 Poster: A snowHead
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I just read the really helpful “helmets for big heads” post, wondering if anyone can help with similar but for us oval shaped noggins please!
My Giro is 10yrs old and I need a chin guard compatible if possible!
I tried a Rossignol fis one but it’s definitely a round head shape so no good! Which is a shame as was ideal
Otherwise!
Thank you!
I will visit a shop to try but I live in the wilds of Devon so I’ve only got a S&R in the vague vicinity. 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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@P17hae, You could have a look at POC - they do the Obex in a wide fit if you are cranially gifted in that particular axis. Not sure what is available with the chin guard these day, maybe just limited to their specific race models.
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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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@P17hae, Choose a reasonable sized resort (i.e. one big enough to have some shops), and then try on and buy there. Resort shops tend to carry a larger and more varied stock than in the UK, and if you have 3 or 4 shops in the same street, your chances of finding a good fit are increased.
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I've got a large noggin (inflated by my ego probably) . . I also hate wearing helmets (late adopter) but have found 2 that are great (based on weight / comfort / visual noggin reduction capabilities) that you might want to try . . .
1 - K2 Route
Pros - Mega lightweight / well ventilated / works well with a thin beanie / decent boa dial / clips keep goggs in place / shape eliminates mushroom bonce effect / cheap these days
Cons - Not as protective as some / cold due to zero vent control (I prefer this though) / low brow so may not work with huge fighter pilot style goggles
2 - Salomon Mtn Lab
Pros - Also v lightweight / well ventilated / thin merino liner / decent boa dial / looks cool (IMO) / shape semi-mitigates mushroom bonce effect
Cons - No ventilation control / goggle clips annoying
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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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+1 to POC Obex Pure, not sure about chin compatibility, but 400gr, feels very lightweight. Currently good price on sportpursuit
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Just browsing and I see I have both helmets mentioned by @Belch. I need a very large helmet and I like light weight. I don't use the biggest goggles. I don't use the headlamp/ goggle clips on either; I wear my goggles under the helmet [rationale: I can take the helmet off to cool down fast, but I never take my goggles off "in the field" ].
Yeah I use a liner as this one lets the wind through and is a ice-cream head job even in mildly cold conditions. I ride in very cold conditions a lot, no problems. I use the Boa thing when riding indoors (without any hoodie/ liner).
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You see a lot of these in the back country. Same as the Route really, just looks different.
I change them every few years (hence I switched from #2 to #1 a couple of seasons back). Head shape... not sure what mine is, but if there's any doubt I guess you'd need to check that.
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