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Dec 10, 2010 | 07:09 PM

RubiconFL

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New Scorpion, smashed ears

I picked up a scorpion exo 1000 for my msf brc class that starts tomorrow. The fit is good, but it seems like the helmet has no space for my ears. This is my first full face helmet, my older mx style helmets all had space for my ears. Is this normal with FF helmets?

Dec 10, 2010 | 08:33 PM

WEINERDOGBONE

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It should feel tight on your cheeks but not on your ears. See if the ear pads snap out. Some of them are removeable. Otherwise, the helmet may be too small.

Dec 10, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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Mine was a little tight also, it loosened up as I wore it for a few hours.

Dec 10, 2010 | 09:56 PM

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what are full face helmets dark vader things

Dec 10, 2010 | 11:46 PM

RubiconFL

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Thanks guys i bought it from cycle gear so i have 7 days to return it. Ill see how it goes tomorrow at the class and go from there.

Now if i could only get some sleep......................

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Dec 11, 2010 | 11:29 PM

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...please show pic of your ears...that may explain you have big freakin' ears. jk

Dec 12, 2010 | 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GREENOHAWK69

...please show pic of your ears...that may explain you have big freakin' ears. jk

Show pics of bike instead...we don't care about your freakishly large ears.

Sometimes it's not about size (listen up ladies

); some helmets fit rounder heads while others fit more oval heads. If it's close, the new helmet's padding usually loosens up after a few hours as the helmet "wears in." I've made fine adjustments by removed the helmet liners and slightly relieving/reshaping the Styrofoam inner to get that perfect fit I want for hours in the saddle riding.

-Dusty

Last edited by Dustball; Dec 12, 2010 at 02:26 PM.