"Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference?

PerlAddict · 07-05-2007

While browsing around Craiglist for helmets, I've noticed a few listed as "Women's" helmets. They don't have any particularly feminine graphics on them ... some were just solid colors, actually. So I was curious what the difference was, if any, in a Women's helmet versus a regular helmet? More room up top for hair, maybe? I don't know.

When picking out ski jackets, my wife informed me that though the looked pretty much identical, her jacket actually had a little more room in the chest than mine did. Same thing when we bought our Trek bikes ... the women's version has a lower upper bar on the frame (apparently so you can ride in a skirt?). So I've found it wise to ask these questions now before just blinding buy items I would consider to be unisex.

*Svetlana* · 07-05-2007

Interesting. I've never come across a helmet designated for women. If you noticed it on Craigslist, my gutt feeling is that the poster put it on as a 'Woman's Helmet' perhaps b/c it's a small size. Otherwise, men and womens' heads have no distinction when it comes to shape like our bodies do- I suspect the poster was selling an XS or S size helmet and put it up as 'Woman's' to catch more attention to sell to a lady.

chukster · 07-05-2007

Mens helmets have extra space in the back to hold our egos....

PerlAddict · 07-05-2007

lol ... nice. Thanks, guys.

CycleDude · 07-05-2007

We were buying a batting helmet for my daughter to use in softball, and the girl's helmets have a hole in the back for their pony tails to poke out!

JoyRider · 07-06-2007

I asked this question last Friday at a dealership. Was told the only difference in the ladies helmet and men's was the graphics. I was looking at all the ladies graphic helmet and could only find (XXS,XS,S,M), that was why I asked, cause I could not get any of them over my ears....they told me usually ladies have smaller head so they put the graphics on those....well daaaa, I wear a large so the guy told me I got a better pick of helmets, to which I replyed "Only if you don't want a girls graphic". They did tell me I could order my size in the ladies graphic....Oh well, I think I'm going back to a Bell for my new helmet, then I can add what I want to it.

Ishmael · 07-06-2007

" "Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference? "
Well .................................................. ............................................
Men's helmets are owned by fellas and women"s helmets are owned by girls.

I am sorry - I couldn't resist. The devil made me do it. I haven't been the same since Chuck kicked me in the head.

The Vol-can · 07-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishmael

" "Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference? "
Well .................................................. ............................................
Men's helmets are owned by fellas and women"s helmets are owned by girls.

I am sorry - I couldn't resist. The devil made me do it. I haven't been the same since Chuck kicked me in the head.

Well, DUH...on both accounts!!

Miralcos · 07-29-2007

I thought the difference was sizing also. Like women shoe sizing is different than men.
Perl, you a member of ocforums?

MR.S7 · 08-20-2007

I think if i say one of them are smaller.. i might got in trouble.. but i cant resist..

its a physycal fact womans head are actually smaller than men.

so think a bit.. ; )

KyleDallas · 08-31-2007

If it says "Ladies" on it.. or simply belongs to a Lady then by Unseen and
Mysterious forces it will require 90% more maintenence than a Man's helmet
.... it will have a fussy demeanor

PerlAddict · 04-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miralcos

I thought the difference was sizing also. Like women shoe sizing is different than men.
Perl, you a member of ocforums?

Nine months late on the answer, but yes, I am.

That's the first forum I ever used this username at, but I decided for simplicity's sake I'd just use it everywhere ... much easier than remembering a bunch of different names for different sites, even if it has nothing to do with bikes (or r/c planes).

MR.S7 · 06-19-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishmael

" "Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference? "
Well .................................................. ............................................
Men's helmets are owned by fellas and women"s helmets are owned by girls.

I am sorry - I couldn't resist. The devil made me do it. I haven't been the same since Chuck kicked me in the head.

i bet that avatar is YOU

MR.S7 · 06-19-2008

womens are smaller?

lol no seriously ive read that

07-05-2007	#1 (permalink)
PerlAddict Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 107	"Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference? While browsing around Craiglist for helmets, I've noticed a few listed as "Women's" helmets. They don't have any particularly feminine graphics on them ... some were just solid colors, actually. So I was curious what the difference was, if any, in a Women's helmet versus a regular helmet? More room up top for hair, maybe? I don't know. When picking out ski jackets, my wife informed me that though the looked pretty much identical, her jacket actually had a little more room in the chest than mine did. Same thing when we bought our Trek bikes ... the women's version has a lower upper bar on the frame (apparently so you can ride in a skirt?). So I've found it wise to ask these questions now before just blinding buy items I would consider to be unisex.

07-05-2007	#2 (permalink)
Svetlana Sunshine Mod Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 6,644	Interesting. I've never come across a helmet designated for women. If you noticed it on Craigslist, my gutt feeling is that the poster put it on as a 'Woman's Helmet' perhaps b/c it's a small size. Otherwise, men and womens' heads have no distinction when it comes to shape like our bodies do- I suspect the poster was selling an XS or S size helmet and put it up as 'Woman's' to catch more attention to sell to a lady. __________________ aka Bonnie '97 Moto Guzzi 1100 Sporti Photos

07-05-2007	#3 (permalink)
chukster drgus are bad, mkay? BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 461	Mens helmets have extra space in the back to hold our egos.... __________________ 2007 HD Electra Glide Standard 07 VN900 Custom - sold

07-05-2007	#5 (permalink)
CycleDude Patriot Guard Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 12,656	We were buying a batting helmet for my daughter to use in softball, and the girl's helmets have a hole in the back for their pony tails to poke out! __________________ *Kevin* *VROC #27222* My Gallery Go NY Giants!!!

07-06-2007	#6 (permalink)
JoyRider Grandma's Mean Streak BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 332	I asked this question last Friday at a dealership. Was told the only difference in the ladies helmet and men's was the graphics. I was looking at all the ladies graphic helmet and could only find (XXS,XS,S,M), that was why I asked, cause I could not get any of them over my ears....they told me usually ladies have smaller head so they put the graphics on those....well daaaa, I wear a large so the guy told me I got a better pick of helmets, to which I replyed "Only if you don't want a girls graphic". They did tell me I could order my size in the ladies graphic....Oh well, I think I'm going back to a Bell for my new helmet, then I can add what I want to it. __________________ Joyce '06 Black Kawasaki Mean Streak '05 Honda CRF100F PGR#119662

07-05-2007	#4 (permalink)
PerlAddict Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 107	lol ... nice. Thanks, guys.

07-06-2007	#7 (permalink)
Ishmael Gimme more twisties Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland , Australia Posts: 1,082	" "Men's" and "Women's" Helmets - What's the difference? " Well .................................................. ............................................ Men's helmets are owned by fellas and women"s helmets are owned by girls. I am sorry - I couldn't resist. The devil made me do it. I haven't been the same since Chuck kicked me in the head.

07-29-2007	#9 (permalink)
Miralcos Behind the 8ball BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheridan, Arkansas Posts: 1,821	I thought the difference was sizing also. Like women shoe sizing is different than men. Perl, you a member of ocforums? __________________ aka: Butch Heatware Live long and prosper..... '06 V2K Standard '07 1500 Classic (sold)

08-20-2007	#10 (permalink)
MR.S7 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ecuador Posts: 1,353	I think if i say one of them are smaller.. i might got in trouble.. but i cant resist.. its a physycal fact womans head are actually smaller than men. so think a bit.. ; )

08-31-2007	#11 (permalink)
KyleDallas Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	If it says "Ladies" on it.. or simply belongs to a Lady then by Unseen and Mysterious forces it will require 90% more maintenence than a Man's helmet .... it will have a fussy demeanor

06-19-2008	#14 (permalink)
MR.S7 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ecuador Posts: 1,353	womens are smaller? lol no seriously ive read that

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