Monday 11 June 2012

Helmets that fit asian head

I have tried several helmets in Singapore, but most of them, cheap or expensive, do not fit well. Especially if there is a pressure point at the temple, it will give you headache quite soon. So what is the point if a helmet-maker promotes a cutting edge, ultra light, aero dynamic, anti-bacteria, amour-like protection helmet, if it does not fit!!

Each individual has his/her preference of what is important in selecting a helmet. On my list of criterias are adequate protection, good fitting, good looking and not too expensive.

So there is this thing call asian fitting for helmet. You can roughly gauge your head, use a phone and snap a picture from the top of your head. Imagine without the hair, if your head is quite circular, that is a asian fitting. My personal research narrow down to a few helmets might have a higher change to suit such a, hmm, head.

- Lazer O2  ~ S$150
- OGK Kabuto series S$245 ~ $350 (very light and comfy)
- Cratoni c-bolt ~ S$150
*Quoted are retail price.

You can google for the distributors in Singapore.

I hope the helmet-makers define the shape and cutting of their helmet, so that bikers know what fit them. Maybe they have not realised that the asian consumers are a important group of spenders.

1 comment:

  1. I have a huge round head too

    For MTB 7idp m2 helmet fits round heads well

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