Helmet sizing

Shift518 Automotive
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So I’m looking to buy either an arai or shoei helmet I have a Kali carbonfiber one now and picked up the exo 700 for 80$ but it was way too tight and my Kali is kind of loose I know all helmet company’s sizes don’t match up so I guess my question is what can u compare an arai large to? I wore a large icon but the large scorpion was way too tight

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ill tell you that kali is damn close to a shoei rf1100 in XL

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My suspicion is your head shape might be giving you more trouble than sizing. e.g. if you have a round head shape and try to fit in a narrow head shape helmet, even if it is actually the correct size, it might still create a pinch spot for you. Also, some brand, iirc like Arai, have different cheek pad thickness, so you have a little bit of adjustment there.

I guess the really true way to know is try different brands on.

Check these links out:

Helmet shape: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-shapes.htm

Helmet fitment by Arai: http://www.shift518.com/showthread.php?t=29619&highlight=arai+leno

Hope this helps.

P.S. I am assuming you already and actually buy helmets base on the actual measurement of your head and per the manufacturers sizing chart.

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Yes I try to and icon was the only one that fit exactly right for me… I love my Kali helmet tho it’s almost perfect just a tad bit too loose like the chin strap is not tight at all when in its limit position, I don’t want to buy another icon as I really would like a real helmet, I honestly believe you get what you pay for and in my profession there’s a reason why my tool box is filled with 95% snap on tools and I don’t believe I should cheap out when it comes to something as important as my head ( not that there is much up there after years of brake clean)

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If the ICON you are refering to is a Mainframe, then the Corsair V and the RX-Q should fit you well, per wbw’s chart. You can’t go wrong with an Arai if it is within your budget.

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You should try on Arai helmets most arai helmet dealers have to set up a custom pad set up for your helmet.

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Who sells arai locally all ive seen is shoei the icon was Icon Alliance Rubatone Flat black

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Check with Street & Comp, I am pretty sure they have Arai in showroom.

http://www.araiamericas.com/default.aspx?pageid=58#/helmets

NOTE: Some Arai dealers are street-only or dirt-only, which means they may sell only street or dirt helmets. We suggest you call ahead to confirm that they sell the type of helmet you’re looking for.

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phibbs has arai