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Posted by: tomeric914 Jul 31 2011, 10:57 AM

Looking at getting a new full face helmet and just wondering what others with a similar profile head have found successful fitment with? There are exactly no performance shops in my area that I know of who carry SA helmets. If there is one helmet that fits the long and narrow profile better than others, then I can seek them out in my business travels.

Posted by: john rogers Jul 31 2011, 11:19 AM

A good idea is to always try on the helmet you intend to trust you head with. Fire suits and shoes are also good to try on before buying. The helmet will have to fit snug but should not hurt if left on for a while.

I used to use a rubber inflated kid's ball and put it inside the helmet and then inflate it so the foam would be compressed some and it made the helmet feel better. My issue was the temple pieces of my glasses would be pushed against my face. The foam would start out loose but slowly come back over a weekend of racing.

Posted by: carr914 Jul 31 2011, 06:26 PM

Beiffe might fit your noggin

But alway try on a helmet, before buying

Go to a major race (ALMS, Indy, etc) there are usually Vendors there like Wine Country Motorsports or Stable Energies that are selling helmets

Posted by: neilca Aug 1 2011, 04:22 AM

A Simpson will probably fit you. I have a round head so I go with Bell.

Posted by: andys Aug 1 2011, 09:16 AM

Try as many different brands/models a s possible. They all fit distinctly differently, even when they're the same size. Don't be picky with the brand.
Andys

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 2 2011, 12:35 PM

Thanks. I understand that I need to try it on first, the problem being there are exactly no performance shops in my area that I know of who carry SA helmets.

If I'm lucky, Stable Energies may be at WG this weekend. I need to find out and see if they'll bring up some helmets for my noggin.

I have a Pyrotect XXL that I have used a wooden spoon on the front to get my head to fit a little more comfortably. It isn't as snug as I would like on the sides.

As I recall, Pyrotect and Bell are very similar (ie. for round heads). I've never heard of Bieffe. I'll have to check into them. Thanks TC!

Posted by: pt_700 Aug 2 2011, 12:41 PM

try an arai motorcycle helmet. pricey but worth it.

as i recal, the fit's called something like "round oval".

Posted by: carr914 Aug 2 2011, 02:23 PM

I just to my friends @ Stable and they will Not be at WG this weekend. The only time they to to the Glen is for the PCA Race in May

T.C.

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 2 2011, 07:21 PM

Yea, Cupomeat told me the same. Thanks though TC.

I checked out Bieffe's website but it didn't give me an option to search for a dealer. Also Googled "Bieffe Dealers" and "Bieffe Helmets" and got a lot of dead links. Any idea if they are in business still?

Posted by: carr914 Aug 2 2011, 07:48 PM

They may have retreated out of the US Market - I will do some checking

Here is the Bieffe Helmet I wear when I'm Instructing in a non-Hans car

Paul Tracy's

Posted by: carr914 Aug 3 2011, 02:48 PM

If your in Florida, come buy the house & try a few on

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 3 2011, 06:21 PM

One to match every outfit? I'd take you up on your offer, but the closest I'll be next week is Atlanta.

I think Bieffe bit the dust. http://www.bieffeamerica.com shows helmets and some pricing but no contact information. http://www.biefferacing.com is a dead domain. http://www.bieffe.it.com doesn't look like a helmet website.

Arai is probably the next in line to check out. Someone else mentioned Simpson.

Posted by: Britain Smith Aug 8 2011, 09:26 PM

I have a huge head and found that the G-Force helmets fit me the best.

-Britain

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 13 2011, 02:06 PM

Are there any big race shops in the Northeast (besides Stable Energies) who carry a wide variety of SA2010 helmets?

Posted by: Scarlet75 Aug 13 2011, 05:15 PM

You do realize we are in the middle of nowhere. All those DIRT events in your area and no Speed Shops?

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 13 2011, 05:58 PM

I realize that. That's why I'm asking. APEX Performance used to be in PA until they moved to SC. I just don't know where the next nearest place is that I stand a chance to be able to try on a helmet for my bizarre shaped head.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Aug 13 2011, 06:10 PM

I am waiting on a response from my cousin down in Clay. He races DIRT. Hopefully he will give a lead or two

Posted by: tomeric914 Aug 28 2011, 06:04 PM

Any race shops in Pittsburgh that have a good stock of helmets? I'm headed that way tomorrow.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 2 2011, 07:47 PM

Most makes have removable padding; some just the cheeks, some the crown as well, so you have some adjustment. Ask the dealer to break out the fitment foam and get what works for you. OMP and HJC shell shapes work well for a long head with high forehead. The HJC Si12 is superlight and I was able to select padding for the best fit. If you prefer an open face there are fewer options. The OMP Ghibli is HANS compatible and very comfortable, but isn't SFI/SA legal. Acceptable for most DEs and autocross, but not much else.

BTW... a HANS is money well spent. Safety is always a good investment.

Posted by: grantsfo Sep 2 2011, 11:46 PM

That's the most awesomely politically incorrect helmet I have ever seen!

Posted by: tomeric914 Sep 7 2011, 07:57 PM

Good info. I want to get away from the open face and go HANS for certain. Hopefully I find a place in my travels that I can try some on.

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 13 2012, 08:43 PM

Hey all, back on for the long narrow head helmet search again. No luck last year. Any good shops in the Sterling, VA area?

Posted by: stuttgart46 Apr 16 2012, 11:11 AM

If you're going to be at Road Atlanta, they have a shop trackside that sells all kinds of racing goodies.

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 16 2012, 04:58 PM

Unfortunately, I probably won't be at Road Atlanta anytime soon but thanks for the heads up.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 18 2012, 06:22 AM

OG Racing is over there.

22585 Markey Ct # D Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 430-3303

Posted by: stuttgart46 Apr 19 2012, 02:18 PM

OG Racing has great customer service as well.

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 19 2012, 06:19 PM

Thanks, I forgot about them! I was at their shop back in the mid 90's when it wasn't much.

Posted by: Racing916 Apr 21 2012, 11:57 AM

You could try Mark at OG Racing,

His family all track there cars in DE's and racing and the live outside of Syracuse. If you tell mark what you are looking for he could probably help you out.

Mark's number at OG is 800.934.9112

Posted by: tomeric914 Apr 21 2012, 04:27 PM

Thanks, I set up an appointment with them when I'll be down there in a few weeks.