queequeg Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'm helping a friend pick out a helmet and she seems to be longer and narrower in terms of her overall head shape, such that many helmets that fit her fore and aft wobble side to side with too much room on the sides. We found one helmet that seems to fit fairly well: the Salomon poison. Any recommendations for helmets that generally fit a narrower head shape and come in low size ranges for a good fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I also have a tall skinny head. And some people have said it is even pointy and/or hard Over the years I have always had great luck with a line from Borei that are made for this head shape. They seem to change the line name over the years but a Borie expert/sales guys should know the models made for this. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Thanks Fin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 my head is long front to back. I don't know if it's skinny side to side, but I love my Giro 9.9. I wouldn't even wear a helmet, but this one is so comfortable there's no excuse not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I just only say, just testfit a helmet before you buy it. My son had to fit over 20 helmets before he had one. I just bought one through the internet because I did know this helmet will fit always because of the extra's in it. They have some extra paddings in it, you can place them where you want, so you always have a perfect fit and they are also great to see, but that's just me: www.sweet.no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 my head is long front to back. I don't know if it's skinny side to side, but I love my Giro 9.9. I wouldn't even wear a helmet, but this one is so comfortable there's no excuse not to. you wear a Shoei right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I also have an oval melon. I find that Giro, Smith and sometimes RED fit well. Boeri and Leedom almost never do (too round). I'm currently very fond of my Smith Variant Brim. Sweet lid (speaking of sweet, those helmets are awesome too, but don't have enough venting for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 my head is long front to back. I don't know if it's skinny side to side, but I love my Giro 9.9. I wouldn't even wear a helmet, but this one is so comfortable there's no excuse not to. My dad has severe taco head. The 9.9 fits him great. I was "blessed" with a Ukranian head that pushes my helmet way up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks guys - I'll definitely check out the Giron 9.9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 ^^^^^^^^ ACERBIS. Its my helmet of choice. Warm, comfortable, lightweight, Race/ impact/crash approved, and (with custom paint) stylishly garish ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 you wear a Shoei right? I did, until it came time to replace it. Then I read this and got an $89 Z1R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 ^^^^^^^^ACERBIS. Its my helmet of choice. Warm, comfortable, lightweight, Race/ impact/crash approved, and (with custom paint) stylishly garish ! Dave got any pictures of you riding with that? Always admired that helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Pow and I last year (its in my hand.. LOL) Racing at the loon finals. Last/best day @ jiminy with carvers '08 Last day of 08 season up at Stratton popping a quick shifty stall comming up a ditch ramp behind the trail map sign I have more, but those are the ones I know where they were easily acessable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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