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Just wanted to share my experience with these as I had a nightmare trying to find a good fit for my daughter's head that would result in the helmet providing head protection rather than neck protection with increased wind resistance!
I'm sure that certain helmets will be better suited to certain head shapes, but without fail (n=3) so far the Giro Rascal has been brilliant at staying where it should, largely due to its great elasticated strap design. Bell and specialised helmets just didn't work for us. Other bonus features include the locking mechanism that means the experience of pinching skin followed by 10 mins of tears (and another 10 mins late for work) has been rendered a near obsolete experience and the 2 LED lights at the back are a great safety idea and fun for the wee ones.
Just thought I'd share my thoughts as they may save you time and money, and I'd be interested to hear how you've got on?
Seems to have gone under the radar, but wanted to resurrect it as I don't want you to make the same mistake I did!
It's probably gone under the radar because under current forum rules it's no longer alright to point out the obvious failings of even the most inept of its users. But in a non judgemental way let me point out a few facts for you to mull over;
No two head are exactly the same.
Even when one does find a suitably shaped helmet, not everyone is skilled enough to fit it properly.
Not every parent/carer is careful enough not to harm a child while performing the fairly basic task of adjusting straps and closing the buckle without injuring the child/service user.
But thanks for sharing your experience.
It's probably gone under the radar because under current forum rules it's no longer alright to point out the obvious failings of even the most inept of its users. But in a non judgemental way let me point out a few facts for you to mull over;
No two head are exactly the same.
Even when one does find a suitably shaped helmet, not everyone is skilled enough to fit it properly.
Not every parent/carer is careful enough not to harm a child while performing the fairly basic task of adjusting straps and closing the buckle without injuring the child/service user.
But thanks for sharing your experience.
Hoozah, you win the wittier than the OP prize without adding anything useful to add.
Particular highlights "Not every parent/carer is careful enough not to harm a child" yeh right.