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POC FIS Helmet Question
- Thread starter Hootbmx
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Maybe you know this already, but this page:
reliableracing.com
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...has the sizes listed with cm measurements as: S (53-54), M (55-56), L (57-58), XL (59-60)
That would seem to say go with the XL, as an XXL may be too large. But I don't know anything about the actual fit, and they're pretty narrow ranges.
poc skull orbic x spin fis helmet
reliableracing.com
...has the sizes listed with cm measurements as: S (53-54), M (55-56), L (57-58), XL (59-60)
That would seem to say go with the XL, as an XXL may be too large. But I don't know anything about the actual fit, and they're pretty narrow ranges.
They feel a bit more round than oval shape if that helps. Size is typically true to size, I wear a M which is the same as my freeski helmet from a different brand (Smith).
You certainly have to try however, as the race lids don't have nearly as much play in them for good reason, oddly enough the POC FIS helmet fits slightly different than the POC free ski line. I'm good with their race line, but do not like how the freeski line fits.
You certainly have to try however, as the race lids don't have nearly as much play in them for good reason, oddly enough the POC FIS helmet fits slightly different than the POC free ski line. I'm good with their race line, but do not like how the freeski line fits.
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I have freeski in xl. My head is average xl i guess. I can imagine xxl would be way too big.
I thinking I am about your size. A large Smith fits me perfectly but the large POC race helmet is just tight enough to give me a head ache. The xl is just a bit roomy and makes me feel like Gazoo.
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Not sure if this will be any of help, but still. I have Skull Orbic Comp and I'm on XL-XXL size, while for freeride and touring I use Obex BC Spin which is M-L (my head is 58-59cm), and both fit ok, even though Orbic Comp fits nicer. As @hbear wrote, model on race hardshell helmets is different then on soft ears ones. So I'm not sure I would be buying them without trying, as contrary to modern bike helmets, where pretty much everything fits nicely nowadays, ski helmets are still far from there, and no everything fits everyone.
I'd really want to try first ... my Sweet Protection Volata MIPS FIS (RH2013) fits me very well, but there's NO wiggle room at all, nor do I want any. The shape is critical even with the same diameter (my liner inner dimensions are 8.25" front-back, 5.75" left-right; another make I tried would have needed bigger size plus substantial added side pads). Plus it fits the wonky bump/pressure point on the top of my skull ...(no size can capture that :^o). Result is all day comfortable. Something to shoot for.
POC Spin, like MIPS in the SP, IS a good idea with a fit this firm. Good luck.
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I am in the FIS XXL with a measured head size of 61cm and a tall forehead.
I have superfluous room on the sides from the temples to just behind the ears. There is no way that a measured 59-60 won't be rattling around in there.
I have superfluous room on the sides from the temples to just behind the ears. There is no way that a measured 59-60 won't be rattling around in there.
A lot of places have POC on order. I have no idea about realistic deliveries.
Thank you everyone for your input and help. I took a gamble on the POC Dura X-Spin in a medium-large (55-58). Although my head measures 59, the helmet does fit. It is definitely snug (especially around the ear areas) and I don't need to use the adjustment strap to make it any tighter. I wore it around the house for about an hour and didn't experience any pain or any red marks so I think I will be good!
Watch out for the dreaded forehead pressure headache 1-2 hours in.
Yes! Like Shoei motorcycle helmets. That's why I love my Artic so much and why I am not a fan of Sweet Protection helmets-the pressure these create at the temples is getting unbearable after an hour or so.
