Helmet recommendations

Greg_R · Since 28 Jul 2010 3 Posts Kook

Who makes the largest helmet that would be appropriate for kiteboarding? I wear a size 8.25 hat (~68cm) and that is way off the size charts for most helmet manufacturers. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1865 Posts XTreme Poster

Try Predator. I wear the "Lee." They have a less goofy style at Windance. Their regular large fits me very well, in fact I have to add pads. They make an XL version as well. Really nice helmets.

Eric

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Welcome to the forum Greg. Sorry don't know much about large helmet sizes. But just out of curiosity - did you play the red headed kid in So I Married an Axe Murderer?

Chooch · Wed Jul 28, 10 10:55 am

4Stringer/KipWinger · Since 27 Apr 2005 541 Posts Hood River Addicted

Finally pulled-the-trigger on a helmet after Eric availed his Agent Orange-colored Predator Lee to my monster melon a couple weeks ago.

The L-XL Lee (Iacocca/Press-On-Nails) model fits me well. Wouldn't pay anymore than $100 w/ shipping included;

http://www.kayakproshop.com/Pred_Lee.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3amCM8_JeMY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmA_X6F8Tg4

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

go to a kayak shop they have the best helmet selection.

Greg_R · Since 28 Jul 2010 3 Posts Kook

Greg_R · Since 28 Jul 2010 3 Posts Kook

I was considering a kayak shop but was not sure if the helmets would be OK for kite use (drag in the water? sun shade acts like a big scoop and rips your head back during impact? etc.). Maybe those worries are unfounded. Thanks, I'll check out the 'yak stores.

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Jul 28, 10 1:58 pm

I remember charlie brown used a large hollowed out pumpkin and it worked pretty well. You will have to wait until fall though when they get ripe. I wouldn't worry about the bill too much. I see plenty of kiters use them and they never broke their necks ..plus it would be nice to keep the sun out of your eyes

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

yeah it seems like kite/surfshops have one old proteck in the corner and kayak shops have a whole wall of helmets. I have one from the kayak shed from years ago no brim works great.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Gath Gedi XXXL, they have them at the Gorge Surf Shop

gorgebob · Since 25 Jun 2007 259 Posts Portland, OR Shop Owner

We got the new triple 8 helmets and at least 2 old pro-tects in the corner and some Gath if your in PDX. I would think that the kayak shops would be a good bet, being kayakers travel upside down in search of speeding boulders.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth