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I ordered up a RaceQuip SA2010 helmet for auto-x and more specifically the upcoming BMW track day at Barber. It arrived and does not fit me well at all. I measured my head exactly as they recommended and I fell right in the middle of the large size range. The helmet is super snug on my forehead and the pads don't even touch my cheeks. I had this same issue when trying to find a motorcycle helmet and the only motorcycle helmet that has ever worked for me is an Arai Signet GT, which is Arai's "long oval" shell shape. I've gone through two of these and they've been great.
So my question is: what auto helmet is comparable to an Arai "long oval"?
The only mention I've found of a longer helmet front to rear was the Simpson Voyager. I might order one up and have it shipped to see if it fits. I'm just going to get tired of paying return shipping on a bunch of helmets.
I looked on Arai's page and unfortunately their auto helmets do not come in different shell shapes. They do however have different thickness pads so you can buy a size larger that will fit front to rear and then add thicker pads for the cheek area.
Do any of the "cheaper" helmets have this option?
The cheapest Arai I can find is about $800
So my question is: what auto helmet is comparable to an Arai "long oval"?
The only mention I've found of a longer helmet front to rear was the Simpson Voyager. I might order one up and have it shipped to see if it fits. I'm just going to get tired of paying return shipping on a bunch of helmets.
I looked on Arai's page and unfortunately their auto helmets do not come in different shell shapes. They do however have different thickness pads so you can buy a size larger that will fit front to rear and then add thicker pads for the cheek area.
Do any of the "cheaper" helmets have this option?
The cheapest Arai I can find is about $800