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| 07-20-2016, 12:49 AM | #1 |
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Stilo ST5 helmet sizing
This is a PSA for anybody looking to upgrade from the Stilo ST4 GT W to the SA2015 ST5 GT like I did. My ST4 was a 59 - L size and was a perfect fit. So, I decided to order the exact same size for the ST5. When I received the new helmet, I couldn't believe how tight it was. Could barely fit inside the shell, and it was impossible to put on with a balaclava (that's how tight it was). I contacted Wine Country Motorsports (top notch customer service BTW) and they confirmed that it was a recurring complain with the new ST5 series. I sent the helmet back and I am now waiting to receive a size 60 which supposedly uses a larger shell. I'll keep you guys updated, but I wanted to give a heads-up to the people that might be interested to make the same kind of upgrade.
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| 07-20-2016, 07:52 AM | #2 |
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Definitely run small which was really stupid of Stilo.
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| 07-20-2016, 09:18 PM | #3 |
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Everything in America is bigger...I thought they'd have known that.
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| 07-25-2016, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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Wouldn't a new helmet fit a bit tighter because the padding hasn't been smashed down? It's kinda like how new shoes feel a bit snug until you've worn them outside a few times.
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I agree that the padding tends to wear down and make the fit of any helmet a lot more comfortable with time. But this is not just the padding being stiffer. It's the actual shell of the helmet that's smaller. I really couldn't get the helmet on and my head was actually hitting the impact liners directly.
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| 07-26-2016, 07:54 PM | #6 |
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maybe your head grew a tad? physically, not ego. lol.
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| 08-01-2016, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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Received the size 60 and it fits a lot better. The switch in shell size is now made at the 60 instead of the 59 on the ST4. Just something to keep in mind.
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