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Helmet for XL heads

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Isayah Bannister · · Tri-Cities, WA · Joined Apr 2024 · Points: 5

Any recommendations for a helmet for someone with a larger-than-large head? I’ve tried a WC Syncro, BD Capitan, and Petzl Boreo (the largest sizes of each). The Boreo is the only one that’s not a squeeze to wear, but even then it barely fits my head.

bearded sam · · Crested Butte, CO · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 145

Have you tried the Sirocco? Nothing fits my head but that thing is comfy and I forget I’m wearing it. 

Eli W · · Oregon · Joined Aug 2021 · Points: 0

Smith makes XL helmets (up to 67cm), mostly ski/snowboard oriented but some are dual certified as climbing helmets. 

Ryan James · · Oakland, CA · Joined Aug 2016 · Points: 0

I have a pretty dang large head (wear a L/XL in my Smith snowboarding helmet) and the BD Vapor MIPS fits me pretty well 

Aaron Lieberman · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2024 · Points: 0

Smith Summit L fits my large head that normally only fits Smith's XL helmets

Lothian Buss · · Durango, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 15

I have a large/extra large head, and can still fit a fairly thick hat under my BD vapor. I'd say it's worth a try. 

Fábio Catalão · · Porto, PT · Joined Feb 2018 · Points: 0

Have a look on this page: thesevereclimber.com/2016/1…

I have a Black Diamond Vision that works for me.

I now have a Smith XL Ski helmet that really fits me well. I will try their helmets once I plan to change by Vision.

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