POC helmets: thumbs up or down?

[fignon's barber]

Have an Octal, and the medium is fit perfection. Just bought the Ventral Air, and they have totally wrecked the fit of the helmet. I tried a medium, but it was substantially smaller than the octal medium. Went to a large, and it was gigantic ( one inch gap on either side , came down to my eyebrows in front). Given that most positive reviews revolved around great fit, I'd say they wrecked a good thing. It's too bad, the helmet seemed well made.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by fignon's barber

Have an Octal, and the medium is fit perfection. Just bought the Ventral Air, and they have totally wrecked the fit of the helmet. I tried a medium, but it was substantially smaller than the octal medium. Went to a large, and it was gigantic ( one inch gap on either side , came down to my eyebrows in front). Given that most positive reviews revolved around great fit, I'd say they wrecked a good thing. It's too bad, the helmet seemed well made.

How are the strap splitters on those things? Still non-adjustable (and short)? Thx.

[cgolvin]

I just switched from a Catlike Whisper to a Ventral SPIN. I too was concerned about the lack of adjustability below the ears but for me it's not a problem, the fit is very good. I almost always wear a cap under my helmet and so far the ventilation has been at least as good as the Catlike (ask me again in August).

Like some other posters in the thread I err on the side of visibility over other aesthetic factors and was very happy to find a half price deal on a yellow one.

If it fits yer noggin I recommend.

[mtechnica]

I have a ventral air and love it. Straps are well blow my ears so I haven't attempted to adjust them. The size M fits me perfectly; according to my questionable measurement my head is 57cm.

[fa63]

I have an Octal as well; it is one of the few helmets on the market that fits my giant noggin' well Plus it is light and very well ventilated; I really forget that it is even on there most of the time.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

I just switched from a Catlike Whisper to a Ventral SPIN. I too was concerned about the lack of adjustability below the ears but for me it's not a problem, the fit is very good....

I had one and it fit me great as well, but the ear adjustability was just a complete deal breaker. What were they thinking with that?....

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by OtayBW

What were they thinking with that?....

If you ain't Swedish you'll never figure it out (no offense to tuscanyswe or any other Scandinavian intended)

[jischr]

I have a POC medium for the summer, which is tight with a headsweats cap; and a large POC MIPS for the winter for use with thicker headgear. If I ever need a new helmet I'll check out the POCs first.

[Bikeman7]

I bought a POC Ventral medium. It fit well except for the ear straps being a tad too tight. I returned it and bought a Giro Synthe with MIPS, which is the best helmet I’ve worn.

[sjbraun]

My buddies in Tucson like them for their ventilation. They say their POCs are definitely summer helmets, they ventilate too much for comfortable winter riding.