Giro Fuse vs. Nine?

**Angry Red** · 11-07-2003, 10:16 AM

Has anyone tried both of these helmets on? How do they compare in fit. I have used the Nine in the past and liked the fit, but after cracking it I need to get a new helmet.

The local shops do not have the fuse.

Thanks

AR

**altagirl** · 11-07-2003, 10:24 AM

Make sure you try the Fuse on. They're shaped differently - the fuse is more round and the Nine is more oval. I wanted a Fuse, but the shape won't fit on my head at all, and the Nine fits great.

**descender** · 11-07-2003, 01:21 PM

They do fit diff. I liked the fit on the 9 a bit better, but the on/off vent switch on the Fuse is sweet so that's the way I went.

**powpowpowderwheels** · 11-08-2003, 09:52 PM

The fuse is way more expensive. If the nine fits, i'd stick with it. killer helmet. The fuse switch is gimmicky IMHO.

**Crinkle** · 11-09-2003, 10:56 AM

I tried on both and agree with what has been said. The Fuse is actually 1.0 oz heavier than the Nine, but has 4 more vents than the Nine. I took the Nine, cause my head didnt fit right in the Fuse, as well as price being and option.

here is a comparo for you from Giro

http://www.giro.com/usa/SnowSpecChartUS.pdf

**phUnk** · 11-09-2003, 05:09 PM

Another vote for trying it on before you buy it.

**altagirl** · 11-10-2003, 04:20 PM

The other nice feature is that there's a second model of the fuse that has a headphone jack in the earflaps. Adds like $10 to the price of the normal model.

**phUnk** · 11-11-2003, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by altagirl
The other nice feature is that there's a second model of the fuse that has a headphone jack in the earflaps. Adds like $10 to the price of the normal model.

That's called their TuneUps series.

FYI: You can add those ear flaps to any Giro 9, 9MX or Fuse by buying a TuneUps earlflap kit.