Which helmets come in small size shells?

[Betty Swollocks]

Wife is quite small and has a 52cm head. The first helmet she got was a Shoei. Correct fitting, but was the same size shell as my 58cm..... Just with lots of extra padding to make it fit. It looked stupid on a small person and I'm sure it was heavy.

She is currently on an Arai XXS, which comes in a small shell, proportionate to the size of the wearer. My son is now wanting to be a pillion, but at 7, has a bigger head than mum.... So can't borrow her helmet. Today I tried the HJC youths helmet. They only go up to 51-52cm..... Nice small shell, but sadly I need a 54cm which is an XS in most brands.

So, other than the expensive Arai, does anyone know of a budget brand of helmet which does small shells? I don't fancy spending a fortune on a helmet and him not enjoy the bike.

 

[rodsharp]

Had the same problem looking for a small helmet for wife. Tried on lots ,but all looked stupid as all they had done to change the size was alter the lining .Ended up buying Arai,never looked back.

 

[Greg Masters]

Down to 49cms from Arai

 

[Neil W]

Check on www.louis.de their website shows 12 different lids in small shell sizes and may help you to find a make that is imprted into the UK possibly by GetGeared.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I went to a local supplier who had loads of different brands... Was hoping to see the Caberg Rhyno, kids flip front helmet. None in stock and an extra £13 to special order it.... They had no kids helmets in a 54 size, but kept pushing me to take a kids offroad lid for him

Anyway, rather than lose summer miles while my son's off school, I picked up an Arai Astro-R on fleabay... If the pics of the interior are to be believed, it should be one of the few that have genuinely been worn three times and worth the £100 it cost.

Oh, and thanks for the linky to the German seller in the post above. Some good stuff

 

[macpants]

I know it doesnt really fall in the 'budget' category but the Schuberth C3 (and C3 ladies) may be worth a look at. It is probably the best lid money can buy.

Shell sizes are proportionate. They are lightweight and quiet despite being flip-ups.

Sizing can be found here:

http://www.schuberth.com/en/products/motorcycle/c3-lady/sizes.html

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I took my 7 year old out today with his Arai Astro R eBay helmet. No signs at all that it's been previously worn, so I reckon it's worth the £100.

He did a "round the block" run 18 months ago, but today's his first proper run.
An hour and a bit of country road and gravel lanes and he was really upset when we got home. He can't wait till the next run.

The Arai is a quality helmet, but in XS its a tiny shell and definitely in proportion to the size of a 7 year old. On this occasion, eBay came up trumps!