quick sizing question for those with bell ballistic helmets

[CarFanatic]

I Want to order one, since everyone says there more comfy then the prorider. MY head is about 57cm.. I'm not sure if thats 100% acurate. In an MX helmet I wear a small. My question is what size should I go with? I hear they get a lil loose when they get wet, I"m leaning towards small.. but not sure since I'm kinda in the middle.

 

[rrlc]

I'm 57 cm and had to go with the large. First I had a medium but it hurt like hell, so I sent it back. The large is comfortable and does not come off when I do subs and stuff. I wear a medium streetbike helmet, which is why I went with the medium to begin with.

 

[CarFanatic]

dang! that just perplexes me more! :doh:

 

[tipafew]

I don't know my head measurement but I wear a Large Bellistic and I also wear L in motorcycle and motocross helmets.

 

[CarFanatic]

anyone else?? I know more people have this helmet!

 

[Crab]

My large was too big, went back and got the medium, think I am 22 inches.

 

[Proformance1]

22 1/2" and i wear a medium and it's a little too big, but frostys medium fits me perfectly. There may be some differences in manufacturing.

 

[Crab]

The large was just falling off my face, you want it snug as it will get a little looser when wet.

 

[CarFanatic]

ok, sounds like I should order the medium

 

[infamy]

my streetbike and dirtbike helmets are a emdium so i went with a medium ballistic. its a tad bit loose on me. is there anywhere you can go and try one on for size b4 u order it?

 

[Ericfox]

I usually order both sizes and return the one that doesnt fit as good...

 

[Mike W]

Measure the circumference of your head and divide by 3.14. That will give you your hat size then you can cross reference it with the helmet sizing.
FWIW, my hat size is a 7 1/4 and I wear a medium helmet.

 

[CarFanatic]

I"m gonna see if local bike store has one I can try.

 

[CarFanatic]

I got a medium, fits snug.. how much does it losen in the water? Also what are the extra pad things that come with it for?

 

[CarFanatic]

anyone?

 

[rrlc]

As the instructions with the helmet state: The foam pads are for creating a snug fit. You can stick them to the hook and loop material under the liner pad.

 

[CarFanatic]

There was nothing in the directions that said what they where and how or where to put them. I went through the entire book. so they supposed to velcro in somehow??

 

[rrlc]

I put all 4 of them in my helmet. One on the top, one in the back, and one on each side. They stick to the velcro hooks that are already taped to the inside of the helmet. One side of the foam strip is "hairier" than the other, so thats the side you stick to the hooks.

The helmet will loosen up when it gets wet. So wait till you give it a try before you make any adjustments.

I bet you're glad you didn't go with the small uch:

 

[CarFanatic]

the hooks in the fabric? or are they under the liner?? I looked all over for something to stick those too.. I figured the velcroed in somehow.

 

[rrlc]

Under the liner (inside the helmet) there should be small squares of velcro taped to the hard part of the helmet.