How to fit a helmet properly

John Wakefield the Managing director of Phoenix distribution, the leading importers of Arai helmets into the UK explains how to fit a helmet properly
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[@drewpwnz777]

"This is a nice helmet.. Hehhnng hunngg hehhnnnng..

[@LXFgtr]

One very important thing that's not mentioned by this "tutorial" is the fact that the helmet's interior is starting to compress after some usage. Mainly, the sponge parts. So in many cases, a perfect sized helmet might seem a bit tight at first.

[@BigDirtyBasterd]

144p, how did people in 2007 live?!

[@veetya92]

looks like Nintendo game

[@tmfrs2]

did you know we used stars as ratings, up to 5 being the best ? :D

[@jdmbeats]

Don't forget the lag.

[@tobyodonnell9353]

In 2057 they'll be saying the same about 4k

[@NewShockerGuy]

My head is actually a 60cm and I went with a medium for an Arai Corsair rx-7. Large was too large on me and I could do what the beginning shot showed of him moving his head around... You can always change the pads in these helments but I felt a lot better going with the Medium over large. There are no hot spots on my head and it's nice and tight! Love it! -N

[@Rampage001]

I went to motorreflex belgium, They have a lot of helmets there, The sales men did not measure my head, but he put a small and a medium on and he did the same things like the man here! So I'm verry happy with my XR1R Carbon from Nexx!

[@TheBlackR3]

First person to comment since COVID 😱

[@sypher0101]

Question: How is it that the 1st helmet what "quite tight going on", yet too big once it was on. But the 2nd helmet seems to slip on a lot smoother, yet more snug fit afterwards ?

[@pogiewogie]

fantastic advice cheers! pity ive a skinny neck! can never get rid of that helmet noise!

[@Rampage001]

@dkart01 I had size Medium, I also did try a small, but that wass tooo small! And with my XR1R there is a special set included that allowes you to adjust the helmet perfect to your head!

[@NewShockerGuy]

Agreed to go with a Small. -N

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

besides left/right, up/down.. you also have to test if the helmet rolls over by grabbing the back of the helmet and pulling it off.

[@lordthistle]

Excellent guide.

[@windogmassey1]

Polite, helpful. Excellent. Where is your shop sir?

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

depends on how you roll it. but the roll off test is with the strap fastened, and see if the helmet comes off, not if it covers your eye.

[@francisanchez59]

Good advise.Now i am going to buy the right helmet.Thank you.

[@jerrysoini]

Have you tried Shoei helmets? They got many shell sizes...

[@kenzo4u2003]

very, very good post. BRAVO

[@mihus2001]

great video. this will help me alot.

[@st0n3r]

i think John's deep breathing was gold @ 1:35 hahaha

[@Tousanx]

thanks for the upload and information.

[@cortedan2000]

i have a pretty big head, and i dont want to wear a XL cuz i look like E.T lol, im wondering if i could make the padding smaller so my head would fit on a med or a large, do they sell smaller padding for helmets?????

[@faizuks2007]

Great job dude! i find other insteresting site for helmets!

[@papaj1m3]

@sypher0101 prolly different cushins less stiff may let the head slip at the second situation while the actual helmet is a lot smaller even by looking at it you can see it

[@MountiZuma]

Thank u for the video very useful

[@LiveToRidee]

my helmet is like that too but it's not as loose as that one is. i tried a medium size and it was way too small it hurt my head when i wore it. then i tried the large which was comfortable and moved a little

[@gooserex]

Thank you!

[@mrbeadfory56]

how about a fitting guide for my Arai helmet CK6s

[@julingy]

well you wouldnt want to get too much into detail though. this video is for everyone and is to help prevent fatalities

[@314731]

Super thanks!

[@JuiceLBK]

What model is that second helmet?

[@eppiegood]

Excellent...!

[@Le_Sourpuss]

that's as it's supposed to be. It will adapt to your head after you wear it so many times and won't be tight any more.

[@parmsta1]

thx really helped. I would like this video twice if i could :)

[@andresoccer1]

great video! I got a question for u. I just bought a medium helmet , that was the right size for me, but it feels too tight. Is that normal?

[@manbiteslife3110]

Did it soften?

[@xcessiveO_o]

very good

[@AnandChakraborty]

Quite informative! :)

[@heisenbergson]

brilliant!

[@LeLynx.]

Perfect !

[@alamerga123pdm]

maybe they do sell smaller padding but if the XL fits you perfectly wear it. and every one looks like ET with a helmet unless you have a tiny head.

[@Niceplaz]

mines exactly 57 hahah i fit in both medium and small (abit tight but fits) medium is perfect and not 2 snugle :)

[@saimichael9423]

After 14 years 👌

[@geenaxion]

Got a size 59 cm. I have Xl helmet which if i roll around covers my eye. I think L is a much better fit for me

[@manbiteslife3110]

I have size 61 cm. Large seems to fit a bit tight. XL seems a bit too loose. Fml

[@theivax]

Grande arai!

[@14HACK3R]

Dude THaanks :D Sweet man

[@Fuzion180]

good vid :)

[@joedoe7506]

U said at the back of the head is correct. U forgot to explain what that means. One two or no fingers at all between helmet and neck. Thanks

[@JuiceLBK]

@lookosz Arai Condor Neevesy

[@williamluke6539]

Nice video. If helmet is not fit, it is worth less.

[@hofmarskal]

@marcus3df Its to small. Sell it, and bye a bigger one. Your helmet is supposed to be tight, but not so tight, that it hurts! The advise he gave about messuring your head is all you need to know. If you know your messurments then you can easely bye a helmet online. I know Im a sice 59. I have bought 2 helmets online and they both fit perfectly:-)

[@JimbobPokerface]

240p, what is this, Africa?

[@airoilcool]

Not, it was 2007.

[@glenmo1]

Very good info.. DARK HELMET WOULD BE PROUD 😂

[@CZGSXR1000]

i got a 3 years with the wrong helmet...Thank you.

[@azkaban3000]

nice algorithm

[@ThunderWindz]

i should hae had a medium buti like large better, it fit me fine and i have space for my earphones

[@theeroom]

from the thumb nail, the video should be titled " How to gouge someone's eyes out when wearing a helmet"

[@youraveragecreator]

0:07 SOMEONES HAIR

[@frasermanx]

Very basic info. Heads are round / oval not just small, med, large. What about some info about that ?

[@TehoTarve]

Should you do something?

[@anzac2404]

Very handy tips to know, considering you can pay up to $800 for a nut bucket; you want it fit properly! Cheers.

[@jjcvk]

my eyes hurt after watching this :\

[@alansmilealot]

Jack Bolton it was filmed thru a shot glass

[@Quickblood1]

64.5cm & couldn't find A single helmet in the UK to fit me. :(

[@budabead]

Jesus..... so do you have to custom order them? or perhaps outside of UK is the place for your helmet needs to be met?:O

[@Quickblood1]

kokooos deathmolish A couple of companies do 3XL & 4XL ECE 22.05 Helmets now but there isn't much choice. I may have to order one from the US soon if I want a flip-up.

[@budabead]

Well in amy case I guess it's not as one has to get a new helmet all the time right!

[@yehbud3497]

wow... im only 32cm hahahaha

[@nialljamesbuckley]

HEAD! Newspaper, NOW! ;p. I feel your pain, same situation myself. Huge noggin

[@utterlymoot]

iiiiiiiiii dont feel like watching this ad for the billionth time and it wont let me skip it..so i'm outa here

[@EBthere]

The 2nd helmet literally fell onto his head. I realize this is 2007 but both helmets were too loose on him.

[@hofmarskal]

@marcus3df Its to small. Sell it, and bye a bigger one. Your helmet is supposed to be tight, but not so tight, that it hurts!

[@smoll.miniatures]

1:35

[@crowofdeath2]

try using a neck brace haha

[@epicab2092]

10 fucking years ago

[@ActiveStorage]

by grabbing the back of the helmet and pulling it off u move it down. dont you?

[@JPWest020]

Neevesy!!!

[@TheCKES]

240p, we meet again.

[@SamuelSavage777]

25 is average, you should go buy some extenze bro

[@Poppleganger]

Are you holograms?

[@tatkonerez]

Cutekaykay... thats just TMI.

[@Calumc1993]

Neither will you with a YZ125

[@captainpropilot]

Go ask daddy

[@terminardo]

that intro destroyed my ears

[@age_of_reason]

HA HA HA!!! I didn't even notice that. Creepy as fuck.

[@julingy]

squirrel cheeks?

[@RedlineMS501]

Crappy video coming from the importer of Arai helmets - Arai takes pride in making helmets of different shapes - nothing was said about head shape - sheesh

[@testtest8681]

Worst quality....did u use the Nintendo gameboy to record this

[@Larfe517exe]

nope, it's 2007 KZbin If i recall, pretty much everything was like this, or 360.