CatGirl Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 i want to get a ladies helmet but have NO idea what to get or what size. the problem is i have VERY long hair, and dont want to have a ponytail right in my neck(very uncomfortable)...from there a ladies helmet, so i can tie up my hair a but higher up....shops dont usually carry ladies' helmets so how must i know... can anyone help pleasethankshelloise
Nettie R Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Look for a helmet that has a gap between the base strap that fits around the back of your head and the helmet. Giro, Bell, Met all have this. Plait your hair to make it shorter and tie the end back into your pony tail. Otherwise pull your hair through all the vents and go for the punk look.
Wernervdmerwe Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Otherwise pull your hair through all the vents and go for the punk look. That is a VERY scary image! I will agree with the plat thing, might help with combing out all the knots afterwards (ahh, student days). To my knowledge the Fox and Giro helmets stop short of the base of your neck. Maybe also give re-cycle in Bellville or Cycle Trader in Salt River a call for second hand equipment.
fiasm Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 as far as I'm aware, there is no 'ladies' helmet. I wear a Met and it accomodates a low-ish ponytail. As for knowing your size-you just have to try them on and take what fits snuggly, yet comfortably.fiasm2009-01-17 03:05:37
Owen Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Try the new Lazer Helmets. The ladies in my team with long hair say that it fits nice.
hot stuff Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I have a high pony in a louise garneau, not uncomfortable, and the adjuster fits just under the elastic. my daughter also very long thick hair wears a giro atmos and she pulls her pony down or plaits it
Nancy Drew Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 or you could just cut your hair to accommodate your cycling small sacrifice
CatGirl Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 nancy drew: over my DEAD body will i cut my hair!!!! ha ha ha i'll ma rather pull it through the vents! ha ha ha anycase there are two ladies helmets i found in bicycling 2006: bell bella 11 (roman 2) and the giro something ..... but thanks all for the "advice". helloise
Tumbleweed Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 did a google search and found this:http://www.greyville.com/products/4169
CatGirl Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 i see it is to be discontinued... will have to ask my local bike shop if they can still get... nice helmet though! helloise
Lilo Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I saw a specialized helmet this weekend with a hole at the back were u put ur ponytail through. Looks very comfortable!
CatGirl Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 the giro ladies helmet is the giro skyla....
CatGirl Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 i finally bought the helmet a giro skyla so i now DONT have to have the punk look!!!! ha ha ha
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