Poorly fitted helmets
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Have you ever noticed how many riders wear a poor-fitting helmet? I've started to notice this more and more, to the point where it's almost a game; sitting enjoying a cup of tea, watching people put on or take off their helmet and I'd say the majority range from being a bit loose to visibly wobbling when it's on, making them look like a bobblehead. In most cases its with Rossi and Marquez replica lids, so I assume people are just buying design over fit. It's bonkers.
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I had decided to buy an Arai "Mick Doohan" Replica -yes kids, it was a longtime ago....
In the shop, I couldn't get a new one in size M over my head without feeling like it would split. At the NEC Bike Show, Arai had a range of helmets for the punters to try on, and after they had been on and off a few heads, size M was stretched enough to fit my head.
I bought a size M instead of L, and once bedded in, was a perfect fit.
Otherwise, I would have bought a size L which would then have flopped around once bedded in, which is what I guess is what you are seeing with those riders.
In the shop, I couldn't get a new one in size M over my head without feeling like it would split. At the NEC Bike Show, Arai had a range of helmets for the punters to try on, and after they had been on and off a few heads, size M was stretched enough to fit my head.
I bought a size M instead of L, and once bedded in, was a perfect fit.
Otherwise, I would have bought a size L which would then have flopped around once bedded in, which is what I guess is what you are seeing with those riders.
BOR said:
I had decided to buy an Arai "Mick Doohan" Replica -yes kids, it was a longtime ago....
In the shop, I couldn't get a new one in size M over my head without feeling like it would split. At the NEC Bike Show, Arai had a range of helmets for the punters to try on, and after they had been on and off a few heads, size M was stretched enough to fit my head.
I bought a size M instead of L, and once bedded in, was a perfect fit.
Otherwise, I would have bought a size L which would then have flopped around once bedded in, which is what I guess is what you are seeing with those riders.
No. In the shop, I couldn't get a new one in size M over my head without feeling like it would split. At the NEC Bike Show, Arai had a range of helmets for the punters to try on, and after they had been on and off a few heads, size M was stretched enough to fit my head.
I bought a size M instead of L, and once bedded in, was a perfect fit.
Otherwise, I would have bought a size L which would then have flopped around once bedded in, which is what I guess is what you are seeing with those riders.
I think price and design is what is leading to what the OP is seeing. AGV rossi reps are cheap online, take a guess at the size as long as it feels 'OK'
Can't say I've noticed that many ill fitting helmets in London but then there isn't the speed to make this obvious.
I've been a Shoei 59cm Large for the 21 years (7 actual helmets) I've been biking lol - I looked at Arais last time round and again their large is initially a tight fit on my head.. they've also changed their head shapes over the years because their helmets never fitted comfortably on me before.
In the olden days you were either a shoei or arai head shape!
Yes the 59 L XSpirit 3 (Marquez helmet model) does fit me extremely well but I got a GT Air instead
AGV just really don't fit my head full stop even with the correct apparent size so I could never have a Rossi rep lol
Racer reps arn't my thing unless super special offer prices and design/colours look ok.
I've been a Shoei 59cm Large for the 21 years (7 actual helmets) I've been biking lol - I looked at Arais last time round and again their large is initially a tight fit on my head.. they've also changed their head shapes over the years because their helmets never fitted comfortably on me before.
In the olden days you were either a shoei or arai head shape!
Yes the 59 L XSpirit 3 (Marquez helmet model) does fit me extremely well but I got a GT Air instead
AGV just really don't fit my head full stop even with the correct apparent size so I could never have a Rossi rep lol
Racer reps arn't my thing unless super special offer prices and design/colours look ok.
Edited by sjtscott on Tuesday 26th June 15:18
Having sold helmets for the past 4 years this is way too common not just with helmets. Loads of people don’t want a helmet that fits properly because they think it’s too tight. Others claim that a properly fitting helmet makes them claustrophobic. There’s millions of reasons people give as to why they want to wear a helmet that doesn’t fit. Some are paranoid that it’s possibly too tight and don’t want to end up with an expensive ornament after they’ve decided it’s too small.
It’s the same with other kit. 1 piece leathers where they want to be able to wear jeans and a hoody underneath. I once had a guy buy size 47 boots because we didn’t have 42’s in stock, no amount of trying would convince him to wait an extra day.
Trackday’s are the best where people are wearing leathers 3 sizes too big for them. I have no idea how they get on with the leather flapping about so much. To be fair though, there’s sponsored riders wearing terrible fitting suits. There was one year at the TT where I think it was Cameron Donald’s suit was constantly flapping around on the shoulders.
It’s the same with other kit. 1 piece leathers where they want to be able to wear jeans and a hoody underneath. I once had a guy buy size 47 boots because we didn’t have 42’s in stock, no amount of trying would convince him to wait an extra day.
Trackday’s are the best where people are wearing leathers 3 sizes too big for them. I have no idea how they get on with the leather flapping about so much. To be fair though, there’s sponsored riders wearing terrible fitting suits. There was one year at the TT where I think it was Cameron Donald’s suit was constantly flapping around on the shoulders.
SAS Tom said:
Having sold helmets for the past 4 years this is way too common not just with helmets. Loads of people don’t want a helmet that fits properly because they think it’s too tight. Others claim that a properly fitting helmet makes them claustrophobic. There’s millions of reasons people give as to why they want to wear a helmet that doesn’t fit. Some are paranoid that it’s possibly too tight and don’t want to end up with an expensive ornament after they’ve decided it’s too small.
It’s the same with other kit. 1 piece leathers where they want to be able to wear jeans and a hoody underneath. I once had a guy buy size 47 boots because we didn’t have 42’s in stock, no amount of trying would convince him to wait an extra day.
Trackday’s are the best where people are wearing leathers 3 sizes too big for them. I have no idea how they get on with the leather flapping about so much. To be fair though, there’s sponsored riders wearing terrible fitting suits. There was one year at the TT where I think it was Cameron Donald’s suit was constantly flapping around on the shoulders.
Leathers need to be loose enough fitting so that you can move in them. If you watched the MotoGP the other week, they all had leathers flapping on the shoulders, it doesn’t mean they aren’t a good fit. However, I agree on people buying one piece leathers and expecting to wear proper clothes underneath, that makes no sense at all. It’s the same with other kit. 1 piece leathers where they want to be able to wear jeans and a hoody underneath. I once had a guy buy size 47 boots because we didn’t have 42’s in stock, no amount of trying would convince him to wait an extra day.
Trackday’s are the best where people are wearing leathers 3 sizes too big for them. I have no idea how they get on with the leather flapping about so much. To be fair though, there’s sponsored riders wearing terrible fitting suits. There was one year at the TT where I think it was Cameron Donald’s suit was constantly flapping around on the shoulders.
Helmets are weird, I stand by the view that many others on here have that a helmet should be so tight the first time you wear it, that you’re desperate to get it off. Once it’s nicely bedded in, you’ll barely notice it’s there. How anyone can wear a helmet that moves on their head is bizarre. One of the key tests at scrutineering for kit.
Donbot said:
SAS Tom said:
1 piece leathers where they want to be able to wear jeans and a hoody underneath.
This is going to sound very noob, but isn't this normal? What's recommended to wear under leathers?Baselayer that wicks sweat in warmer months, a thermal one if you’re riding in winter months, although I’d suggest textiles would be better than and you can wear clotheres under them, as you’re unlikely to be riding a sportsbike and wearing leathers then.
Edited by Gavia on Tuesday 26th June 16:51
anonymous said:
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It was. I completely forgot about thathttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Here’s the photo zoomed in to show it was fastened, just very badly fitting
Gavia said:
It was. I completely forgot about that
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Here’s the photo zoomed in to show it was fastened, just very badly fitting
Winner for the Rossi rep toohttps://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Here’s the photo zoomed in to show it was fastened, just very badly fitting
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