I’ve thought about making a Motorcycle helmet fitting guide for some time, but ideally, I wanted to get a professional involved. So when the chance came up to work with an Arai technician I had to take it. I thought the best way to cover the subject was to just let him go through the process as he would with a Racer or customer. So in this video, we cover the basics of sizing, what to look out for and avoid, right through to custom fitting for the very best helmet fit possible. Not only does that lead to a more comfortable lid, but it also adds huge safety benefits too. You can find out more about Arai, their philosophy and products here;
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Thanks for covering such an important issue so well. This must be the thinking man's channel. 😉
Thank you. Very helpful 👍
A brilliantly instructive informative piece Tony. One which I have shared with my biking mates. Cheers 🍻
Cheers from Virginia….
Very good. I have just bought a new Shoei J Cruise 2 helmet and the guy at the shop did the same as in the video, result is that it's a very good fit for my head.
This may be not the subject of this vodeo, but it's worth mentioning the new scam in helmet business : DoubleD-rings. They may be slightly safer at extreme speeds, but they cost almost NOTHING to produce, while the price customers pay is same as for propper Quick release – that is far more user friendly and complicated, as a system.
Good job, it's really hard to find this information, thanks for this, I measured my cranium at a 60 I thought the same as you the forehead area , I will do the helmet push finger space check. Sometimes I think I need a shoe horn to get it on but when it is on it feels great. I know I have to grab the straps and spread it open some, I guess that's normal? The biggest thing I like is the visual field is really good.
Great video Tony. I often have simular problems and end up with about 3-4 helmets before I get one that fits, and then still go back to my old Shoei.
Nobody wants to be a walking bobble head, so opt for the smallest size.
But comfort in fitment should be a #1 priority.
WoW if only we could get a pro fitting when we buy helmets… those general sells-people aren’t cutting it