buddy13 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I went at my local bike shop to buy a helmet and saw some very attractive Marushin helmets. I asked to try one one. The shop owner told me that my size is a medium and handed me one of this size to try on. I never had a full face helmet before and when I put it on it felt a bit tight to get it on and is not easy to move it on my face when being weared. The shop owner told me that the size is right as he says that the cushion will get softer (flatter) with use and will start to feel less tight. If I go for large he said it will then start to bother me by felling too big and move around etc...So what is your opinion...? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 A good close fit is important, as long as you aren't chewing the insides of your cheeks and don't get headaches after half an hour's riding.The padding will compress and a larger, looser fit will become less effective and hazardous.Go with what the dealer says - he should know what he's talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Miller Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 As with all helmets ( ) you need them tight to begin with!If it doesn't move too much or you can spin it round Exorcist-style then it should be ok!It should give you the hamster-cheeks look whilst it's on!If in doubt, visit another dealer in your area and try on Marushins there, see if this new shop says the same as t'other one!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Helmet's should be a tight fit mate..... A loose helmet could be dangerous in a crash.Did it feel tight just on your face, or on your whole head? If it felt tight on only your face, but loose on the back of you head, then the helmet is the wrong shape for you.You need one that hugs your whole head... Have a look here for help.viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15767 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr Miller Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 P.S. - Those Marushin's look verrrry tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy13 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Thanks guys. Actually it felt a bit tight but only on the face. Also it hugged all the head quite well. Clearance was only present at the top which is normal I believe...maybe cause I shave my hair too low .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Fit is more important than fashion - buy an ugly well-fitting lid over a pretty loose one any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Fit is more important than fashion - buy an ugly well-fitting lid over a pretty loose one any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy13 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Fit is more important than fashion - buy an ugly well-fitting lid over a pretty loose one any day. Yeah that's what I thought. Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Try lots of different makes on. You'll find one make or model is you shaped. When fastened there should be no gaps as these will cause noise at speed, and no movement on the head. Give it a good pull about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jixerman Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 If your thinking of buying a MarushinCheck the build quality mateI bought one as it was the most comfy fit for me but I am a little disappointed with the build quality tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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