# Helmet sizing **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 21, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840 "2012-05-21T19:17:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/1 "2012-05-21T19:17:09Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/2 "2012-05-21T19:23:48Z")
ill tell you that kali is damn close to a shoei rf1100 in XL ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/3 "2012-05-21T19:34:38Z")
> [@Finally got the tires and rims mounted on the RX7, take a peek...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-got-the-tires-and-rims-mounted-on-the-rx7-take-a-peek/49656/2): > > 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 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](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](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. ---
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/4 "2012-05-21T20:06:15Z")
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) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/5 "2012-05-22T09:50:06Z")
> [@Finally got the tires and rims mounted on the RX7, take a peek...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finally-got-the-tires-and-rims-mounted-on-the-rx7-take-a-peek/49656/11): > > 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) 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. ---
**Author:** ![Gundamzeppelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/6 "2012-05-22T10:44:32Z")
You should try on Arai helmets most arai helmet dealers have to set up a custom pad set up for your helmet. ---
**Author:** ![ds50r](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ds50r/32/3491_2.png) [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/7 "2012-05-23T19:14:13Z")
Who sells arai locally all ive seen is shoei the icon was Icon Alliance Rubatone Flat black ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/8 "2012-05-23T19:21:34Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/2535): > > Who sells arai locally all ive seen is shoei the icon was Icon Alliance Rubatone Flat black Check with Street & Comp, I am pretty sure they have Arai in showroom. [http://www.araiamericas.com/default.aspx?pageid=58#/helmets](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. > > 12 NEAREST LOCATIONS TO 12203: > > SPITZIE’S MOTORCYCLE CENTER (1.5 miles) > 1970 CENTRAL AVE > ALBANY NY 12205 > (518)456-7433 > > PHIBBS MOTOR SPORTS (3.1 miles) > 456 ALBANY SHAKER RD > ALBANY NY 12211 > (518)459-5000 > > ON THE PIPE CYCLES (7.1 miles) > 457 STATE ROUTE 146 > GUILDERLAND CENTER NY 12085 > (518)861-0036 > > PRO CYCLES (11.1 miles) > 1624 ROUTE 9 > CLIFTON PARK NY 12065 > (518)373-0151 > > MAX BMW MOTORCYCLES (11.9 miles) > 845 HOOSIC ROAD > TROY NY 12180 > (518)279-3040 > > STREET & COMPETITION (11.9 miles) > 1173 HOOSICK RD > TROY NY 12180 > (518)279-4598 > > TROY CITY GARAGE (11.9 miles) > 810 HOOSICK RD > TROY NY 12180 > (518)279-1781 > > T N T MOTORSPORTS (12.2 miles) > 1530 COLUMBIA TPK > CASTLETON NY 12033 > (518)477-2868 > > angelo parts (12.2 miles) > 7 pheasant lane > castleton NY 12033 > 5184770301 > > NORTH’S SERVICES INC HONDA (33.6 miles) > 675 PITTSFIELD LENOX RD > PITTSFIELD MA 01201 > (413)499-3266 > > R & R CYCLE (43.5 miles) > 1535 ROUTE 32 > SAUGERTIES NY 12477 > (845)336-5910 > > SPORTLAND POWER PRODUCTS (47.6 miles) > 38 E QUAKER RD > QUEENSBURY NY 12804 > (518)792-4655 ---
**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/helmet-sizing/263840/9 "2012-05-23T19:40:43Z")
phibbs has arai