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Helmet for long but narrow head? |
tomeric914 |
Jul 31 2011, 10:57 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
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.
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carr914 |
Jul 31 2011, 06:26 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,140 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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 |
Bullethead |
Sep 2 2011, 07:47 PM
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Oil Cooled heart Group: Members Posts: 897 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States |
But always 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 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. |
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