Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Guys
I have a Giro G10 helmet in Large that Ive had for a few seasons. Ive never been happy with the fit.
I have a long but slim head and the Giro has always felt too wide.
I go away in 2 weeks and need to get something sorted. My nearest shop is an hour away so dont want to go if I dont know what I need
Any suggestions? Will also require new goggles so if you have any combo ideas let me have it!!
Thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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An hour's drive is worth it to try some different types - especially if it's a good store with plenty of choice of helmets and then goggles to fit.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've a similarly shaped head and (un)fortunately the only make that seems to fit is Sweet Protection which are pricey. But comfy!
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totally agree that an hours drive is worth it, just trying to d oa little homework before I get to the store. The store is Ellis Brigham so hopefully they have stock of a few styles etc. Anyone else know any other stores near Sheffield?
I will take a look at the Sweet Protection Tom, thanks
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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How long before someone offers vacuum fit helmets I wonder?
No good for those of us who's vacuum is inside the skull
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rickyday33, Is this a bit nearer ?
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@red 27,
@rickyday33, you could measure your head circumference before you go to make sure they have a few choices in your size
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Why can't you try to find anything in the resort? Just before Xmas I bought a Salomon Ranger in Mayrhofen for 125EUR which was a few quid cheaper than in most UK based stores.
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Doesn't someone (maybe salomon) make a helmet that has a small air pump/baldders to customise fit if you've an 'unusual' shaped head? Might be worth a look?
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@rogg, Salomon, have one and it works really well as you can inflate it to the fit you prefer.
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@rickyday33,
About an hour from you is Robinhood watersports they sell sweet protection helmets. The Sweet Protection models all have slightly different shapes so if one model does not fit your head another should.
Link below
http://www.roho.co.uk/watersports/Sweet-Protection-Helmets.html
As you can see they have some really good sale prices on again but best to phone re stock levels before driving up, if you decide to go.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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thanks for all your advice guys, its certainly helped.
@speed098 I will certainly give them a visit, thanks
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@rickyday33,
Salomon does Custom Air helmets which have a pump. It inflates the back but not the sides. If you read details about all their helmets on their website you can also see that some of them are round and some are eliptical. So maybe that bit of information would be helpful for you?
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You know it makes sense.
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rickyday33 wrote: |
thanks for all your advice guys, its certainly helped.
@speed098 I will certainly give them a visit, thanks |
I bought my trouper from them. Great helmet and it arrived in 24 hours.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@speed098, those are good prices!
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Poster: A snowHead
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@speed098, went to the store yesterday and picked up a Sweet Protection Trooper for £130.00, Thanks for the heads up. It fits perfect. tried the same helmet on in Ellis Brigham for nearly double the price/ Would certainly recommend ROBIN HOOD watersports
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@rickyday33, sold my G10 earlier this year, I had same issue, I bought Sweet Protection helmet, fits perfectly, great choice!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Markymark29, Thanks, not just me then!
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