FFAddict 0 #1 February 19, 2005 It would seem that, as far as skydiving headgear goes at least, i have an Embarrassingly large head. I have tried a XXL helmet in a model that is apparently known to be very big anyway and it simply was not big enough. I have looked all over the net and spoken to the people at my drop zone shop with no luck. If anybody has any suggestions i would really appreciate it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 February 19, 2005 What is your head measurement (mid forehead, above ears, all the way around)? What helmet did you try on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFAddict 0 #3 February 19, 2005 my head is 62cm or 24.5inch, the limit on all the helmets i have found on the web is 61cm or 24 inches and i dont wanna fork out money and find its too small when it arrives i tried on a sky systems Oxygn which belonged to someone at my dz and it took him a long time to find one to fit him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 February 19, 2005 No way an Oxygn, even an "XXL" (which is really a XL.5), is gonna fit a 24.5" head. You'll have no luck with Z1's either as they run smaller than Oxygn's do. For full face helmets I've heard that the Freezr (by ParaTec) and the Havoc (by Bonehead) will fit larger heads. I know a few other big brained people who've gotten SkySystems to make them a custom sized Factory Diver (fixed lens, not flip up). The Aviator, an open face helmet by Arrow Dynamics (it's no longer being made but you may find them in stock still if you call around to various gear dealers) in XL fits larger heads too IIRC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 February 19, 2005 My head is the same size. As Lisa mentioned, I had Sky Systems make me a custom Factory Diver, size XXL/L (or Extra Extra Large/Long) to fit my melon. It fit so well I had them make me another one, which actually fits better than the first. I ordered both of mine through Sky Cat Equipment.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFAddict 0 #6 February 19, 2005 Is there a significant cost differnce if they have to make a custom helmet? And thanks for the 'big brained people' thing Lisa, i will have to remember that as the people at my dz shop seemed to think my head was so funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #7 February 20, 2005 There was a thread about the Bone Head Mamba a little while back where someone had a 63cm head. Hottamaly said that they are creating large moulds so hopefully that one will fit. So it is worth looking into that one. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1425890 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 February 20, 2005 I've got just about the same size head, just a bit smaller. Sucks finding fitted caps, huh? Anyways, the only company that has a helmet that I've found so far that fits comfortably is Pro-Tek and Bonehead. Literally everything else has either not come close or has was just close enough that if I wore it for more then a couple of seconds it would give me a headache. Even the "XL" sized helmets from the other companies I've tried. Good luck and if you can try before you buy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #9 February 20, 2005 QuoteIt would seem that, as far as skydiving headgear goes at least, i have an Embarrassingly large head. I have tried a XXL helmet in a model that is apparently known to be very big anyway and it simply was not big enough. I have looked all over the net and spoken to the people at my drop zone shop with no luck. If anybody has any suggestions i would really appreciate it FFAddict... I'm in the same boat you are, with the same measurement. I'm waiting on the XXL Mamba to come out so I can try it... if not, then probably try a Havok next.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 February 20, 2005 QuoteI've got just about the same size head, just a bit smaller. Sucks finding fitted caps, huh? Try finding places that stock a 7-5/8 or 7-3/4 long oval Resistol.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,062 #11 February 20, 2005 Same size head. Use a Z1 XXL. When it arrived, I took the top center out and stripped some of the padding down along the top. Maybe we can get Chad to make us some Anvil helmets Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #12 February 20, 2005 Last year I bought a Bonehead Havoc because its was the only full-face helmet that fit my extra-large jaw. The boys at the Bonehead factory said that I have the second-largest skull they have ever seen! Hee! Hee! I also bought an original full-box camera helmet from Bonehead, back in the 1990s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 February 20, 2005 QuoteTry finding places that stock a 7-5/8 or 7-3/4 long oval Resistol.... No doubt! Infact the one I have is just a *hair* small if I have any amount of hair on my head...if I've got 4 finger whitewalls it fits ok.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 February 20, 2005 I've definitely got to do a bit of shopping when I get back...all my clothes are work clothes!! Need a bit of "going out stuff" for boot-scootin....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 February 20, 2005 QuoteIs there a significant cost differnce if they have to make a custom helmet? They didn't charge me anything extra.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #16 February 20, 2005 QuoteThe boys at the Bonehead factory said that I have the second-largest skull they have ever seen! Hee! Hee! When Jeanie used to work there she called me "The Freak" Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdmusumeci 0 #17 February 20, 2005 I have a fairly large noggin. My head is pretty cramped in an Oxygn A3, and I ended up getting a Paratec FreeZR, which I quite like. It's very comfortable and has a fabulous field of view. Check the gear reviews section for some other commentary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #18 February 21, 2005 You'd probably be good at head down with that c of g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFAddict 0 #19 February 23, 2005 Thanks to everybody who gave me ideas, it was nice to know its not just me with a big head! I have spoken to the people at bonehead and they are sending me a lovely new XXXXXXXXXL Havok, now i just hope it will fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #20 February 23, 2005 Hey, FFAddict... lemme know how it fits, since we have the same size noggin....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamsr 0 #21 February 24, 2005 spose it's a bit late now really! but i had the same problem, bought myself an XL paratec freeZr and it fits great, i would reccomend them to anyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dorbie 0 #22 February 25, 2005 I wish I'd seen your FreeZR helmet earlier. It looks more like what I was looking for a while back, i.e. light with better than token protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamsr 0 #23 February 25, 2005 i dont know exactly how much protection you would get from it, but it was deigned and built by a germen motorcycle helmet manufacturer in conjunction with paratec (hence the motorcycle helmet look) so i presume it's built to a fairly good standard. Generally though skydive helmets dont get large impacts, no helmet is gonna help you if you go in! I have hit my head on the door of the plane on exit and not even felt it, someone exiting behind me told me on the ground and was making sure i was alrigh coz apparently i gave the plane a pretty good whack, but had noting to show for it apart from a scratch in the paint! it is a good helmet though, roomy inside with a great field of vision (can see cutaway and reserver handles easily without tilting my head, and when looking forward cannot see the sides of the visor) and most importantly they did my size!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FFAddict 0 #24 March 4, 2005 For those of you who are interested my new havok just arrived. Not only does it fit my oversized head comfortably but it actually looks pritty good, even if it is a little large! The peeps at bonehead seemed really nice too, they shipped it out to me straight away and i had it within ten days of ordering (and that to the UK) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justinb138 0 #25 March 4, 2005 QuoteFor those of you who are interested my new havok just arrived. Not only does it fit my oversized head comfortably but it actually looks pritty good, even if it is a little large! The peeps at bonehead seemed really nice too, they shipped it out to me straight away and i had it within ten days of ordering (and that to the UK) How big is yer head/what size did you get? I've got a big melon and I'm thinking about getting a FF helmet, but I'm not exactly sure what will fit me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mnealtx 0 #20 February 23, 2005 Hey, FFAddict... lemme know how it fits, since we have the same size noggin....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsr 0 #21 February 24, 2005 spose it's a bit late now really! but i had the same problem, bought myself an XL paratec freeZr and it fits great, i would reccomend them to anyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #22 February 25, 2005 I wish I'd seen your FreeZR helmet earlier. It looks more like what I was looking for a while back, i.e. light with better than token protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsr 0 #23 February 25, 2005 i dont know exactly how much protection you would get from it, but it was deigned and built by a germen motorcycle helmet manufacturer in conjunction with paratec (hence the motorcycle helmet look) so i presume it's built to a fairly good standard. Generally though skydive helmets dont get large impacts, no helmet is gonna help you if you go in! I have hit my head on the door of the plane on exit and not even felt it, someone exiting behind me told me on the ground and was making sure i was alrigh coz apparently i gave the plane a pretty good whack, but had noting to show for it apart from a scratch in the paint! it is a good helmet though, roomy inside with a great field of vision (can see cutaway and reserver handles easily without tilting my head, and when looking forward cannot see the sides of the visor) and most importantly they did my size!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFAddict 0 #24 March 4, 2005 For those of you who are interested my new havok just arrived. Not only does it fit my oversized head comfortably but it actually looks pritty good, even if it is a little large! The peeps at bonehead seemed really nice too, they shipped it out to me straight away and i had it within ten days of ordering (and that to the UK) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #25 March 4, 2005 QuoteFor those of you who are interested my new havok just arrived. Not only does it fit my oversized head comfortably but it actually looks pritty good, even if it is a little large! The peeps at bonehead seemed really nice too, they shipped it out to me straight away and i had it within ten days of ordering (and that to the UK) How big is yer head/what size did you get? I've got a big melon and I'm thinking about getting a FF helmet, but I'm not exactly sure what will fit me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
