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helmets 16 years 11 months ago #14594

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just wondering if any1 else has d same problem....gear/equipment is constantly 2 big.:(

however most cruel sizing iv come across is that the smallest size for the sweetprotection s1 rocker helmet is M/L.
(even the small strutter is 2big :()

any1 got any advice?
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Re:helmets 16 years 11 months ago #14605

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I hear WRSI helmets are ok.... cost like 60. american

also the Dagger website is having a contest for a free one, check it out!

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Re:helmets 16 years 10 months ago #15002

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could be worth trying the shred ready vixen, my girlfriend uses one, or maybe happy2b or email sweet to see if they can make a smaller helmet give them your head measurements you never know!
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15812

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I've had problems getting helmets to fit too, but I recently bought a happy2b skook and it fits beautifully. Its also well easy to adjust. And they look damn sweet!
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15815

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WRSI's are great helmets, and you can adjust them to your head size. My friend also has a small head, and it works fine for him, he just added a second layer of foam (which they come with)
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15816

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lilmisshappy wrote:
just wondering if any1 else has d same problem....gear/equipment is constantly 2 big.:(

however most cruel sizing iv come across is that the smallest size for the sweetprotection s1 rocker helmet is M/L.
(even the small strutter is 2big :()

any1 got any advice?

Just out of interest. How small is your head? How many inches or centimeters do you measure around your head with a tape measure? (circumference) :grin:
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15845

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tanx for the reply guys.
iv settled on s/m strutter with extra fittings. but i'd still be happy if I could get a creek helmet like the s1 rocker.

adrian my head size 53cm.
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15846

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My head measures 59cm and I've got the biggest Strutter (L/XL). It fits me pretty nicely and is only a little loose when I shave my head totally skin. The small one should work nicely. (Just don't shave your head :grin: hehehe)

I'm going to get the full cut rocker too. Good helmets those Sweets. No complaints my side. Good luck and enjoy. ;)
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15953

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Where as I have the same size head find the m/l Strutter fit perfectly with not extra padding, the L/xl strutter slides aroud, and the m/l rocker too small! lx/l rocker perfect, my problem is I cant decide between full cut with moto visor or half cut hmm,

The strutter is a good helmet and I have been happily using mine on crek runs for the last 5 years its just in need of replacement. Hope this helps
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15961

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yeah i def reckon sweet helmets are the way to go. If i had the option of the rocker...i'd go for the full cut...cant go wrong with optimum protection! glad to here ur strutter served u well. just my 2 cents. happy paddlin.
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #15970

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Ya, the Sweet helmets are nice just pretty damn pricey. I love my WRSI it fits like a glove and has good protection for both creeking and playing. I think the Sweet Rockers are going to have the best protection though.
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Re:helmets 16 years 9 months ago #16107

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the new sweets are cooler looking than the '06 ones. in constast i have a huge head and i struggled to find a large enough helmet happy 2 b helped me out but sweets are sweet!!!!
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Re:helmets 16 years 6 months ago #18215

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[ i av da same prob as im a kid :cursing: :mad: :anger: Try getting a helmet and just padding it out like i did wiv me sweet strutter!:dance: :!: :!: :!:
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Re:helmets 16 years 4 months ago #19360

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Lil miss happy, several ladies have found that the M/l rocker is smaller than the s/m strutter with the exra fit pads and with the cradle bit adjusted fully :)
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Re:helmets 14 years 11 months ago #25987

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Hi.

I'vve got a small head (53cm, i think) and I use the sweet strutter S/M with 4 flame pads sort of inline wiht my forehead but at the back and sides and then I have two pieces of sort of 'cushioned foam' and the front on my forehead. It still moves but fits better than anything else that looks quite good. I used to have a pro-tec but can't remember which model and with a skull-cap and ear flaps on it fitted perfectly. Although you can't hear very well with skull cap and ear flaps!!

Hope this helps.
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