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My Helmet moves backward :S

 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead
Hello,

I just bought a used helmet and it fits my head (for the size), but it moves back when I push it :S

It's a ski helmet that I use for roller blade also. The size is the good one for I tryed larger and smaller and it did not fit. The helmet is stable on my head; it does not move front nor sideways when I push it... but it does moves back when I push on the front of the helmet or when I moves my head very fast (to simulate the movement of an impact). I tried to adjust the ear straps, the "under-jaw" strap... nothing works; it still moves back.

That's a problem, isn't ? My head isn't really safe with it, right ?

Any advice on the adjustment of the straps or on anything I could to to help ?

Thanks !
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Welcome to the forum! A used helmet is not really a good idea, as you don't know if it has any impact damage. If it does not fit you, go and buy one that does! snowHead
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@meg_a, I haven't tested my own to see how much it moves, but I suspect a little fore/aft movement is normal. The shape of ones head allows this while it will not allow rotational movement so easily. However, as @snowbunny, says it's not a great idea to buy a used helmet. We're probably a touch neurotic about the issue of not knowing what impacts it has already sufferers so my personal view is, if it looks in good condition and you bought it from someone you know and trust then it's probably OK, but I'd put a new helmet at the top of your Christmas list. You can buy perfectly decent ski helmets from around £30 so they aren't ruinously expensive.
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I was told when I bought mine to test it by sticking it on my head, then putting two hands on it and moving it forward and back. Your eyebrows should move up and down with it, if it's a good fit. You should also be able to bend over, so your head is upside down, without it falling off (both these tests are done without the chin strap done up).
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