Re: Best Helmet for women

Good point. I wore Shoei for years, and they didn't seem to do this,
but the KBC I'm wearing now has gotten a little looser. Ball bat, huh?
Never tried that, but I've used the round side of a spoon to shape the
foam a little to reduce hot spots.

Beauregard T. Shagnasty wrote:
>
> Actually, I believe you will find if it is really snug to start, over
> time as the foam conforms to the shape of the head, it will then fit
> perfectly for its entire lifespan.
>
> When I get a new one, I buy it snug enough to press rather tightly
> against my head. As little achy pressure points develop in the first
> couple of rides (usually around my forehead), I rub a baseball around on
> the foam at those points. After about a month of use, it will fit
> properly for the remainder of its usage.
>
> --
> -bts
> -Warning: I brake for lawn deer

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