Does anyone have any suggestions for actually finding a helmet to try on?
Apart from
some track stores (which are obviously not open at the moment) and a few stores scattered along the coast, I’ve not been able to get in touch with a store or distributor to actually
try on a helmet before buying.
there’s the some very specific store fronts such as HMS in the Boston area, OG in Virginia, and ApexPerformance in Florida, but I’d love to find a place within a three hour drive
I’m wondering if my issue is exactly how I’m searching in google, or perhaps many places didn’t survive the last three years; or it’s just not something I’ll be able to find in the entire state of Connecticut or New York…
Does anyone in the North Eastern US have any local suggestions?
Or anyone nationally have a suggestion on exactly how to confirm ‘my head’ vs ‘a specific brand’ sizing?
For example, I’ve been wearing a bell for years and love it (for motorcycles); but I’m going to be getting my first purpose built Formula car helmet and have been pointed toward Stilo. But I’ve heard every line of advice under the sun as far as sizing and fitment. From “send them the exact measurements but take ‘x’ off” to “never even order online, always go to a distributor so they can custom fit you”… but how do I find a distributor? Closest I’ve come up with (to me) is RaceChoice in Middletown, CT but I can’t even get someone local on the phone, they’re all 877 numbers and they all say “give me your info I’ll have them call you”. They can’t even tell me if there’s helmets in store… doesn’t exactly inspire confidence
I didn’t think this’d be such a saga! Lol
grateful for any advice
Mike