theisaac Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 With the issues associated with the CB helmet, does anyone know of a supplier that makes a bigger helmet? I'm looking at the RS Props helmet, but without knowing how big the original helmets are, I don't want to spend 600-700 on a helmet that won't solve the problem of my chin popping out below the helmet when I talk. I have a KS now and my jaw does pop out below the helmet a tad if I move it (even without a helmet liner installed). Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obey Wann Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 If there is a good one that is large, not from CB, I'm in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 well, I would hazard a guess that the RS one is likely to be the same size as mine. I can find out more as I'll be seeing the RS boys in about 2 weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnt33r Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm just starting my build and also need a bigger helmet. I was thinking KS but it sounds like it might be too small as well. I heard from KS today and they said their helmet will easily fit up to a 24" melon circumference (mine is 23.5")--just curious if you're close to this mark as well; I didn't think about the jaw dropping too far below the helmet when talking. Mnt33r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Chef, I'm literally about to click checkout on the RS Props helmet. It looks like they have a final helmet floating around their office. If you can have a look and let us know if its bigger than a KS, that would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The KS is too small? That's usually the go-to for bigger heads. Maybe adjust the foam inside of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The KS I got from Darth fits me really well. I had to cut down the foam padding though, as I ran into the same chin issue. FWIW, I wear a 7 1/8 fitted baseball hat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 NewImage is an idea. I sold one because it was a little too big on my frame. I liked it, but ended up keeping my KS in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I don't have foam in the top of the KS helmet at all. I'll take a few pics tonight and see if I can give you an idea of what I'm seeing and see if it's an issue. Anyone have experience with the NI v2 helmets? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You can see my chin cup a little bit when I'm wearing my KS, but it's not much different than what you see on screen in ROTJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Voorhees Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have an LW and dont have that issue. I did a little bit with the KS. The KS is a bigger helmet around but its short top to bottom IMO. The LW is a bit taller, just enough to solve the issue for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 LW helmets are like CB helmets in regards to acquiring them. They exist, but only a lucky few have them lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 This is how the helmet sits without padding up top. Just cheeks and forehead to keep it in place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 That looks pretty normal to me, dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yeah, mine's about the same. Like, if I made a yawn face, you'd see my chinny chin chin. But with the balaclava and the collar up it's practically invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SulacoBoy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yeah, mine's about the same. Like, if I made a yawn face, you'd see my chinny chin chin. But with the balaclava and the collar up it's practically invisible. I was gonna say that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Exactly how high is that KS lid?? I would make an educated guess that the RS lid is going to be about 235mm high (measured from the join where the faceplate meets the main helmet, straight upwards). Hopefully I'll be able to confirm that for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 It does look a little normal. But still looks a tad small on you. Like Stasz said, with the balaclava and collar, you don't notice it as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil-Inc Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 How big is an Altmann's in comparison to a KS? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 I got an Altmanns instead. If feels like its bigger.: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymufu Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 oh no, the Empire doesnt allow tattoos, you'll need to get a skin graph..... Where did you get an Altmanns? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 I got it from a buddy in Australia. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Score! I think this lid fits your frame really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stasz Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Do you still have the KS for a side by side shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theisaac Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks John, I do, give me 5 minutes and I'll do a side-by-side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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