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Old 07-08-2006, 08:18 AM
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Default So I got the Bell M4 Pro helmet...

But it is much snugger fitting than my old M2 Pro in the same size. Do they "loosen up", or should I just go up by an eight?
Old 07-10-2006, 08:22 AM
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My M2 loosened up..but it took a year or so...maybe my head shrunk... :-)
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New helmets are supposed to fit snugly. The padding will wear in with time.
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Default How snugly? Would you expect to get little headache after 20 minutes in it.

I will test it by watching TV tomorrow. I have 1/8" bigger one on it way - I will pick between the two.
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Default That's a bit too tight

I can't imagine. In rallying you're wearing a helmet for like 12+ hours. If you got a headache after 20 minutes, it would be pure heck.
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Go up a size, use a balaclava so the inside won't get 'funky' unless you like 'funky'. :+)
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Exactly what I did. Will see how they both fit when UPS drops them off.
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