Modular helmet, getting on and off question ?

[pcn1]

Just bought a Shark EVO GT. Its my first modular style helmet.

Noticed I can only put the helmet on my head if the the chin bar is retracted to the rear. If the chin bar is locked to the front (like a normal helmet) its too tight to get it over my head.
Is this normal, the seller says it is ?

Cheers

[bogie]

A friend who wears the same helmet said he noticed this with latest version. He previously had a Shark Evo in the same medium size and the new model seems to be a bit more snug than previous version.

I wear the same helmet and haven't noticed, but then 9 times out of 10 I put it on with the chin bar open, then I put my glasses on.

[Jazoli]

It's normal, please post a Vid of you trying to get it on your head with it closed

[outnumbered]

I can just about get mine on and off with the chinguard down, but it is uncomfortable. Much easier when open.

[bgunn]

pcn1 said:

Just bought a Shark EVO GT. Its my first modular style helmet.

Noticed I can only put the helmet on my head if the the chin bar is retracted to the rear. If the chin bar is locked to the front (like a normal helmet) its too tight to get it over my head.
Is this normal, the seller says it is ?

Cheers

Yes, very normal. The neck roll is much deeper on a flip helmet, because the chin rail can be flipped up to allow your head to slide from the front to back as you put it on. This generally makes them much quieter, too, as there's less airflow/turbulence around the neck.

[bogie]

bgunn said:

pcn1 said:

Just bought a Shark EVO GT. Its my first modular style helmet.

Noticed I can only put the helmet on my head if the the chin bar is retracted to the rear. If the chin bar is locked to the front (like a normal helmet) its too tight to get it over my head.
Is this normal, the seller says it is ?

Cheers

Yes, very normal. The neck roll is much deeper on a flip helmet, because the chin rail can be flipped up to allow your head to slide from the front to back as you put it on. This generally makes them much quieter, too, as there's less airflow/turbulence around the neck.

Makes sense...the Shark Evo I have has a fold down chin curtain too, and is very quiet. Still wear earplugs though, no helmet is *that* quiet.

[bgunn]

bogie said:

Still wear earplugs though, no helmet is *that* quiet.

Agreed.

Would be interested to hear your experience with the Evo - I have a Spartan GT carbon (as I have a round shaped head and oval head helmets like Shoei and Arai just do not work for me). Would you recommend?

[bogie]

bgunn said:

Agreed.

Would be interested to hear your experience with the Evo - I have a Spartan GT carbon (as I have a round shaped head and oval head helmets like Shoei and Arai just do not work for me). Would you recommend?

Yes, im on my 3rd Evo in 10 years... they updated them a few times and each version has been a nice improvement. I have a Shark shaped head too. The latest GT is great if you need the pinlock etc, otherwise the ES version is just as good and great VFM. Its the helmet I wear the most, very convenient and good quality/fit.