BMX - helmet sizing and skate helmets

first regarding pro-tec
1) are the BMX and skateboarding helmets the same?

2) B2 helmets are S, M, L, XL while ace are Jr/M, M/L, L/XL. i believe i tried on an ace L/XL and it was too small. would a B2 XL be bigger? the shops around here are lacking and the staff is mostly the winter ski staff (not many bike only shops).


finally, what other brands should i look into? if you can't tell, i have a large head(measured 23.5" roughly), so preferably a company that offers big sizes.

Your writing in a BMX part of the forum so simple... YOU DONT NEED A HELMET.

try on a friends.....if it fits buy the same one.....or you can just rent one from your lsp and steal it like i did with my last 3.....
3 helments - 2 dollars each....not a bad deal

Your writing in a BMX part of the forum so simple... YOU DONT NEED A HELMET.

Mate, you're the one that doesn't need a helmet. Judging from your posts, it appears you've got nothing to protect. You can't ride in some parks without a helmet, so let's help this guy pick one.

Mate, you're the one that doesn't need a helmet. Judging from your posts, it appears you've got nothing to protect. You can't ride in some parks without a helmet, so let's help this guy pick one.

Maybee riding helmetless will help weight weenie.

doesnt matter now
i think he never came back for an answer

doesnt matter now
i think he never came back for an answer

Let that be a lesson to some of you.

whats the lesson?

If you're a jerk, people won't come back. Part 2 is that if you're a jerk, you may not be allowed to participate either.

Happy new year.

Cheers.

yet queens, beerman, and myself have not been banned

yet queens, beerman, and myself have not been banned

Well, 2 out of 3 anyway...

none of us have been banned?

Technically, you are incorrect.

i defently just checked us 3....

I'm sure you definitely did, but you don't have the whole story. We'll leave it at that.

pm it to me....leave out names?

Can't do that.

queens?

helmets may not be cool but i always wear mine...


anyways...Pro-tec seems to be the best company for bmx helmets that arent full face.

like mude said, try on a freinds or go to a bike shop to buy one.

also if your going to get a pro-tec try to get the one with all the soft foam not the hard foam and the 2 cm thick comfy stuff...becuase those fall off...and that would defeat the purpose of a helmet.

good luck

try www.albes.com

they have the good helmets...(once you find you size of course)

thanks for the suggestion. i really think i'll have to spend some more time just trying them on.

my mate has a pro-tech helmet. they are super comfy plus they look good. if my mum bought me one i'd wear it every time i was on my bike.

yeah i like the look of all of these (minus any stickers) better than other helmets.
http://www.pro-tec.net/images/skate_helmets/bucky_classic.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/skate_helmets/white_classic.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/skate_helmets/lincoln_b2.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/skate_helmets/bucky_ace.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/skate_helmets/gry_classic.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/bike_helmets/fuzzy_ace.jpghttp://www.pro-tec.net/images/bike_helmets/aitken_ace.jpg

The first one is the best. The hard foam sucks.

I would need the first one. My head is insanely huge so I have to get an XL TSG helmet, take out the pads and wear a hat under it to make it work out for me.

hey guys, i just got back from the store. they had one in XL with the pads like the first translucent white helmet (the classic bucky skate) and it was nice. my problem is, i don't know what (if any) certifications that helmet has. im pretty sure its not CPSC certified, which is a bummer. i emailed some chick at pro-tec who replied to my last email and i'll see what she says, but if its not certified, i don't know if it would be worth it. at least now i know an XL protec will most likely fit.

It should be CPSC certified. Pro-Tec isn't some little newb company.

The Bucky Lasek helmet is not CPSC certified, due to the lack of hard foam padding. All of their other helmets, however, are.

The Bucky helmet is by far their best one, though. I've got one of their newer ones for when I ride helmets-required parks, and I'm just going to order the pads from the Bucky and tear the old ones out.

I would probably choose comfort over certification. Lack of certification does not necessarily mean it won't protect you.

yeah, i was pretty sure it wasn't. i guess i'll find a B2 or regular classic. glad i know my size, though.

certification means its been tested to actually protect your head. isn't that something of value? i imagine it was up to the task, it would have the certification. if its a choice between a comfortable helmet and a safe helmet, i'll take the safe one. if i dismiss the safety, then i wouldn't wear one at all.

I would probably choose comfort over certification. Lack of certification does not necessarily mean it won't protect you.

Indeed, but it's harder than hell to get the pads, because they can't legally sell those helmets (or the pads) in California. I always order them from Empire in Texas.

I gave my helmet away to the guy I sold my petrol scooter to. As far as the certification goes, they have to pay for the testing. Maybe it's cheaper to put their name on some pre-certified crap. In 1980 I was dirt jumping with a hockey helmet on.