All helmets meet the safety standards. The differences are in fit, air circulation, color, etc. It's very important to try on helmets and NOT buy them over the internet unless you know what helmet fits you. For instance, I know that Bell Ghisallo is the best helmet for my head. But all the same, when I buy a new one, I get it from the LBS so that I can try it on just to make sure. Everyone's head is different. Get one that fits and is comfortable. You can only determine that by trying them on.
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07-30-2008, 10:06 AM #1
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07-30-2008, 10:25 AM #2
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All the manufacturers make helmets for small heads, but small heads are not all made the same. Some are round, some are narrow, some are pointy.
Go try them on.
Ventilation is critical to me so I like lots of vents.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-30-2008, 10:47 AM #3
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Do try them on.
Bell and Giro helmets offer a very different fit, and it also varies from model to model. Do NOT buy a helmet without trying it on, as if it doesn't fit you well it will be wasted money. Plus, an ill-fitting helmet will not protect you as well in the case of an accident.
As tulip said, they all meet safety standards, so go ahead and try them on now! What others think don't really matter, it's really how it feels on you.
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07-30-2008, 12:22 PM #4
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My 2 cents
Hey Nena, I receintly bought a Gyro Skyla (it was on sale at REI, plus I had some dividend funds). It's very comfortable for me and I don't have a small head
(my friends would have a field day with that). I would buy one again. And it matches the bike! Sweet!
It's all about the journey (my reason for riding slower)
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07-30-2008, 03:32 PM #5
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My feeling is that Bell (and to a slightly lesser extent Giro) are made for round heads, not small heads. I can't wear either brand. Apparently I have an oval head - Louis Garneou (sp?) fit me great.
+1 that everyone else says - try them on.
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07-30-2008, 03:40 PM #6
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Isn't that funny? Both yellow and I like the Bell Sweep and we have small heads, really small.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-30-2008, 03:46 PM #7
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How big around is your head SK?
I like the Skyla very much. And it will take a beating.
I had this one all of two days. Luckily, when I bought it, I bought two. They replaced my beloved pink Skyla that had to be replaced after an endo. Not sure I hit my head... but taking no chances.
It is a little noisy when descending above 40 mph.
V.
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