Don't try just one model in a manufacturer's line. I know that some Smith helmets fit me (like the one in my avatar) and others don't. Same with POC, Giro.
Has anybody tried the new Smith Quantum helmet. I have been wearing a a Smith Vantage for the last few years and looking to see how the fits compare.
I have been skiing in the Smith Quantum all season and think it is just about perfect. Good fit and goes well with all of my goggles (Smith IO7, Oakley Flight Deck, Oakley Airbrake XL and POC Fovea). In fact I think the combination of the Quantum and Flight Deck is spot on, even better than the Smith's. I cannot say enough good things about this helmet.
I bought a cynic this year ,really like it, only thing I don't like is it vents really well, I had to tape up the vents when it gets cold or my head freezesJust got the Cynic x Pret Helmet. Pret was at SIA and getting a ton of people to try them out. I was impressed with them. For my shape skull, this fit well and has a adjustable fit wheel in the back. 2 features stood out: the ear pieces are designed for maximum hearing. Although not super warm for the ears, I could hear better that any other helmet ( and I can always just put a balaclava on). the other is that they work almost seamless with any goggle. The helmet also adapts very well for those who prefer to wear a hat or beanie beneath and no ear pieces. Another well-liked attribute is the color choices and materials used. They feel solid and have a great selection of colors. Available in MIPs too. http://www.prethelmets.com/index.ph...173a0252da8b53897932346acae11e163ce54eaf292c4
Whatever happened to helmets being warm? Now you have to wear a hat with your helmet. Call it a beanie, balaclava, whatever. It's a freakin hat. Fine if it's super cold but this is normal cold. Ridiculous. It's almost enough to say screw it and just wear a hat. Want to hear well? Wear a hat. Without the helmet. All the Euro guides do.
I run warm so I just pull off the ear pads. helps in hearing for me. Discovered this when my kid lost an ear pad, mine fit hers and finding a replacement was too painful.Just replaced my old Giro with a new one with MIPS. Had a few small dents anyway. But in the interim I skied without a helmet and it was pretty nice to hear and feel free... so I might not go back.
Of course nowadays people look at you like you're a Hells Angel defying the law. Which may well be the case soon enough.
I run warm so I just pull off the ear pads. helps in hearing for me. Discovered this when my kid lost an ear pad, mine fit hers and finding a replacement was too painful.
yup, fit first. Fit for googles too and noted my newer Giro had venting along the googles top to aid in air flow, reduced fogging.