Member Contributer Lobster Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 I wear an XL Arai Quantum F helmet...fits like butter with NO messing / sanding with the foam under the pads. Just curious if anyone knows what helmet(s) generally might fit close to the same? (yeah...uh...helmets not made by Arai...I know there were some jokes just waiting...) Anyone have experience or know where there is some data on this? How's that for a scientific experiment !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Only 2 lids that fit me well are Arai (got RX-7 and XD-3) and Shoei (currently RF-1100, have owned all the RF series in the past) wear size "L" in both I tried many other helmets but never as comfortable as those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Maybe this will help --- http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/index.cgi?Submit_Button=Helmet_Sizing_Chart I have seen a much simpler chart out there but cant find it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I also wear an arai (or awry) quantum in XL. Those fit me perfectly, so: Nolan N102 XL: Good fit but after breaking in a 1/4 size too big Nolan and X-Lite in L: WILL NOT FIT AGV s-4: XL: Fit is ok, but oddly enough, it feels too small. I guess because the chin bar is really tight in there Shark RSF3 XL: Sorta like the Nolan, but maybe even slightly roomier KBC VR2 XXL: Closest I have ever found to an Arai Quantum. It caresses my gourd. Love it. ICON Variant L: Fits like most XLs, but has a very, very small hot-spot on the forehead. I am hoping that after break in it will go away (prolly will) Bieffe Predator L: Fits tight, but it is not un-comfy. Really an open wheel car helmet but I liked it alot. Last year I tried to create a helmet sizing database thread, but you all poo-pooed it and it died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 for what its worth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer motormike Posted August 16, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 I think Web Bike World has a helmet shape chart if that helps any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Lobster Posted August 16, 2011 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 16, 2011 Timmy, thank you sir! Funny...on your old thread, you said the AGV fit perfectly, but on this one you say it is only OK. I may try a new helmet just for kicks this year....we will see. I really would like to shake your hand one of these days. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Lets hope that will happen sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 [quote name='Lobster' timestamp='1313491036' post='796262' I may try a new helmet just for kicks this year....we will see. Got this bad boy brand new on ebay for 16 bucks. Closest to an Arai as I have ever felt. I LOVE this fella (except for the cool-guy graffix) KBC VR2-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am trying to find a helmet as well. I was using an HJC CS-12, which fit great. It hit the ground on a lowside, so I purchased an EXO-700. It feels great for about 30 minutes, then I start feeling pressure on my temples and after about an hour my head is pounding. Obviously NOT the fit I need, although I love it for commuting...nice and quiet. I am trying to determine what headshape I should be looking for...does it mean my head is narrower than the EXO-700 fit? I have a large head...7-5/8 or 7-3/4 on a fitted hat for instance. I usually buy an XL helmet assuming they will "break-in" a bit. Maybe I am doing it wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Africord Posted October 6, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 6, 2011 I think Web Bike World has a helmet shape chart if that helps any. +1. They are my primary source on replacement helmets. Current lid is Shark RSR2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted October 6, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am trying to find a helmet as well. I was using an HJC CS-12, which fit great. It hit the ground on a lowside, so I purchased an EXO-700. It feels great for about 30 minutes, then I start feeling pressure on my temples and after about an hour my head is pounding. Obviously NOT the fit I need, although I love it for commuting...nice and quiet. I am trying to determine what headshape I should be looking for...does it mean my head is narrower than the EXO-700 fit? I have a large head...7-5/8 or 7-3/4 on a fitted hat for instance. I usually buy an XL helmet assuming they will "break-in" a bit. Maybe I am doing it wrong? As far as I know (and I own two EXO-700's), they are a neutral head shape fit. I also wear Shoei RF-1000's. With pain at the temples, it sounds as if your head is too round (wide) for the EXO-700, unless I am misunderstanding you. If you do have a round head, stay away from Shark helmets too as they are narrow. I thought the HJC's were for round/wide heads. As mentioned above, go to Webbikeworld.com. They test helmets ad nauseaum and catagorize them according to head shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillRyder Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I am trying to determine what headshape I should be looking for...does it mean my head is narrower than the EXO-700 fit? I have a large head...7-5/8 or 7-3/4 on a fitted hat for instance. I usually buy an XL helmet assuming they will "break-in" a bit. Maybe I am doing it wrong? FWIW, I also wear a 7 3/4 hat, and my helmets have always been XXL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 XXL is just a tad too loose. Webbikeworld shows most HJC and EXO in the same Slightly Narrow category, although HJC appears in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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