need help sizing for a helmet - Snowboarding Forum

02-07-2010, 07:29 PM

I want to order a helmet online cause i can get them so much cheaper. i want a good lightweight helmet that will save me from death LOL. anyway if there a way to find out what size head i have?? i have a tape measure right next to me??

john doe · 02-07-2010, 07:34 PM

Most online places have a button to click that will show you the sizing chart of that product. That still doesn't mean the helmet you buy will fit the shape of your head.

02-07-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by john doe

Most online places have a button to click that will show you the sizing chart of that product. That still doesn't mean the helmet you buy will fit the shape of your head.

can u give me any recommendations as to what helmet to get. I want something that is good. its my head im protecting. i mainly care about protecting the back of my head. i dont really like straps that cover my ears and what not cause i tend to break out bad around my ears when they get irritated. if they make that great if not i guess i have to deal with it.. but yea throw some names out there cause i know zero about boarding helmets

john doe · 02-07-2010, 07:51 PM

Helmets from Backcountry.com

Anything from any of those brands will be fine as far as protection goes. But, finding a helmet that fits the shape as well as the circumference of your head is important to it working correctly in a fall.

02-07-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by john doe

Helmets from Backcountry.com

Anything from any of those brands will be fine as far as protection goes. But, finding a helmet that fits the shape as well as the circumference of your head is important to it working correctly in a fall.

im 5'11 180 lbs what size would u think i need? M? L? would it be close in size to my motorcycle helmet?

edit: never mind that sight is good and i just measured my head at 59cm

i like the K2 Clutch Helmet but NO one online has it in Large. I like how it has a high cut so its not on my forhead

02-10-2010, 09:35 PM

You really need to try them on to know. They all fit differently; some for round heads, some for oval. I tried on many XLs and most were either too small or shaped wrong. I wound up with a Giro which I am very happy with. I would say don't order online unless you have tried it on for real.

02-10-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LateBloomer

You really need to try them on to know. They all fit differently; some for round heads, some for oval. I tried on many XLs and most were either too small or shaped wrong. I wound up with a Giro which I am very happy with. I would say don't order online unless you have tried it on for real.

i got a helmet already at Sports authority. Its a Burton RED si-fi

02-07-2010, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrianBlueMT Guest Posts: n/a	need help sizing for a helmet I want to order a helmet online cause i can get them so much cheaper. i want a good lightweight helmet that will save me from death LOL. anyway if there a way to find out what size head i have?? i have a tape measure right next to me??

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02-07-2010, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Most online places have a button to click that will show you the sizing chart of that product. That still doesn't mean the helmet you buy will fit the shape of your head.

02-07-2010, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Helmets from Backcountry.com Anything from any of those brands will be fine as far as protection goes. But, finding a helmet that fits the shape as well as the circumference of your head is important to it working correctly in a fall.

02-10-2010, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
LateBloomer Guest Posts: n/a	You really need to try them on to know. They all fit differently; some for round heads, some for oval. I tried on many XLs and most were either too small or shaped wrong. I wound up with a Giro which I am very happy with. I would say don't order online unless you have tried it on for real.