credited me the difference from when I had bought it!

I will certainly be doing business here again in the future. Only wish they had a franchise in Canada so that we could get some cheaper shipping, but even then, it's pretty reasonable as it is!

leobacko at Dogfunk on 03/16/2009

Good Protection

Rating:****
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.
Noggin lover at Sierra Trading Post on 10/26/2009

Still happy after 2 years

Rating:*****
This was my first helmet and I have no regrets into my 3rd season of use. I don't have anything to compare to, but I'm more concerned about getting too hot in warmer weather than too cold in low temps, so I think white is a good choice. I have the one with the leather exterior - unique! I paid more than this for mine and still felt it was a good deal at the time compared to others I tried, so this is a really good deal. Be careful, though, every mfr's sizes and shapes are different. Go ahead and buy this helmet but make sure it fits right before you wear it on the mountain.
Best snow on earth at Sierra Trading Post on 03/01/2008

iz good

Rating:*****

i like a lot about it, but... pros- comfy, doesnt make your head seem enourmous like some helmets, not to pricey, cons- strap pinchs unless you loosen it, loosening it is confusing for an idiot like me, the goggles strap doesnt fit around the plastic adjuster thingy on the goggles strap, so it has to be pushed off to the side(a minor inconvenience), and the straps of my goggles dont sit well on the sides (which doesnt matter but it bugs me for some reason) overall though the pros are more important then the cons, if not as lengthy... a def buy.

kyle at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/03/2009

Look good and protect your skull!

Rating:****
Great helmet! Comfortable and looks really sharp, for guys and girls. The microfleece lining is a great feature. My favorite thing about this helmet is the soft, thick ear pads that really keep your ears warm on the coldest nights on the slopes. The only thing that keeps me from calling this product "perfect" is the fact that the chin strap does not tighten enough and it hangs loose. I'm an adult and ordered a small so I don't see any reason why the strap is as loose as it is. Nevertheless, it's still a good helmet and I recommend it.
Lolo at Sierra Trading Post on 12/22/2008

Bling!

Rating:****

This is my second helmet, and I totally love it. I never wore my first helmet because I felt pretty lame in it but this one is another story. It's nice and light so I can't even tell it's there and the matte black finish makes for a nice mini graffiti board for my dome. I blinged it out and now I have the most flash-tastic helmet on the mountain! I would recommend trying it on in a shop first though just like any other helmet cuz it fits way different than any other helmet I've tried on. :)

Lauren B. at Backcountry.com Outlet on 11/25/2007

WOW!!!

Rating:*****

This is the best helmet i have ever worn, it has padding to ensure comfortable fit, removable padding just in case you want to wear a beanie or just make room for you head. Sizes matched exactly. The helmet is so light you barely even feel it and then when i took a hard crash i got whip lash and my head hit but with this helmet i barely felt it. overall the best helmet i have ever had and will ever have. I fully recommend to every one considering this helmet.

some_boarder at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/16/2008

2 thumbs up

Rating:*****

At first I thought that the helmet was gonna fit weird because it looked shallow, but when I put it on the earflaps kinda suck it down to your head. I have taken a really hard slam this past week and it was awesome! It stays glued to your head before and after impact, I wear my chinstrap loose so this was a surprise. And with goggles it is perfect with a slight overhang it covers up any unsightly gaps between the helmet and googles.2 thumbs way up!!!

b-rice at Backcountry.com Outlet on 01/13/2006

Bad Ass helmet!

Rating:*****

I got this in the black leather. My boyfriend has it in white leather and I really liked his, but didn't want to be one of those couples that wears matching stuff. The leather isn't the durable biker leather, but a very supple leather almost like calfskin. (The white leather is a tougher leather.) Don't know how it will hold up for icey wrecks - it may scratch easily, but it looks so good, is so comfortable, and affordable enough to replace when needed. Love it!

mlt100277112 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/03/2009

Great helmet!

Rating:****
This helmet has a great look. The leather has a nice rich feel to it. I own a Giro Nine helmet as well. For the Giro Nine, I actually wear a size M and I had originally bought an M for my Bad Lieutenant and it was too big so i returned it for a small and it felt just fine. I found online a set of Skullcandy wired tune ups for $15 and now I have audio. I am very happy with my purchase.
JB at Sierra Trading Post on 03/03/2009

Negative Reviews:

Four star riders, not your helmet

Rating:**

You get what you pay for...The giro helmet looks great in a box, or on a shelf, but on your head you'll look like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs. The fit is about right, but there is hardly any adjustable padding, in fact there's hardly any padding at all inside. Mine nearly fit, if there was more padding it would have been ok, but the hard foam inside gives a solid headache after a few minutes. The price is great, but if your melon doesn't match up with this helmet just right you're screwed. Overall, fit isn't great and the whole thing seems cheap when you look at it in person.

bra2907058 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/21/2009

Terrible, ugly, lame

Rating:*

This is by far on of the ugliest helmets ever! It is huge and bulky and heavy.

Tim the king at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/12/2006

Neutral Reviews:

Looks great

Rating:***

This helmet looks great but pinched a bit at first. After riding w/it for a little bit, though, I seemed to have gotten used to it where I don't notice it too much. The only major gripe I have is that the goggle strap on the back doesn't snap over my goggles so I had to make an adjustment there. Otherwise the helmet looks great and works well w/my Smith goggles (aside from the strap issue).

a_k2089163 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/30/2008

Decent for the price

Rating:***

Great looking helmet, but it is a tad bigger and heavier than most. It also doesn't have vents so it can get hot in there. All in all, it's a decent helmet and I really didn't notice the drawbacks while I was boarding.

epjr012060292 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 03/08/2008

Good Bucket

Rating:***

The helmet is pretty good. Performs well and looks good. Just be careful. In colder temps the ear pieces seem to be very fragile as they are attached with a thinner plastic.

GeoPat at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/14/2008

Decent helmet

Rating:***

I feel that this helmet fits a little weird, it's a little big and doesn't fit well with some goggles.

Steve Holloman at Backcountry.com Outlet on 08/10/2007

Good Helmet

Rating:***

This is a good helmet but a tad too heavy.

snwbdrhoon at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/13/2005

good looks not terribly comfortable

Rating:***
little too heavy
bob at Sierra Trading Post on 03/11/2009