darwin143 0 #1 January 19, 2007 I've searched through the forums and couldn't really come up with much...there are plenty of threads on helmets for BIG heads :) Anyway, I'm in the process of getting all my gear together, and have had trouble finding a helmet (open-face) to fit my small head (about 21"). I've tried on whatever the gear stores have, but they usually don't carry many smalls or ANY extra smalls. I would like to try before I buy, but I'm afraid I'll have to just order something and hope it fits! Anyone have any experience/recommendations? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 January 19, 2007 I have a big head, but during my conversation about sizing with Linda at Bonehead, she said they can provide extra shims to help adjust the fit. Their helmets are also bakable to get it to fit even better as well.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #3 January 19, 2007 I've got a small head too. Imagine my surprise when I bought my Factory Diver (from someone at my dz) and it was a medium. My nephews first hockey helmet was too big for me (he was 4 at the time). I too have noticed that smalls very rarely pop up in the classifieds. You'll (and I) just need to be patient for something to come up, and check the classifieds regularily and snatch it up when something does come available. Otherwise, if you want and can afford to go new, you should be able to order, and if it doesn't fit, return it to exchange for a different size. Or ask around at your dz to see if anyone has smaller sized helmets you could try on. A cheap alternative to tide you over would be to find a used old Pro-tec (any size). You can order any size liners for about $15 (at least at Square 1 they're $15. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #4 January 19, 2007 QuoteI have a big head, but during my conversation about sizing with Linda at Bonehead, she said they can provide extra shims to help adjust the fit. Their helmets are also bakable to get it to fit even better as well. Yeah BH seems to be my #1 option right now (since the small Evo and Hurricane were too big). I'll just have to work with them to get the right fit! Wish they were located somewhere in FL Thanks for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #5 January 19, 2007 Quote I too have noticed that smalls very rarely pop up in the classifieds. You'll (and I) just need to be patient for something to come up, and check the classifieds regularily and snatch it up when something does come available. The problem is, even the smalls I've tried on are too big So even when I see a small pop up in the classifieds I'm a bit apprehensive to buy. Quote Otherwise, if you want and can afford to go new, you should be able to order, and if it doesn't fit, return it to exchange for a different size. Or ask around at your dz to see if anyone has smaller sized helmets you could try on. Probably just end up buying new and returning until it fits. The initial price of the helmet isn't a problem, just don't want to spend too much on return shipping Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kolla 0 #6 January 19, 2007 Hey, I have a teeny noggin too, and I own one of the old style n-vertigo from sky systems. Fits great - but I'm not sure where you might get a hold of one. Let me know if you want to try it out :)Blue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #7 January 19, 2007 QuoteHey, I have a teeny noggin too, and I own one of the old style n-vertigo from sky systems. Fits great - but I'm not sure where you might get a hold of one. Let me know if you want to try it out :) sky systems is based in Deland, right? I was thinking of swinging by there to try on their XS helmets while I'm in Deland picking up my new rig, but I keep a look out for the n-vertigo too! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kolla 0 #8 January 19, 2007 Yeah, they are in DeLand - just right across from the DZ. I work at PD which is just half a mile down the road, so let me know when you are coming by and I'll bring my helmet to work. As a matter of fact... I think I have my old green nVertigo somewhere... and I really don't need 2 helmets... well definitely come see me!Blue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #9 January 19, 2007 Will do--thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StevieBoy 0 #10 January 20, 2007 Have you looked into a "Total head coverage" helmet. Open faced, looks very smart, I have a med with small pad inserts, nice and very tight. The back neck part is high, good for head up stuff. It will take small knocks, no probs. Not sure who sells, so do a search on the net, try Empuriabrava. Steveit deosn't mttaer waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kris2extreme 0 #11 January 20, 2007 cookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. My head measures ~21.5 and I wear a small... I also have a medium oxygn but haven't worn it in the air yet... it's definately a bit looser than the cookie is though. I'd really love to try on a small oxygn to compare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #12 January 20, 2007 Quotecookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. My head measures ~21.5 and I wear a small... I also have a medium oxygn but haven't worn it in the air yet... it's definately a bit looser than the cookie is though. I'd really love to try on a small oxygn to compare. Hmmm...hadn't heard of them until now. A bit pricey, but I'll definitely look into it! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites apollard24 0 #13 January 20, 2007 My head measure exactly 21" and I have a Hurricane small that fits perfectBreathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #14 January 20, 2007 QuoteMy head measure exactly 21" and I have a Hurricane small that fits perfect Maybe mine is just weird but I tried on a small at the CK invasion and it was too big Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites apollard24 0 #15 January 20, 2007 Probably just differently shaped than mine but I will say that at first I thought the helmet was going to be too big but the more I used the helmet it kinda molded to my head better (if that makes any sense)Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #16 January 20, 2007 QuoteProbably just differently shaped than mine but I will say that at first I thought the helmet was going to be too big but the more I used the helmet it kinda molded to my head better (if that makes any sense) Hmmm...maybe I can demo it? Don't know if they do that for helmets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dustin19d 0 #17 January 20, 2007 2kcomposites helmets don't come in sizes (s,m,l,etc) they make it to fit your head size and shape. But they specialize in camera helmets. If you can't find anything that fits from the classifieds or local gear shops you could get a custom built Side -FX, then you'd have a platform for a camera later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GraficO 0 #18 January 20, 2007 I have a old style XS Nvertigo that's been used maybe 5 times... PM me and we'll see what we can do... it's a Platinum model (carbon fiber finish)GraficO "A Mind is a terrible thing to taste." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites divegoddess 0 #19 January 20, 2007 I have a small Rawa helmet and I LOVE it. At first it was even a little snug! But the more I wear it, the more comfortable it gets. It fits my head very snug and it's very quiet. (not alot of wind noise) Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #20 January 20, 2007 Quote2kcomposites helmets don't come in sizes (s,m,l,etc) they make it to fit your head size and shape. But they specialize in camera helmets. If you can't find anything that fits from the classifieds or local gear shops you could get a custom built Side -FX, then you'd have a platform for a camera later on. I have a feeling that would be a bit out of my price range And its a BIT too early to be thinking of flying camera :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #21 January 21, 2007 I just measured my head. 21" I have a narrow face. I wear an extra small Aviator. I can also fit into an extra small Bonehead Mindwarp. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boxingrrl 0 #22 January 22, 2007 Aaah... someone else with a tiny head! Welcome, sister. Other posters have said it-- but I have a Cookie (Sm or XS); started with a Hurricane (Sm or XS), and also fly a Bonehead Optik for video. The Cookie is very snug, almost too tight. I love the Hurricane, but I've just about beaten it to death doing tandems. Almost any one that you purchase should come with extra padding so that you can customize the fit. Most have sections in the top and then each side. That should help with whatever shape issues you might be having. If you happen to swing through OH, you can try mine on. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darwin143 0 #23 January 22, 2007 QuoteAaah... someone else with a tiny head! Welcome, sister. Other posters have said it-- but I have a Cookie (Sm or XS); started with a Hurricane (Sm or XS), and also fly a Bonehead Optik for video. The Cookie is very snug, almost too tight. I love the Hurricane, but I've just about beaten it to death doing tandems. Almost any one that you purchase should come with extra padding so that you can customize the fit. Most have sections in the top and then each side. That should help with whatever shape issues you might be having. If you happen to swing through OH, you can try mine on. Good luck! Thanks for the input... Don't see myself being anywhere near OH anytime soon, but thanks for the offer anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 0 #24 January 23, 2007 QuoteQuotecookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. Hmmm...hadn't heard of them until now. A bit pricey, but I'll definitely look into it! Thanks! Cookie makes excellent helmets, and the service is top notch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MagicGuy 0 #25 January 23, 2007 I have a Bonehead Mindwarp size small and it fits my tiny head perfect. When I first saw the helmet, I even thought it was going to be too small! The thing is tiny, but it fits me great. Good luck. 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darwin143 0 #5 January 19, 2007 Quote I too have noticed that smalls very rarely pop up in the classifieds. You'll (and I) just need to be patient for something to come up, and check the classifieds regularily and snatch it up when something does come available. The problem is, even the smalls I've tried on are too big So even when I see a small pop up in the classifieds I'm a bit apprehensive to buy. Quote Otherwise, if you want and can afford to go new, you should be able to order, and if it doesn't fit, return it to exchange for a different size. Or ask around at your dz to see if anyone has smaller sized helmets you could try on. Probably just end up buying new and returning until it fits. The initial price of the helmet isn't a problem, just don't want to spend too much on return shipping Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #6 January 19, 2007 Hey, I have a teeny noggin too, and I own one of the old style n-vertigo from sky systems. Fits great - but I'm not sure where you might get a hold of one. Let me know if you want to try it out :)Blue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #7 January 19, 2007 QuoteHey, I have a teeny noggin too, and I own one of the old style n-vertigo from sky systems. Fits great - but I'm not sure where you might get a hold of one. Let me know if you want to try it out :) sky systems is based in Deland, right? I was thinking of swinging by there to try on their XS helmets while I'm in Deland picking up my new rig, but I keep a look out for the n-vertigo too! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #8 January 19, 2007 Yeah, they are in DeLand - just right across from the DZ. I work at PD which is just half a mile down the road, so let me know when you are coming by and I'll bring my helmet to work. As a matter of fact... I think I have my old green nVertigo somewhere... and I really don't need 2 helmets... well definitely come see me!Blue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #9 January 19, 2007 Will do--thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieBoy 0 #10 January 20, 2007 Have you looked into a "Total head coverage" helmet. Open faced, looks very smart, I have a med with small pad inserts, nice and very tight. The back neck part is high, good for head up stuff. It will take small knocks, no probs. Not sure who sells, so do a search on the net, try Empuriabrava. Steveit deosn't mttaer waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris2extreme 0 #11 January 20, 2007 cookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. My head measures ~21.5 and I wear a small... I also have a medium oxygn but haven't worn it in the air yet... it's definately a bit looser than the cookie is though. I'd really love to try on a small oxygn to compare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #12 January 20, 2007 Quotecookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. My head measures ~21.5 and I wear a small... I also have a medium oxygn but haven't worn it in the air yet... it's definately a bit looser than the cookie is though. I'd really love to try on a small oxygn to compare. Hmmm...hadn't heard of them until now. A bit pricey, but I'll definitely look into it! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #13 January 20, 2007 My head measure exactly 21" and I have a Hurricane small that fits perfectBreathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #14 January 20, 2007 QuoteMy head measure exactly 21" and I have a Hurricane small that fits perfect Maybe mine is just weird but I tried on a small at the CK invasion and it was too big Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #15 January 20, 2007 Probably just differently shaped than mine but I will say that at first I thought the helmet was going to be too big but the more I used the helmet it kinda molded to my head better (if that makes any sense)Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #16 January 20, 2007 QuoteProbably just differently shaped than mine but I will say that at first I thought the helmet was going to be too big but the more I used the helmet it kinda molded to my head better (if that makes any sense) Hmmm...maybe I can demo it? Don't know if they do that for helmets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #17 January 20, 2007 2kcomposites helmets don't come in sizes (s,m,l,etc) they make it to fit your head size and shape. But they specialize in camera helmets. If you can't find anything that fits from the classifieds or local gear shops you could get a custom built Side -FX, then you'd have a platform for a camera later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraficO 0 #18 January 20, 2007 I have a old style XS Nvertigo that's been used maybe 5 times... PM me and we'll see what we can do... it's a Platinum model (carbon fiber finish)GraficO "A Mind is a terrible thing to taste." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divegoddess 0 #19 January 20, 2007 I have a small Rawa helmet and I LOVE it. At first it was even a little snug! But the more I wear it, the more comfortable it gets. It fits my head very snug and it's very quiet. (not alot of wind noise) Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #20 January 20, 2007 Quote2kcomposites helmets don't come in sizes (s,m,l,etc) they make it to fit your head size and shape. But they specialize in camera helmets. If you can't find anything that fits from the classifieds or local gear shops you could get a custom built Side -FX, then you'd have a platform for a camera later on. I have a feeling that would be a bit out of my price range And its a BIT too early to be thinking of flying camera :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #21 January 21, 2007 I just measured my head. 21" I have a narrow face. I wear an extra small Aviator. I can also fit into an extra small Bonehead Mindwarp. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxingrrl 0 #22 January 22, 2007 Aaah... someone else with a tiny head! Welcome, sister. Other posters have said it-- but I have a Cookie (Sm or XS); started with a Hurricane (Sm or XS), and also fly a Bonehead Optik for video. The Cookie is very snug, almost too tight. I love the Hurricane, but I've just about beaten it to death doing tandems. Almost any one that you purchase should come with extra padding so that you can customize the fit. Most have sections in the top and then each side. That should help with whatever shape issues you might be having. If you happen to swing through OH, you can try mine on. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darwin143 0 #23 January 22, 2007 QuoteAaah... someone else with a tiny head! Welcome, sister. Other posters have said it-- but I have a Cookie (Sm or XS); started with a Hurricane (Sm or XS), and also fly a Bonehead Optik for video. The Cookie is very snug, almost too tight. I love the Hurricane, but I've just about beaten it to death doing tandems. Almost any one that you purchase should come with extra padding so that you can customize the fit. Most have sections in the top and then each side. That should help with whatever shape issues you might be having. If you happen to swing through OH, you can try mine on. Good luck! Thanks for the input... Don't see myself being anywhere near OH anytime soon, but thanks for the offer anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 0 #24 January 23, 2007 QuoteQuotecookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. Hmmm...hadn't heard of them until now. A bit pricey, but I'll definitely look into it! Thanks! Cookie makes excellent helmets, and the service is top notch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MagicGuy 0 #25 January 23, 2007 I have a Bonehead Mindwarp size small and it fits my tiny head perfect. When I first saw the helmet, I even thought it was going to be too small! The thing is tiny, but it fits me great. Good luck. 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
bob.dino 0 #24 January 23, 2007 QuoteQuotecookie composites makes some nice small helmets as well. Hmmm...hadn't heard of them until now. A bit pricey, but I'll definitely look into it! Thanks! Cookie makes excellent helmets, and the service is top notch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #25 January 23, 2007 I have a Bonehead Mindwarp size small and it fits my tiny head perfect. When I first saw the helmet, I even thought it was going to be too small! The thing is tiny, but it fits me great. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
