01-29-2015, 07:30 AM
Mine got here today. The only blemish I could find on it was a tiny, tiny little scratch in the paint on one side of the helmet, all the way down by the bottom. I was expecting worse, considering the discount.
But...that's probably a moot point, because I don't think I'm gonna be keeping the helmet. It's a little too tight overall, a little too round in shape, and it folds my left ear in half and won't let it unfold. Also, the on/off process is really tough on the ears...I feel like I'd end up with cauliflower ear.
I also had Manning forehead after a whopping 5 minutes.
Some reviewers online say that these problems go away with some break-in...but I'm not sure it's worth giving up the chance to return it in order to find out. If I had anywhere to go size-wise, I'd see if they'd trade me a larger helmet for the same price...but I'm already at XXL.
All that said, it's a pretty cool helmet; and like MG said, the field of view is great.
But...that's probably a moot point, because I don't think I'm gonna be keeping the helmet. It's a little too tight overall, a little too round in shape, and it folds my left ear in half and won't let it unfold. Also, the on/off process is really tough on the ears...I feel like I'd end up with cauliflower ear.
I also had Manning forehead after a whopping 5 minutes.
Some reviewers online say that these problems go away with some break-in...but I'm not sure it's worth giving up the chance to return it in order to find out. If I had anywhere to go size-wise, I'd see if they'd trade me a larger helmet for the same price...but I'm already at XXL.
All that said, it's a pretty cool helmet; and like MG said, the field of view is great.