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New helmet for a mallet head

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  • 06-04-2018 9:39pm
    #1
    Kevincavan83
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭


    Looking at getting a new helmet but finding that getting one that fits suitably is a struggle.
    I currently have a lazer which is fine but it looks and feels quite bulky. Tried planet x and got a large helmet but was too small and extremely uncomfortable.
    Any recommendations, nothing too pricey


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I'm a big fat headed bloke, Kask Mojito XL is one of very few that actually fits me.

    Getting a cap to match, still working on that...


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    [Deleted User]
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    I wear a Specialized Max at the minute nice fit likely a good bit cheaper than the Kask but I've worn those very comfortably in the past. Sizing on an XL Max is 59-64cm

    EDIT: Actually now that Ed mentions caps I must check the box as I think the Max may come with a visor clip on , though I'd still prefer a nice fitting cap.


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    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,786 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    ED E wrote: »
    I'm a big fat headed bloke, Kask Mojito XL is one of very few that actually fits me.

    Getting a cap to match, still working on that...

    Galibier cotton caps work the finest for me as I've same issue and using same helmet.


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    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,251 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Glad to see that I'm not the only one who has had to send back a large helmet. Since thing I've always found Giro size large to be a good fit, think it is 59-63cm


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    monkeyslayer
    Registered Users Posts: 929 ✭✭✭monkeyslayer


    I'm slightly bigger than a 63 and a Giro Savant works for me, tho colours are limited in XL. My Met testagrossa is cheaper spare I have and used to come in a 64 size but I'm not sure they're made anymore


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    dahat wrote: »
    Galibier cotton caps work the finest for me as I've same issue and using same helmet.
    One size fits most
    ^ Death knell for me usually. Even the XL caps I've ordered give compression headaches. The stretchy lycra winter hats fit me, but dont fit under the lid.

    I may recruit a sewing capable friend to mod some pseudo-XL to XLs :pac:


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    Bambaata
    Registered Users Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    Ive always found Specialized helmets fit my big head the best, struggled to get any other brand to it!


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    C3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭C3PO


    I think it’s as much to do with the shape as the size of your head! I’ve always found Bell helmets fit me best ... can’t get on with Giros at all!


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