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Message: [QUOTE="Okiewan, post: 1477286, member: 16119"] Good stuff here [USER=20652]@RM_guy[/USER] . You can get away with boots that are a little too large with the hope of them lasting a couple of years, but like your dealer and RM_guy said, a snug fit is vital with helmets. It can be a tough pill to swallow (buying helmets) for sure. They can be expensive and they can be junk after a bad enough crash. But it comes down to the age-old question; "how much is your/their head worth?". Do NOT buy a used helmet, if you have ANY other option. 1) You don't know what's it's been through. 2) It has broken-in to the previous owner's head. 3) Unless the liner is removeable/replaceable, it's nasty. 4) *** If you have no other option, a used one is better than nothing. *** The hardcore attitude here is "if you can't afford the correct gear, you can't afford this sport". Or, maybe you just need to save up a little longer. Either way, the point is obvious, this is an expensive sport. Some of us will have to make sacrifices to get in the game. Maybe a less expensive/older bike? It will be a good amount of time before a new rider "needs" a bigger/faster/cooler bike, but he/she will always need to be properly protected. Good luck on your new adventure. Keep us up to date on your progress! [/QUOTE]