Advocacy & Safety - Loose/tight helmet?

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ukmtk
09-28-08, 06:59 AM
Should one's helmet be loose or a snug tight fit?

I'm assuming that it should be snug and tight. Otherwise it could be less effective in a collision?

Sometimes I think my helmet is a bit too loose. I wear glasses and frequently mop my brow to try and stop sweat gunking them up.

Been riding over 40 years - 24 of those with a helmet.

njkayaker
09-28-08, 07:16 AM
I'd suggest doing a google search.

http://www.helmets.org/fit.htm
http://www.helmets.org/fit.htm
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/injuryprevention/a/BikeHelmetFit.htm

The general idea is that the helmet should not move around (a lot) on your head.
uke
09-28-08, 08:04 AM
My helmet becomes increasingly snug as my hair grows. I find it's a good reminder to cut it every few weeeks.

Wanderer
09-28-08, 08:24 AM
To do it's job, any helmet should fit snugly, without being uncomfortably tight.
San Rensho
09-28-08, 12:59 PM
To protect your face properly, the helmet should fit just above your eyebrows and the only way to make it stick there is with a fairly snug fit.

The "Boy George" style of wearing a helmet just doesn't protect and looks, well I just have to say it, it looks gay.
gcottay
09-28-08, 01:38 PM
My helmet becomes increasingly snug as my hair grows. I find it's a good reminder to cut it every few weeeks.

+1 on the haircut reminder.