Helmet conundrum

Right my brain hurts trying to work this out so I'm hoping someone can help me.....
I recently bought a shark speed R helmet and while it's great, the forehead bit is just too padded and leaves me with a silly red mark across my head if I wear it for more than 10 minutes.
I contacted Shark and they said I just have to buy a different sized skull cap for it.
But what I can't work out is do I need a smaller one or a bigger one??

Would a small one be more padded or less?

Did you buy it from a shop or online?

New lids do tend to be overly tight. I can't speak for Shark, I bought a Shuberth from Helmet City online and am fortunate in the fact there is a franchised dealer close by.
Went in and they checked my purchase and assured me I had bought the right helmet, some time later the padding settled down and it is indeed the right fit. Like you I was getting red marks on my face wearing it.

I got it online from getgeared. I had tried it on in my local shop first but only for 30 odd seconds.
It is my sort of best helmet that I mainly use for decent ride outs (I have a cheapish caberg that I use for work and gym as it gets bashed about and thrown in lockers etc) so it may just be a case of bedding in but how long does it take? I'd say I've worn it for around 25 hours already?

I'd guess it's body(part) size it goes on, same as buying socks, shoes, gloves etc.

So you'd need a larger one (if it comes down to it).

Yeah I was thinking I'd need a larger one?
My theory is if the shell size is the same then a M would have the most padding and an XXL would have the least? Is that logical?

dudeofrude wrote:Is that logical?

It is to me

I'd have to consult Mr Spock