Nice looking and feeling helmet for water fun.

I often have a hard time finding helmets that will fit my big XL head, but this one is great.
It's very comfortable and I'm looking forward to adding the Salamander visor to it, that I ordered at the same time.
The only thing I did to the helmet was to remove the ear covers. I like to be able to clearly hear my VHF radio and sailing buddies when on the water, and I'm concerned the covers might hinder that a little.
Fortunately they pop right out.
Now I don't have to worry about the boom splitting my head open during an accidental jibe.
I also like that it covers so much of my skull and should be good for shading my head from the sun, while the vents keep things cool.

I'll edit this review after I've had a chance to use it on the water.

Absolutely loved this helmet, I just wish they made this exact model without the ear covers.

Gotta admit, I am pleased. I was initially deterred by the off-name brand, assuming it was flimsy or a foreign knock off. SO I bought the Bert with the brim... It felt like a bucket on my head, even with the dial adjustment. SO I returned it and decided to give this one a try. It fits very well. Looks great. I went with the wood grain pattern. The entire helmet is very flexible , despite providing adequate protection. The ear pads are removable, but I only left them in for 10 seconds because they began to hurt my ears immediately. They are soft but for whatever reason, resulted in too much pressure against my ears, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. I would buy again

I've had it for 1 1/2 years and it's still going strong. I wear it when I surf, which I do regularly. I thought the inner lining would peel off pretty quickly but so far there is no sign. I'm quite happy with this helmet. I recommend it.