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Looking for a REALLY large helmet
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:57 am
by 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=-
Big Head
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:30 am
by 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
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:50 am
by 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.
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:42 am
by philinasheville
Try the shred ready full metal jacket. That thing is made for big noggins. Good luck!
Phil
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:41 pm
by 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.
Big Helmet
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:40 am
by fleckbass
I just bought a Greatful Heads Hard Hit. It is the biggest I have tried.
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:49 am
by kaz
PS Composites used to make helmets for the full headed man. Maybe they still do.
JK
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:51 pm
by 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!