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What fits & works well for me (averagely sized !) may well not work for you in your vertically challenged state Simon. For example, I really like Shoei flip front helmets - they fit me like a glove, I can ride all day with no discomfort & I find them reasonably quiet. My wife cannot get along with them at all (the strap hurts her jaw), and is an Arai afficionado.
So while recommendation of particular brands for durability, build quality, experience of the adequacy (or not !) of their protective qualities may be useful for pointing you towards investigating those particular brands in preference to others initially, you really need to get to a larger outlet and try some kit on.
FWIW I have had good results from BMW own brand kit (many years ago) but these days mainly buy from the German suppliers Louis & Polo - it helps that I habitually tour Germany in the Autumn, so there are usually good deals to be had in store then (both marques have an extensive outlet presence in Geramny). Louis mail order in the UK, but that doesn't help you in trying stuff on - Polo in the UK is SportsBikeShop, who do have outlets (my nearest is in Leeds). Locally I also have J & S and Infinity, so can get to experience a wide range of brands. I also have good experience of IXS products & MRs B likes Held (on her second textile suit from them ATM).
You must have some clothing specialists near you for a trying-on session ?
Nigel B.
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