Helmet Help Needed

[rabbitears2]

I am in need of a new helmet. I guess my head has gotten larger over time(ha-ha) actually it doesn't meet present specs for safety. I have a few questions:
1. What are the present specifications for a new helmet?
2. Where is the best place to purchase a helmet-preferably reasonably priced.
3. What is the best way to measure not to get the wrong size-old helmet sz tag is missing.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Fast Jack]

Get a Snell rated one

Go to a large bike shop and try on helmets untill you find the fit you want , Check E bay for the same brand and size in the approved orange or yellow color .

[john527]

this worked for me

[16JBilly]

give pat gleason acall srp products i have one great

[john527]

theres a special going on with helmets that have GOPRO camera mounts

[stevegray]

helmets

Good one John, If I say that I might get another red FLAG, any ways a red flag beats a black flag any day

[jeff55v]

One thing to keep in mind, helmet fit will vary from one manufacturer to the other. Also, some brands of helmets fit round shaped heads better, other brands fit oval shaped heads better.
My old Arai helmet fit me nice and snug as size Large. When I bought a new Icon helmet, I had to go to an XL for the same fit.
Or else maybe my head is getting bigger... Which is entirely possible.

[blueskyracer]

One thing to keep in mind, helmet fit will vary from one manufacturer to the other. Also, some brands of helmets fit round shaped heads better, other brands fit oval shaped heads better.
My old Arai helmet fit me nice and snug as size Large. When I bought a new Icon helmet, I had to go to an XL for the same fit.
Or else maybe my head is getting bigger... Which is entirely possible.

Jeff I guess we would have to ask you wife about that

[Robert M Keogler]

Helmet size

Measurement
Measuring the head is a starting point for the entire sizing procedure. Due to varying shapes, heads that are apparently the same size when measured by a tape may not necessarily fit the same size helmet.The circumference of the head should be measured at a point approximately one inch above the eyebrows in front and at a point in the back of the head that results in the largest possible measurement. Take several measurements to make sure you have the largest one. This is the size to compare on our charts.

NOTE: If you have facial hair (beard) or an unusually thick head of hair, you may want to consider ordering 1 size up from what is shown on the sizing charts...especially if you are near the top of your size range.


BELL HELMET SIZE CONVERSION CHART


Inches Hat Size Metric Equals
21-1/4 6-3/4 54 XX-Small
21-5/8 6-7/8 55 XX-Small
22 7 56 X-Small
22-3/8 7-1/8 57 Small
22-3/4 7-1/4 58 Medium
23-1/8 7-3/8 59 Medium
23-1/2 7-1/2 60 Large
23-7/8 7-5/8 61 Large
24-1/4 7-3/4 62 X-Large
25-1/8 8 64 XX-Large
25-1/2 8 65 XX-Large
25-7/8 8-1/4 66 XX-Large
26-1/4 8-1/4 67 XX-Large
26-3/8 8-1/2 68 XX-Large

[stevegray]

helmets/robert

That's some fine specs, is that before/after jumping gun or win/towed in heat

[Robert M Keogler]

Sorry

Inches Hat Size Metric Equals
21-1/4 6-3/4 54 XX-Small
21-5/8 6-7/8 55 XX-Small
22 7 56 X-Small
22-3/8 7-1/8 57 Small
22-3/4 7-1/4 58 Medium
23-1/8 7-3/8 59 Medium
23-1/2 7-1/2 60 Large
23-7/8 7-5/8 61 Large
24-1/4 7-3/4 62 X-Large
25-1/8 8 64 XX-Large
25-1/2 8 65 XX-Large
25-7/8 8-1/4 66 XX-Large
26-1/4 8-1/4 67 XX-Large
26-3/8 8-1/2 68 XX-Large