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Vividlucidity
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how tight do most of wear you helmet (sizing). i was kinda in between sizes and when with the larger on my new helmet and was wondering if i made the right choice (it's snug, but will twist some)
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like mine snug, so when I shake my head "no" it don't move.
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Jaimec
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Always buy them snug. They all loosen up as they break in. Buy them comfortable from the get-go, and when they break in they'll be too loose.
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Imeazy
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have to agree with Glitch. IMO a new helmet should be a little snug as they seem to break in. Hope that makes sense.
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Imeazy
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sorry Jaimac beat me to it.
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Eboos
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My helmet, which I thought was fine for about a year, now feels too loose. Go with the smaller size.
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Old_man
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought a helmet that fit comfortably.
I ended up having to add foam to snug it up after a while
Buy it a little snug.
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Bdabuell
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yup...buy it snug...go with the smaller one
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Nytrashman
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 06:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i can't resist saying this......happiness is
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 04:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i can't resist saying this......happiness is

A snug fitting helmet?

My wife is certainly of that opinion too!
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Seth
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 04:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...buy snug, it will conform to your head...
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Pwnzor
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 04:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wear the free helmet the dealer gave me. It's loose and drafty. I hate helmets so I'm not buying another one until this one completely falls apart.
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Vividlucidity
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks for the responses, the helmet is very snug on the "crown" of the head and touches my cheeks, but doesn't press firmly on my cheeks. if i use my hands to try to turn the helmet the cheek pads will give some and it will move, but the top of my head only the skin moves with the helmet. good fit or not?
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sounds like you have a "Long Oval" head, (as I do).

Most helmets come in one shape, sort of a round oval.

You might want to try an Arai Profile, which replaces the "Signet" their long oval model and see if that fits better. Arai also has several different cheek pads, so with a little work, and a bit of luck, you should get a perfect fit.

I never get tired of wearing mine


xxx
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You'll know you have the proper fit if the helmet doesn't shake and buffet on your head at speed. If it does, it's too loose.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That picture cracks me up GJ!
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Hammeroid
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nice mac!
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