How long does the "cold" last on this cap? Does it have a snug fit or a loose fit for an average sized head?
262387
Pretty easy to fit with the velcro lap.(Sorry about my english, I speak french).I bought 3 caps. Always 2 inthe cooler. 20-30 mn staying cold.
262388
20-30 minutes. Snug. I have a large head and it is too tight. My 6 girlfriends have tried in the hat and it is snug enough on everyone. Good luck!!
262389
good question. The cold lasts approx 40 minutes. So the manufacturer says you should buy two, in order to have the cold last long enough. There does not seem to be much science dedicated to whether, how, and how long the cold caps work but most people we have contacted says it works but they are not clear on how diligently you should apply the cold cap, in other words whether one cap for 45 minutes is enough or whether you need to buy two of them.The standard one that we bought was just the right fit for my wife's average head.
262390
Penguin, the only good cap, lasts 30 min. The fake caps last only 15 min because they don't have the right gel, a substance that was developed and patented by Penguin developer. Penguin are designed for a tight fit. Because Frank Fonda, developer/scientist calculates use for your hair type and type of chemo, Penguins are MUCH BETTER.
262391
I can't speak about the fit, but, yes I agree that the chill will last ~ 20min.....
262392
I was using dry ice to cool them, getting them very coldand I would say you need to change them every 30 min or so. Make sure you follow the directions and wet the hair. Especially if the hair is really thick or else it wont work well enough. If you want to contact me I am done with the ones I bought and would sell them to you discounted. Robert_h_reeves@yahoo.comYou definitely need more then one. I would say at least three. The fit well with the chin strap. Also, you should use then about 20 min before and for a good while after you receive the chemo. The longer after the better as your body filters out the chemo lowering the amount in your blood. I was using dry ice to cool them, getting them very coldand I would say you need to change them every 30 min or so. Make sure you follow the directions and wet the hair. Especially if the hair is really thick or else it wont work well enough. If you want to contact me I am done with the ones I bought and would sell them to you discounted. Robert_h_reeves@yahoo.comYou definitely need more then one. I would say at least three. The fit well with the chin strap. Also, you should use then about 20 min before and for a good while after you receive the chemo. The longer after the... » Read More I was using dry ice to cool them, getting them very coldand I would say you need to change them every 30 min or so. Make sure you follow the directions and wet the hair. Especially if the hair is really thick or else it wont work well enough. If you want to contact me I am done with the ones I bought and would sell them to you discounted. Robert_h_reeves@yahoo.comYou definitely need more then one. I would say at least three. The fit well with the chin strap. Also, you should use then about 20 min before and for a good while after you receive the chemo. The longer after the better as your body filters out the chemo lowering the amount in your blood. « Show Less
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Elasto fad was started by a scammer out of New Orleans who ran Camp Coastal after hurricane Katrina. Penguin Cold Caps are by a British scientist with 20 yrs experience. I used both and elastos cold is uneven, lasts only 15 min. and freeze as hard as a rock.
262394
I changed my caps every 1/2 hour. The cold is extreme the first time you wear them and then you get kind of used to it. They fit pretty well, but I lost hair on the top of my head and I think that is because the caps didn't have as much contact on the top of my head. I probably have a "smallish" head, so a bigger head would probably have a snugger fit.
223560
I have this and it stays cold for a while. My son wears it for an hour after pitching and it is still good after that. I just keep it cold in a cooler before we use it and back in the freezer for the next time. Hope this info helps.
61917
This cap is one size fits all. My 6 yo daughter wears it fine and it also fits my rather large head fine. It measures 8 in around the head and 5.5 in from forehead to top of head when hat is in relaxed state. It does not snag your hair which is the best feature. It does not keep water out, merely keeps hair away from the face to minimize hair snagging with the goggles. We have a pink one and it does leach the dye the first few times we hand washed it. Overall, it is a great cap and superior to silicone ones.
444228
Well I have....it's like a hoodie...just pull it over the cap or visor...surprisingly it didn't stretch out the balaclava. Still snug w/o anything underneath.
648190
I can wear the hat and it feels ok, the straps don't close very comfortably but I have a really round face. My husband has kind of a big head and it is very snug on him. It is very loose on my 6 year old son he keeps the straps closed so it doesn't fall off all the time. I think it will fit a small to average size adult head fine they just might want to leave the straps open.
396734
I have an average size head and got a small- only size available at time of order- and while it is snug, I would say that is preferable to being too loose. also, it will over time somewhat stretch. also consider its use- if it is to protect during vigorous contact, such as cane fighting, you definitely want it snug, not loose. realize this isn't a definitive answer, but small/medium I would try small. you can always exchange and prime shipping was very prompt.
1182650
I have used this helmet on 3-5 hour rides in Indiana summers on high humidity days and it is about the same as wearing a ball cap. That is why I like the helmet, it is light and not restrictive. If it is hot, you will sweat, but it is a great helmet for rides in high(er) temps.
1862863
I have had no problem with this cap. I've had it for over 1 1/2 years. Looks and works like the day I bought it.
295281
I would size up. I have a small /medium head but I do not like tight hats plus it has a neck cord so wont blow off. I got an XL.
1456023
It fit a small adult head. It comes in two pieces and is made of cheap and thin plastic. So do not pay to much for it.
1428679
I didn't have trouble... I actually have a small head (I know, weird... but I buy my hats in the youth section), but I didn't find it a problem. My husband has the mens' version of this, and he has a large head (wears 8 1/4" baseball cap) and he didn't have any trouble. I think that the material must stretch enough that it isn't a problem.
1490637
I cannot answer that because I was never able to get it to fit with a good enough seal to wear it longer than 15 minutes. I hope that is helpful. I did change mask styles which helped some and I wear the mad just a little looser; seems crazy, but it helped, some.
141713
My kids use them with out hats or bennies. They haven't complained about the cold yet. I got the XL for them and tightened it down. Works great.
1038557
6 7/8 would be pretty small. I'd assume that size would be for a middle schooler. I wear 7 5/8 and it fits great for my adult head. I have another hat that's 7 1/2 and it's too snug unless I shave my head. Even with the flex fit.
33932
I have worn mine for up to three hours at a whack and haven't had any problems with it. It is adjustable for headsize, so you can loosen it up if it is too tight. I believe I could wear mine all day without a problem, but have no need to since my work in the woods is usually only for several hours at the most.
302926
It depends upon your hat size. I have a large head, 7 1/2 hat size, and a wide face, and typically wear "L" or "XL" helmets.This one fit fine, but was a smidge snug at the temples. However, after a couple of hours, the foam compressed and it fir perfectly.
263222
Cap fits just fine. I'm careful not to over tighten, but seals like it should.