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Northeastern Penna. | For those who wear helmets, does anyone know if motorcycle half helmets are sized differently than the full face helmets ?
I wear a size 2XL full face helmet.
I recently ordered and tried on half helmets from Zox and GLX in sizes 3XL.
I swear they were actually size L or XL.
Checking the sizing chart for these helmet manufacturers, they couldn't possibly be the sizes stated on the helmet.
I know most helmets are made in China, where they are a smaller people, but there are big sizes in all other clothing items, for big men everywhere.
What's the deal with motorcycle half helmets?
Is there such a website that one can order a custom sized half helmet or are there half helmets made that are true to size ?
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| I don't ever buy helmets on the internet for that very reason...The times that I went to dealer and tried on the helmet that fit, then ordered on line it did not fit...Learned my lesson and if you ask, most places will sell at or close to the internet prices...... |
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | There isn't any real 'sizing' standard. Like shoes and pants, every manufacturer has their own 'lasts' that they size things from. Chances are, if you order on line you'll wind up with an 'Oriental large' and their idea of 'large' won't match yours. ask anyone who's purchased domestic consumption condoms in the far east, they are about the same size as a finger cot (the rubberized page flipping thingie).
I've got a huge melon and a large number of 3X sized helmets seriously pinch my knob so I'll tell the sales person that I'd like to wear the helmet for a few minutes while I look @ other things to see if there are any 'hot spots' before I make a purchase, sometimes I still need to have a minor 'discussion' with a new helmet using a deadblow hammer and a brass drift on my sheetmetal forming shot bag. |
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Indianapolis, IN | wjoel - 2011-06-12 9:39 PM .................... I swear they were actually size L or XL. Checking the sizing chart for these helmet manufacturers, they couldn't possibly be the sizes stated on the helmet. ............... What's the deal with motorcycle half helmets? Is there such a website that one can order a custom sized half helmet or are there half helmets made that are true to size ? wjoel, as with the previous response there is no established standard for helmet size, or for that matter shape either. At webbikeworld they test as many helmets as they can as far as function and fit. This is probably the most honest and accurate source of size and shape info on the web. You will still have to make a judgement call though based on their information. Here is a link to there helmet page. Also along the right hand column are other pages you can click on related to specific characteristics regarding helmet fit and shape. Good luck. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm PS Reputable on line helmet sources such as motorcycle superstore, and cyclegear, etc. offer no questions asked exchanges as long as a return is still in new condition. |
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, FL United States | I agree. My full-face is a 2XL and fits snugly. The 1/2 helmet I use for rides close to home is a MEDIUM and is VERY loose! Go figure :-( |
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Gettysburg, 2008 Tour Premium | It has to do with the size of the BRAIN that half helmet wearers have, therefore smaller size is required. Kinda like the BB in a shoe box syndrome.
No offense to anyone, actually my Scorpion with the flip up/down shield is the same as my Shoei full face XXL. |
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | When it gets warm around my neck of the woods I put the SHOEI 3/4 away and wear my Carbon Fibre 1/2, and NO ONE has ever accused me of having a tiny brain- |
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| I bought 1 helmet online anr it was too big. I have a modular helmet and I ordered a modular and the one that I ordered was way too big. I will never buy another helmet online again. |
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Just A General Question ?