Comments on "Helmet Basics & Buying"

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 3:04 pm

This thread is for comments and response to the MB Guide "Helmet Basics & Buying".

Enjoy!

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:25 pm

Alright, is anyone aware of a company that sells especially LARGE sizes of helmets? I am currently wearing a "nitro touring" 3/4 face helmet,
sized XXXX, that's right 4X!. (no I'm not deformed, I just need someplace large to keep all these brains.) I'm waiting for a 5X from my local dealer because that 4X is a little too snug. I know some helmets just run on the large side. Does anyone have any suggestions

Help a big headed scooter brother out
Howard

Ronin · Post by **Ronin** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:59 pm

How about something like this??

http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collect ... ges=&c=&s=

luckyleighton · Post by **luckyleighton** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:34 pm

I have the biggest head I have ever seen and squeeze it into an XL. You sir are an inspiration.

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:12 am

What size is your head? I'm a 7 5/8—too big for many helmets. Can't buy hats off the rack. It's a pain in the ass.

I currently wear a XXL Vega Summit II. It's a modular with the largest interior space of any on the market. I couldn't even shut some of the helmets that I tried on.

Check out this guide to extra (extra extra) large helmets:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... elmets.htm

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:37 am

ericalm wrote:I currently wear a XXL Vega Summit II. It's a modular with the largest interior space of any on the market.

That thing is bigger than some apartments I've had!

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:37 pm

Thanks for the help with very large helmets. I want to buy locally, but it looks like I will be forced to buy over the net.

Alix B · Post by **Alix B** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:11 am

Eric this is just great info and thanks for taking the time to post it.

I wish this stuff had been there when I was shopping and panicking and hurrying. Our local flavors had no scooter stuff and I wanted to die rather than wear female icon shtuff. Thankfully, research online led me to Corazzo for my jacket.

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:35 am

Quick comment on "never buy a used helmet" in the guide, which is besides the fact that you don't know if the helmet has been dropped, helmets also have an age limit. Usually dealers say about 5 year life span. After that the materials lose some of their impact absorbing qualities, simply due to age, and weather/ sun exposure. This also means that you should replace a helmet every so many years. I gave up a really beautiful Arai helmet based on this info. I had it since I was a teenager, which means it was about 20 years old when I started riding on my own. I threw it away rather than let anyone try to use it.