TommyT Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hi folks, I suppose it depends to a great extent on exactly where the implant sits but does anyone have any ideas for cycle helmets? "Standard" cycle helmets tend to have the securing band right over my RONDO. As I would rather be able to hear when riding I don't currently wear a helmet but the kids do fret about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jdashiell Posted August 21, 2018 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I hear ya All hats and helmets sit right where the implant is. I have considered cutting a hole in the band of my bike helmet so my processor fits comfortably I have to do the same for all my hats and my HardHat I wear on construction sites too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Featherston Posted August 21, 2018 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 @Jdashiell - Joe, do be careful. Bike helmets and hardhats are designed to be used intact. Cutting into the inserts affects structural integrity. There are bike helmets that can be adjusted for size with a knob on the back. I've heard of people using those, just starting large and tighten till it's fitting properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jdashiell Posted August 21, 2018 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I have helmets with the knob and am uncomfortable smashing the processor to my head ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Featherston Posted August 22, 2018 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I did think of that. Do you have a Sonnet? Could you move the processor up from behind your ear? If it's inside the helmet it won't go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 22, 2018 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Some people purchase extra long cables and attach the processor to their shirts so the only thing under the helmet is the coil. When biking, it may be helpful to place the processors in EarGear covers when worn this way to block wind noise. Med-El offers BabyWear which allows only the coil to remain on the head too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asher kim Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I wear a very thin Nike cap underneath my bike helmet it holds the processor in place underneath my helmet and stops it coming off when I remove the bike helmet. My implant has slid down and now sits directly above my ear. I think it may be because I have 6 monthly head MRI scans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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