Need help!! Helmet padding!

[kimsch72]

My DD has the smallest Rip It helmet they make and its too big. Would like to try using extra padding, but not sure which will work or if any. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Dirtybird]

You can get a fit kit for the helmets. We've had to order or get from our local sports store. Some are universal and some helmet brand specific

 

[JAD]

We buy "fit kits" for our Worth helmets that are basically extra padding that goes around the ear holes and top liner. I am sure you could make it work for a Rip-It helmet, but it may not have a custom fit appearance.

 

[kimsch72]

Thank you to the both of you. I will check and see what I can find.

 

[Indiana]

You can buy PVC pipe cement in the hardware store; we've found that it works very well for securing padding to the helmet. A chin strap helps - the kind that secures with a chin cup. When our DD was 11, the chin cup was the way to go. You can buy chin straps in the sporting goods store, sometimes with the football stuff if you can't find it with the softball gear.

 

[Bill S]

Check eBay. There are a number of companies selling fit kits (including universal kits) that might be helpful.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

My DD has the smallest Rip It helmet they make and its too big. Would like to try using extra padding, but not sure which will work or if any. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Check with the manufacture to see what they recommend first.

Then if that doesn't work out check online for a OEM fitting kit

 

[Down and Out]

We had to do the same thing this year with our team helmet. Home Depot has foam weatherstripping that works perfectly!

 

[kimsch72]

Tried the manufacturer and only suggested to a wear a cap under the helmet. I will be trying the other suggestions as well. Thanks everyone!