Wearing a riding helmet with a cochlear implant

I didn't even know you could get riding helmets with cochlear implants!

ETA: That was uncalled for, sorry. It's a subject I know nothing about. I hope you get an answer more helpful than mine.
 
you may have to buy a slightly bigger hat- but that risks it being too lose. some hats are quite different in shape- i tried on tonnes the other day as needed a new one- some seemed to have much more space around the ear area than others (i don't have an implant- just a random observation!). you don't want to compromise the hat- but could a bit of padding be removed?
hope you find a solution
 
I have no personal experience of this but would suggest that you contact Pro tector as I know they do made to measure inserts so may be able to help you.
 
I know someone who does it, but she has had a specialist helmet made. I don't know the details of this, or how expensive it would be. Otherwise, to ride in a well fitting helmet, she has to take them off/out. If she were to ride in a helmet that allowed her to wear the implants it would be dangerously too big.

Sorry I can't offer more help, but specialist helmets are available, which AFAIK are the only really safe option.
 
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