bumble Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 i currently have a shoei lid size extra small and its to small and squashes my face,hubbys has exactly the same but a size small and that for me is to big with to much movement inside!i really love my lid and dont want to change it but dont understand why it jumps in sizes so much!i looked at a few shark ones but they felt strange and uncomfortable,are lids the same for men and women or do some fit better on either?any suggestions for good ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 lids vary from manfacturer to mafacturer im afraid for instance i can wear a nitro small but find a shoei small too big. Best bet is to go into a bike shop and try loads of helmets on in a couple of sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 i been trying on tons,the ones with the designs i like fit rubbish,and then ones that fit half decent look crap ive been looking on net at lots also but cant try them on so cant risk it,im going to a bike show on sunday so hopefully may pick one up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe2302 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Failing all else, look at a scorpion ex450 or similar (pretty sure other manufacturers do their versions) which has a pump thing in it. means that even if theres a tiny bit of movement when you 1st put it on, pump it up to a snug fit. I had the 450 and I think ruthie has one as well. Tried going back to a normal helmet after I was knocked off, didnt like it, got the ex1000 cos I love that feature now.Different companies have different shapes, try many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 ah i see. must have a funny head hahabike shows are good for buying lids bought the one before my nitro from a bmf show for dirt cheap just have to persevere i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 out of curiosity how long have you had it? as helmets give abit with age, so might be your solution unless its painfully tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 it was my husbands spare one that was used a couple of times if friends came out with him,will check out that other one,all so blokey also, not saying i want a pink one either lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 all so blokey also, not saying i want a pink one either lol i know what you mean and the ones that are remotely female are realy REALY expensive! (for me anyway)... hence why i got this one, gold... so a girly colour in my opinion http://images.esellerpro.com/2189/I/123 ... Gold-1.jpgstill need to get a new visor for it, was going for either black or gold iriduim but not sure and cant afford it right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 If its only too tight on your face go to a shop and ask them about different size cheek pads. They can be replaced with various sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 its all new to me lids so not sure how they are supposed to fit,i struggle to put it on, sometimes having to hold the top and press it down rather than pulling it with the straps!i look like a hamster in it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseynat30101 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 its all new to me lids so not sure how they are supposed to fit,i struggle to put it on, sometimes having to hold the top and press it down rather than pulling it with the straps!i look like a hamster in it also I could explain but its easier for you to go speak to someone in a bike shop rather than reading it off here as theyll be able to show you exactly where its meant to be tight(snug) and how to adjust the strap properly ect. I just dont want to confuse you and you end up getting one that doesnt fit properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Bumblebabe, it sounds like you've got too much cheek The most important thing is the fit, try as many as possible and keep them on while you browse around, sometimes a pressure point makes itself known after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 the main thing is to keep trying, there are some helmets i cant wear, like a simpson which is a shame as it was the nicest helmet i have ever worn if your wearing a new helmet that is only a dozen wears or so old then it might mean just persevering, i dont know about others on here but i purposely buy helmet that squeezes my head enough to give me a headache after half hour because i know eventually it will fit perfic. nothing worse than a sloppy helmet after a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiz Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Pretty sure Shoei do different size pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiisecondcreep Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have a serious helmet problem... I have the caberg konda, which i love, but.... after a couple of hours on, it puts immense pressure on one part of my forehead, so much it´s excruciating... I´ve shaved a slither of the polystyrene away and it did improve, but only slightly My shoei small fits perfect, but i like the flip front of the konda better ;( Thats not good, can imagine it would give you a cracking headache. Like Bex said, if you've not had it long it should wear in after a while : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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