Helmets for Smaller Heads

[ShadowNet]

So I've been meaning to get a helmet for a while, but most of them on the market are too big for my asian head. I've been using a Pro-Tec Ace helmet for a while, but I was wondering if there are smaller sizes, or alternatives to the MICH 2000, 2001, 2002, IBH or FAST helmets.

The MICH 2000/ACH ranges in sizes from XXS - L

I don't see how one of the smaller sizes wouldn't fit, unless you are talking about the replicas in which case I don't know who sells what sizes.

[ShadowNet]

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

The MICH 2000/ACH ranges in sizes from XXS - L

I don't see how one of the smaller sizes wouldn't fit, unless you are talking about the replicas in which case I don't know who sells what sizes.

Unfortunately all the replicas I have seen are large. I don't want to look like something outta Star Wars. Does anyone know a retailer that sells small sized MICH's?

[Kingsix]

Originally Posted by ShadowNet

most of them on the market are too big for my asian head.

Chinese army helmets they fit asian heads perfectly, seriously they make PAsGT helmets in small medium and large.

[EagleDriver]

If you found a replica helmet that is a little big you could buy a set of pads for a real helmet. They come in different thicknesses so to fit a larger helmet to a smaller head you use a thicker pad. They come in the following thicknesses:

#4 1/2 inch
#6 3/4 inch
#8 1 inch

Here is one example:

http://www.botachtactical.com/msahelmetpads.html

[MultipleParadox]

I just bought a Mich 2001 from tiger111hk and I'm quite pleased with it!
I have a small head as well and this one fits perfectly, you should take a look.

Prices are the best I found as well. Construction quality is OK compared to some other I've seen, but it does a perfect job, especially for the price. 26$ for a mich2001 with ARC Rails and VAS shroud, it's a steal, even with EMS shipping at 25$. The equivalent will cost about 90$ over here with shipping and all.

[ShadowNet]

Originally Posted by EagleDriver

If you found a replica helmet that is a little big you could buy a set of pads for a real helmet. They come in different thicknesses so to fit a larger helmet to a smaller head you use a thicker pad. They come in the following thicknesses:

#4 1/2 inch
#6 3/4 inch
#8 1 inch

Here is one example:

http://www.botachtactical.com/msahelmetpads.html

Thank for the info - I'll keep that in mind. However, a large helmet on my head will still look ridiculous.

Originally Posted by MultipleParadox

I just bought a Mich 2001 from tiger111hk and I'm quite pleased with it!
I have a small head as well and this one fits perfectly, you should take a look.

Prices are the best I found as well. Construction quality is OK compared to some other I've seen, but it does a perfect job, especially for the price. 26$ for a mich2001 with ARC Rails and VAS shroud, it's a steal, even with EMS shipping at 25$. The equivalent will cost about 90$ over here with shipping and all.

What's the circumference of your head?

[MultipleParadox]

What's the circumference of your head?

I don't know, haven't measured, but small :P
To give you an idea I'm really slim (no I won't disclose my weight, its embarassing lol :P)
and about 5' 7" / 5' 8". So the head size has to go with this :P

[ShadowNet]

Originally Posted by MultipleParadox

I don't know, haven't measured, but small :P
To give you an idea I'm really slim (no I won't disclose my weight, its embarassing lol :P)
and about 5' 7" / 5' 8". So the head size has to go with this :P

Thanks, I'll check em out.

[SuperHog]

Head size has nothing to do with your height. You can be short and have a large head.

Just measure it and get the right size helmet. Unfortunately replicas come in only large. Stuffing extra padding is like making a size 13 shoe fit size 10 feet.

If you have a small head like me, get the real ops-core non ballistic base jump sport at a reasonable price. Your head has stop growing, so a good helmet is a investment. You can use it as a bike helmet as well.

Also the base jump comes in only M/L , L/XL, no S/M to small heads. The higher models have S/M

[a1rs0ft]

You could always wear a tuque under your large helmet.

[ShadowNet]

Originally Posted by a1rs0ft

You could always wear a tuque under your large helmet.

true, but that wouldn't be an option in the summer D:

[jareyes]

Quick question:

Do different size helmets actually come in different circumference values? I know it sounds like a stupid question and it may be an obvious answer, but I haven't found any definitive answer (maybe because it is just that obvious).

The closest I got was that FAST helmet sizing chart, and I am of the impression that they just place different sized pads to accommodate for the different circumferences of heads?

And if it's just a matter of changing the pads in for different sizing, would that not inevitably mean that a helmet will look big on a smaller guy regardless of what "size" he gets, since the outside circumference of the helmet would remain the same?

[Stealthee]

Originally Posted by jareyes

Quick question:

Do different size helmets actually come in different circumference values? I know it sounds like a stupid question and it may be an obvious answer, but I haven't found any definitive answer (maybe because it is just that obvious).

The closest I got was that FAST helmet sizing chart, and I am of the impression that they just place different sized pads to accommodate for the different circumferences of heads?

And if it's just a matter of changing the pads in for different sizing, would that not inevitably mean that a helmet will look big on a smaller guy regardless of what "size" he gets, since the outside circumference of the helmet would remain the same?

"Get a load of this you asshole! Arrg!" [Zzst]

I'm still looking for an answer for that.

[ccyg8774]

Originally Posted by -Skeletor-

The MICH 2000/ACH ranges in sizes from XXS - L

There are XL, too... Actually I have a XL MICH 2000 for my huge head...


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