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  • Helmet – Snug or too tight?
  • joespencer33
    Free Member

    I just got a new helmet (IXS Trail RS) and after sticking it on my bonce I’m unsure about the sizing.
    Its definitely a snug fit (has to be gently pushed on not just dropped on). There is a little bit of pressure on the temples which can be felt be tensing my jaw but I don’t know whether this is just due to it sitting lower on the brow than my current Giro Xar.

    I’ve tried wearing it for about an hour and it seems okay but don’t know whether this will change as heat/heart rate increases.
    I have also tried the next size up which seems too big for my head.

    nickc
    Full Member

    does it not have some sort of ratchet device at the back to lessen the pressure a bit?

    joespencer33
    Free Member

    Yes I need to ratchet it up to about half but that doesn’t effect the bit around the temples.
    It does have quite thick padding which may compress…I don’t know.

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    sandwicheater
    Full Member

    Have the same helmet and it does feel snug but, best fitting thing i’ve ever tried.

    Only had it a few months so padding may soften.

    Whathaveisaidnow
    Free Member

    I don’t like too snug, sounds like it isn’t feeling comfy, send it back, maybe try a different make?

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