surely i’m not the only one out there with a massive head… currently riding in a one k defender, and i swear to you, you could see my head from space it looks so big. any helmet suggestions?
make sure you are using a helmet made for your head shape. if you are a long oval in a round helmet, it will be several sizes too large to accommodate the length of your head. I’m 7 3/8 and ride in a aero helmet (https://www.arrohelmets.com). one of the few snell rated, mips helmets. My head doesn’t look big in it.
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Fellow big head over here. I wear a 61 so Kask & Ovation are the only hemets that make my head look small
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I am a 7 3/8 as well and I am loving my Uvex Mips helmet. uvex exxential II MIPS
It is lightweight, and has great airflow. I don’t typically use it at shows, it suits me to use as a schooling helmet. But would like the same helmet in something more showy if possible.
I tried the Arro on last year at land rover and the lining had a pressure spot right on my forehead. I loved the way it looked on me, but I wanted to try 1 size larger to confirm before I spent that money, but it was the largest they made at the time so I skipped since I wasn’t 100% sure that the lining would stay down away from that pressure point it made.
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I bought it without trying and there was a pressure point but it disappeared after wearing it a few times. They also sent it w extra sized inserts- 1 size larger and one smaller.
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I think you need to visit a store and try a bunch on, if at all possible. I have a huge head (7.5, XL, 61cm sizes) and the Uvexx mentioned up thread did not fit me at all. There are different shapes and preferences at play with helmets, not just size.
I currently wear a Tipperary Devon and a Charles Owen Kylo. I like both and don’t notice a huge difference between the two as far as fit or ventilation. I did not have success with the CO MyPS, even with various liners, or the Tipperary Windsor (I only buy MIPS helmets now). The Trauma Void Lynx fit well and I tried to order one, but after 6+ months of back order I canceled it.
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I agree completely!!! I am the one upthread loving the Uvexx, but I was able to try on the Tipperary Devon & Charles Owen Kylo & those did not fit me at all! I can make the MyPS work, and use it for showing, but don’t love it.
Try them on! I don’t have any local tack stores & used the 3Day in Kentucky to try everything on. If you can make it to Kentucky this year, I would suggest planning on trying things on there.
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consolation. big head=lots of brains,
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As a fellow big head rider, I found the XL Tipperary Sportage to fit very well and not acknowledge how big my head is. One K is too round and hurt my forehead a lot.
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bless you
I completely agree with Uvex! I wear a 7 5/8, yes, you read that right! I know dial helmets aren’t ideal, but it’s the only MIPS helmet I’ve found that’s comfortable on my big melon. Good luck!
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I too have a big head, just recently got a new helmet, and I think I tried almost every model they had at my local Dover. I ended up with the Tipperary Windsor, which is very comfortable for me. It has the adjustable band dial in the back and it’s a MIPS helmet, and I’m loving it.
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Just bought an Arro for my son. Very impressed with the fit and the technology behind it, very important to us as he has two mechanical heart valves and is on a hefty dose of Coumadin daily.
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I’m also in the gargantuan cranium club. And whoever talked about having a weird triangle shaped head to boot? Yes. It’s been a struggle my whole life. Although mine involves some weird pressure point in the front. Oval helmets help, but CO’s are not oval enough for my forehead and always give me a headache, while also looking and fitting very weird.
The Tipperary Windsor and Tipperary Devon are the best fitting helpmates I have ever had. Period. Love the fact that they also have MIPS. I had a Tipperary Sportage in the past for schooling rides at home, and it was hideous but very comfortable as well.
I’m looking at skull caps… and am going to have to pick one at some point this year… and am dreading it. If anyone who has a huge ovalish, but also distorted noggin (
) has any advice on skull cap models to consider, it would be much appreciated.
