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I have a gigantic head - 1st world helmet problems
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Hi. I have a big head and simply cannot find a helmet that doesnt look incredibly stupid. My previous helmet was a pro-tec number that is about 10 years old and should have replaced ages ago.
However helmets only seem to have got bigger and more ridiculous since.
Any decent low profile helmets u can suggest for a 60cm noggin?
Cheers.
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Smith Vantage is low profile (in appearance) especially in the two tone colorways. Also try the POC Skull Light.
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I know your troubles, got right around a 60cm head myself. I have a giro shiv and it's not awful. I didn't like the padding it came with, so kind of customized it with a more padded/cushy interior and it's way better now. I do eventually want to look at a lower profile helmet though. Also, if you haven't yet, i found taking the ear pads off helped a MASSIVE amount.
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Bern Watts XL-XXL is a 59-62cm
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I have a ~58-59 head but it's more "long" than round. I've never worn a helmet until a bit this year and have found the giro combyn to fit the best. It's a bit more forgiving of odd shaped heads than hardshells. I wear a medium so the larger sizes will probably fit your head. Don't try and fit a hat under there either. Get yourself a nice balaclava with a little fleece on the inside.
My suggestion is to go to a store and try them all, that's what I had to do.
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My dad's head is 63cm. He uses an XL smith variant brim. I assume any other adjustable smith helmet in XL would fit you
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Thanks for the advice. I thought bout the combyn before but can't find one in chamonix to try on :(
Will look into the other suggestions and report back. thx
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