Looking for a REALLY large helmet

[dmecsas]

I've been squeezing my oversized noggin into an XL Protec with the pads shaved down for years. I've also been looking for a replacement for years, but nothing--and I mean nothing--that I try on in paddleshops fits comfortably. My hat size is 7-7/8, with a circumference in the 24.25-.5 range.

Unless I can find something better, I'm probably going to go with one of the Head Trips custom-made lids. But before I plunk down the dough, I thought I'd see if there are any other fatheads out there in CBoats-land who could give me some good advice and/or point me to cheaper alternatives.

Thanks,

-=David=-

[Joshua]

Ive had the same problem. The Sweet Strutter L/XL works but very $$$. The Shred Ready T-Dub works with no pads and a cut on the sides. But the Predator Lee 8 is so comfy I had to add foam. Really worth checking out. I have a 7 5/8 hat size if that helps.

Cheers
Joshua

[Mike W.]

I heard a while back that NRS had a large Bell returned from a dealer who closed up shop. I think it's pretty big. I love my Bell & would pay twice the original asking price for another new one in small/medium. Must've been lack of marketing that resulted in low sales that caused Bell to stop making them.

[philinasheville]

Try the shred ready full metal jacket. That thing is made for big noggins. Good luck!

Phil

[TommyC1]

IIRC my head is 7-3/4. I'm pretty happy with my Cascade though the face cage makes for a tight fit over the ears.

This thread on NPMB is making me wonder if it was the helmet (a Cascade) or the fit?
http://www.npmb.com/cms2/e107_plugins/f ... php?129753

At any rate you are welcome to try on my Cascade next time we paddle.

[fleckbass]

I just bought a Greatful Heads Hard Hit. It is the biggest I have tried.

[kaz]

PS Composites used to make helmets for the full headed man. Maybe they still do.
JK

[PAC]

Kaz is correct - PS will lay up a size to fit. Paul has a large number of styles and sizes to chose from. If not in stock (I know the stock was running low and a new run was being planned for when I last talked to Paul). Call them up / email them and talk to them.
http://www.customkayak.com/
They will also be at G-Fest - another great place to check out gear and size them up!