Helmets for BIG heads

TDH · February 24th, 2011, 10:37

Something like a 24" circumference is the measurement. I have tried a couple helmets and they always seem to be a strain and end up feeling like my melon is under pressure. Does anyone have any success with kitting this kind of a melon? Model, and source information would be appreciate. Looking for some rails and such and a comfortable chin strap etc.

Thanks for your input.

kaiu · February 24th, 2011, 11:18

My head is 24" too

(23.5" maybe)

I use a PASGT no problems lol... I guess any helmet with those strap retentions are easily adjustable... But I doubt you can put rails and stuff on it...

Otherwise if you have time, just go to Toronto since you're around Barrie area... You could probably visit Huang's and test his helmets, or go to TAC 11, they probably might have helmets...

Maybe because my PASGT is a replica/plastic, my main complaint is how I hear a kind of echo/muffled sound when I talk hehe...

FOX_111 · February 24th, 2011, 11:22

Get a real helmet in Large size.
It's not much more expensive when you find one used.

TDH · February 24th, 2011, 12:26

Not so worried about the cost, just wondering if anyone with same kinda melon has a model, size and source that that have found success with. Seems even the PASGT has various sizes available, plus no rails typically right?

Appreciate the comments though. I'll do osme more looking and any additional input is appreciated.

Yannos · February 24th, 2011, 12:47

For a 7 5/8 head you need a large MICH

Standard pads in a MICH are size 6, You can buy thinner pads if you think its too tight

You should be alright tho.

FOX_111 · February 24th, 2011, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

plus no rails typically right?

You don't need rails on your helmet.
Most of the stuff mounted on helmets is held on by velcro, glue or a strap.

Rails are kinda new and here is not much helmet specific items that can use them. Velcro is the way to go for now.

TDH · February 24th, 2011, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX_111

You don't need rails on your helmet.
Most of the stuff mounted on helmets is held on by velcro, glue or a strap.

Rails are kinda new and here is not much helmet specific items that can use them. Velcro is the way to go for now.

Thinking specifically of a camera mount that would be most stable and secure with some kind of rail attachment that's why really.

FOX_111 · February 25th, 2011, 00:37

My ContourHD mount is held by velcro, it's very solid. Yet if I bang it hard enough, it won't break, as the velcro will give before the mount. The camera is on a lanyard, so I won't loose it. No need for rail.

If your camera is heavy enough to need a rail, you will have to worry about your neck first. (o:

TDH · March 3rd, 2011, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOX_111

My ContourHD mount is held by velcro, it's very solid. Yet if I bang it hard enough, it won't break, as the velcro will give before the mount. The camera is on a lanyard, so I won't loose it. No need for rail.

If your camera is heavy enough to need a rail, you will have to worry about your neck first. (o:

Got one of those cameras recently. Still waiting on the first serious games of the year outdoors to use it. How do you like it? Got anything on Youtube with that?

deep in the bush · March 3rd, 2011, 19:52

I have a helmet with a rail mounted on it. I should be able to help you Guy. Send me a txt chum.

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February 24th, 2011, 10:37	#1
TDH Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: In a cage...with another mouse...	Helmets for BIG heads Something like a 24" circumference is the measurement. I have tried a couple helmets and they always seem to be a strain and end up feeling like my melon is under pressure. Does anyone have any success with kitting this kind of a melon? Model, and source information would be appreciate. Looking for some rails and such and a comfortable chin strap etc. Thanks for your input.

February 24th, 2011, 11:18	#2
kaiu Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	My head is 24" too (23.5" maybe) I use a PASGT no problems lol... I guess any helmet with those strap retentions are easily adjustable... But I doubt you can put rails and stuff on it... Otherwise if you have time, just go to Toronto since you're around Barrie area... You could probably visit Huang's and test his helmets, or go to TAC 11, they probably might have helmets... Maybe because my PASGT is a replica/plastic, my main complaint is how I hear a kind of echo/muffled sound when I talk hehe... __________________ 8th Foreign Regiment (Godzilla Defenders) Last edited by kaiu; February 24th, 2011 at 11:23..

February 24th, 2011, 11:22	#3
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Get a real helmet in Large size. It's not much more expensive when you find one used. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

February 24th, 2011, 12:26	#4
TDH Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: In a cage...with another mouse...	Not so worried about the cost, just wondering if anyone with same kinda melon has a model, size and source that that have found success with. Seems even the PASGT has various sizes available, plus no rails typically right? Appreciate the comments though. I'll do osme more looking and any additional input is appreciated.

February 24th, 2011, 12:47	#5
Yannos likes touching tralalas Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Je me souviens	For a 7 5/8 head you need a large MICH Standard pads in a MICH are size 6, You can buy thinner pads if you think its too tight You should be alright tho. __________________ EF-02 SEMPER FI

February 25th, 2011, 00:37	#8
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	My ContourHD mount is held by velcro, it's very solid. Yet if I bang it hard enough, it won't break, as the velcro will give before the mount. The camera is on a lanyard, so I won't loose it. No need for rail. If your camera is heavy enough to need a rail, you will have to worry about your neck first. (o: __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

March 3rd, 2011, 19:52	#10
deep in the bush Monkey with a Gun Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Barrie	I have a helmet with a rail mounted on it. I should be able to help you Guy. Send me a txt chum. __________________ "Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices." Voltaire AV for Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford Region - pm me if you need AV'd I'm the Barrie Bastard. http://www.bbbastard.com/ Cheese is good.

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