Hi,
I'd like to purchase a water helmet for kiteboarding. I have an XL size head (~62cm) but it's long front to back and not round (think Alien!) I don't have any stores close to me so can't try different brands/models/sizes easily.
Has anyone had success finding a comfortable water helmet to fit someone with a long/oval/oblong shaped head.
Thanks.
Kiteboard helmet for long head
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
I have the same problem. I currently use a cheap Pro-Tec Ace water helmet that fits ok but is a bit loose on sides of my head. It’s worn in now for better fit than when I started.
My friend took a mold of his head and made a carbon fiber helmet that’s pretty sweet.
My friend took a mold of his head and made a carbon fiber helmet that’s pretty sweet.
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
My experience is that the NP is the most alien like, the ProTec in the middle and Mystic is most round (think Charlie Brown). I can't tell if NP even exists anymore. Nothing from them has been imported to the USA in over a year. Can't speak to the Gaath and other brands. There just aren't that many choices out there.
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
Many helmets like the Protec Ace fit tight on the front and back and loose on the sides. The fix is easy.
Tie a strap or rope around the helmet very tightly and make it very compressed side to side. Then take a heat source like a hair dryer to it for a while. You will permanently deform it.
I have done this to several helmets and it works.
CG
(I have an XL size head)
Tie a strap or rope around the helmet very tightly and make it very compressed side to side. Then take a heat source like a hair dryer to it for a while. You will permanently deform it.
I have done this to several helmets and it works.
CG
(I have an XL size head)
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
Yup, that's what I do.cglazier wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:04 amMany helmets like the Protec Ace fit tight on the front and back and loose on the sides. The fix is easy.
Tie a strap or rope around the helmet very tightly and make it very compressed side to side. Then take a heat source like a hair dryer to it for a while. You will permanently deform it.
I have done this to several helmets and it works.
CG
(I have an XL size head)
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
This is a pretty essential tool.
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-too ... 56434.html
But use the low setting and go slow.
And it also doubles as a snowboard waxing device that will work with an 800w inverter run off your car. Plus by coloring on the wax, then corking with a wax dipped wine cork, you save tons of wax by not scraping.
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-too ... 56434.html
But use the low setting and go slow.
And it also doubles as a snowboard waxing device that will work with an 800w inverter run off your car. Plus by coloring on the wax, then corking with a wax dipped wine cork, you save tons of wax by not scraping.
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
Excellent information, everyone. Appreciate the input. Seems NP may be the way to start.
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Re: Kiteboard helmet for long head
I use a cycling helmet 
like a Skateboard style one.
Might be a good idea to have a look at some cycling ones. You might find a better range as it's a bigger sport
like a Skateboard style one. Might be a good idea to have a look at some cycling ones. You might find a better range as it's a bigger sport
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