Does anybody know if they make a helmet suitable for kiting in the 65cm and up range.( Big head of hair). I have a xl(62cm) snowboard helmet right now
but it sits like a yamaka up there on my noggin. I dont think its doin what its suppose to.
I have three children that need me not to be in diapers. Any thoughts would be great.indigo_wolf - 20-4-2010 at 09:34 PM
Are you looking for a particular style of helmet?
Skate?
Multi-Sport (more coverage to back of the head)?
Moto (chinbar)?
This should be doable... this is the sizing for Bell Moto Helmets:
E shell: (M:57-58CM:7 ¼), (L:59-60CM:7 ½)
F shell: (XL:61-62CM:7 ¾), (XXL:63-64CM:8.0)
Giro Sizing in your range runs like this:
XL 23 - 23.75 in / 59 - 60.5 cm
XXL 23.75 - 24.5 in / 60.5 - 62.5 cm
What you might be running into is that different manufacturers' helmets skew more towards one shape head vs. the other. Generally it is described as
round vs. egg. It might just be a matter of finding a helmet that better suits your head shape.
ATB,
SamKamikuza - 20-4-2010 at 09:49 PM
Hair cut works well too.indigo_wolf - 20-4-2010 at 09:59 PM
That phrase is blasphemy to some. :o
ATB,
SamKamikuza - 20-4-2010 at 11:03 PM
Brain damage or a kewl 'do? I went and got the clippers Nothing worse than
helmet hair too and think of the savings on shampoo indigo_wolf - 21-4-2010 at 01:34 AM
Except for the "apparent wind indicator", my preference is generally for short hair that I can finger comb as I am running for the train.
Unfortunately at that length, wind drying generally leading to a close approximation of "squirrel" hair.
ATB,
SamMaven454 - 21-4-2010 at 02:26 AM
I just find that helmets are a lot easier to deal with if you don't have to worry about getting the hair out of the way when you put them on. But I
can understand not wanting to cut it.Jahworks - 21-4-2010 at 04:11 AM
I dont know what kind of helmet i might need, mainly for atb on soccerfield grass, but for the occasional lofting as well.
The problem is that i have been to all the ski, bike, and skate stores in my area to try on but the biggest they can get is 62cm. so, that leaves
the internet which means no trying on. and with all these kites im buying I cant afford the crap shoot.
And for my hair, i am a Rasta so a trim is out of my hands (goin on 12 years now). There is one S-one cromag xxxl i have found but is this
sufficient protection for what im doin?
link. http://www.xsportsprotective.com/s-one-cromag-xl-skateboard-helmet.htmlMaven454 - 21-4-2010 at 04:18 AM
A skateboard helmet should be sufficient for kite ground boarding.rocfighter - 21-4-2010 at 04:40 AM
I got my hair cut about 10 years ago. Now I just trim it about waist length, I trimmed about 6" off my beard before going to Antigua. Sandy was sooo
happy!!PHREERIDER - 21-4-2010 at 05:29 AM
dread lock it down!powerkiter82 - 21-4-2010 at 06:14 AM
SIXSIXONE makes several XL skateboard helmets that are very reasonably priced. I have the same problem, Im just a physically large guy, and I don't
even have the hair problem. I am 28 years old with a very short haircut and going bald. There are several makes of motocross helmets that are that
large as well.Drewculous - 21-4-2010 at 06:23 AM
i bought mine online... skates.com... just call them.. tell them the dimensions, and they'll send you the right bucket... ive got a huge melon, and
this was an issue for me... i placed my order, after having them tell me it would fit... well it didnt. they sent me a ups label, and tried again...
new bucket fit well..
if you find the right "store" they'll work to take care of ya... especially if you corner a customer svc rep, who told you one thing, but it went the
other way....
All in all... took me a couple weeks to get the right bucket, but its all good now
good luckMaven454 - 21-4-2010 at 06:27 AM
That's pretty sweet Drew.indigo_wolf - 21-4-2010 at 07:03 AM
FWIW: XsportsProtective is pretty good to deal with. I bought a Giro through them. Alas, Giros have a fair latitude in sizing, and I had to return
it for a smaller size as I was right at the cusp of two sizes.
They didn't offer a UPS label and I didn't ask about it as the service rep probably couldn't have given me a definitive answer based on where I was on
the Giro sizing chart.
They are in OH and I am in MA. I got the original helment and the exchange in two days each time. I just sent back the original helmet on the mule
train for not too much and my account was credited when they got the package.
All in all a pretty no muss transaction. I don't know the S-One brand, but my experience with the retailer was pleasant enough.
ATB,
Sambigben91682 - 21-4-2010 at 08:49 AM
I have a similarly giant Mellon, I got the Giro G9 (which I think is on to the g10 now) but the xxl fits me quite comfortably on my 7 & 7/8ths
dome (room to spare actually). It has a ratcheting adjustment, similar to a hardhat, that is very effective for adjustment on the fly. The helmet it
big enough that I can loosen it up and fit a thin hat under it in the winter. Well worth the slightly high cost. You should check it out, it's the
only helmet I've found that's comfortable for me, and I ordered and returned about 10 before I found it.indigo_wolf - 21-4-2010 at 09:49 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by bigben91682
Well worth the slightly high cost. You should check it out, it's the only helmet I've found that's comfortable for me, and I ordered and returned
about 10 before I found it.
10 ?!?! Does USPS have a frequent flyer program?
Giro is indeed up to G10 now, and still has the In Form sizing system, adjustable venting, and removable ear pads for cooler weather.
ATB,
Samrocfighter - 21-4-2010 at 11:02 AM
I think it is easy to use too.Jahworks - 21-4-2010 at 05:39 PM
I appreciate all the feedback, thats good to know about the reailer being decent to deal with, that goes along way with internet ordering. I think I
was just trying to avoid buying and trying ten different lids to find the right one. Three kids and a full time business I dont have a lot of time to
spare. also got save some time for kiting too, :singing:
thanks again guyspokitetrash - 28-4-2010 at 01:23 PM
I've got a really big buddy who has resorted to using a KFC bucket with a couple eye holes!erratic winds - 28-4-2010 at 01:29 PM
I can't stress a full-face MTB style helmet for KiteATB enough. I like keeping my teeth in my head and my chin off the dirt.
Nothing worse than
helmet hair too and think of the savings on shampoo