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10-13-2022, 01:48 PM #1
Low profile helmets for huge melons
Searched around, not a lot of present threads on the topic. I have a big ass head, like 60cm or something. Any recs on a good helmet that doesn't also make my head look even bigger?
Took a look at Pret, but can't find any in stock helmets. Looking at smith, but nothing they have seem low profile?
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10-13-2022, 02:06 PM #2Registered User
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I have a big head flat top with corners so I always have trouble, ime look for a helmet with the little adj wheel at the back and it will adj to my head, I have a giro G9 in XL, the tag sez 62.5-65 and it fits well but I don't think they make that model anymore
same with a bike helmet i am using a Bell Sixxer , its XL 61-65 and its got the adj wheel at the backLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-13-2022, 03:29 PM #4Registered User
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My dome is 59cm and I've worn a medium Smith Maze helmet that I thought looked low profile. It fit my pointy head well, with just some elastic in the back to keep it snug feeling, but no real adjustment.
Bought a medium Smith Code to replace the Maze and it fits well, seems low profile, and has a Boa style adjustment that feels good. Wanted the Code model so I can ditch the liner and wear my favorite toque instead.
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10-13-2022, 06:15 PM #5
I’ve got a noggin in the 60 or so range and got a Scott Symbol this time around. It’s not low profile but I’ve had a lot worse looking and feeling helmets. I’d buy another if I busted it tomorrow.
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10-14-2022, 10:41 AM #6
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10-14-2022, 11:28 AM #7
Check out the Atomic Count, I was very surprised at how roomy it was inside compared to how sleek it looks
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10-14-2022, 07:30 PM #8
I resemble that remark.
But seriously, I’m around a 62. I found that the Giro or Smith Maze(?) didn’t look that stupid on me.
I might have a Smith in the basement that I don’t wear anymore if you want to pay shipping.
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10-14-2022, 09:27 PM #9Registered User
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Where's the tits?
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10-15-2022, 11:40 AM #10
Smith code is low profile and light weight. Fellow big head here and it has worked for me for the last 4 seasons.
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10-15-2022, 11:42 AM #11
Yeah, I've got a 62 cm noggin and the smith helmets fit and look great. MIPS will make it ride a little higher FWIW.
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10-15-2022, 11:16 PM #12Registered User
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Smith has the new Nexus coming out designed to be lower profile in the larger sizes.
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10-16-2022, 05:30 AM #13Registered User
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I don't have a big noggin (closer to schmedium), but I've found sweet protection to offer the best fit and comfort and are very low profile. I went from Smith Code to Sweet Protection Switcher.
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10-16-2022, 04:51 PM #14
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10-16-2022, 04:52 PM #15
Excellent thanks, I was looking at the switcher
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10-16-2022, 04:56 PM #16
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10-16-2022, 08:26 PM #17Registered User
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10-17-2022, 06:50 AM #18Registered User
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I too have giant head. Finding a helmet that fit took forever, but last year I bought a POC Obex SPIN Helmet and fucking love it. I had a Smith before that and I never really liked it. The fit was ok, but the bigger issue is that it channeled air DIRECTLY into my temples, so I couldn't wear it in anything below -10C.
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02-06-2023, 12:32 PM #19
Anyone have any experience with the Glade Boundary?
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02-06-2023, 06:09 PM #20Registered User
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Sweet protection switcher xxl. Big helmet, looks small.
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02-07-2023, 04:42 AM #21
If you have more of a “round” head vs “oval” give POC a try. I have a 5 yr old L/XL receptor bug that never fit you are welcome to have for shipping
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