From a press release:
ARAI INTRODUCES
NEW XXS AND XXXS SIZES
FOR WOMEN AND YOUNGER RIDERS
(Daytona, FL) Arai has added new, smaller XXS and XXXS sizes to its Quantum/f full-face model. The move acknowledges the ever-growing number of women riders, and also the increased number of younger riders drawn to Arai helmets, based on the company’s latest research. The new XXS size is for heads measuring 51-52cm in circumference; XXXS for those measuring 49-50cm.
According to Bruce Porter, Arai’s Marketing Manager, the necessity of Arai introducing smaller sizes for female riders came from his own experience. “I attend all of the wintertime consumer shows, where we are constantly measuring riders’ heads, helping them learn how to get the proper helmet size and shape for their particular heads, and for several years I’ve been measuring women motorcyclists who have head sizes as small as 47cm, much smaller than our 53-54cm XS size. I mentioned this to Mr. Arai at a meeting at Arai Japan’s headquarters, along with figures on the ever-growing number of new women riders. I further reported that it had been my experience that almost all petite female consumers had distinctly round-shaped heads and that consequently they would fit our Quantum series shell shape very well.
“Mr. Arai responded to this unique need almost immediately by ordering the construction of the XXS and XXXS sizes in the Quantum/f.”
As if the women’s market wasn’t enough reason for Arai to move to smaller sizes, the company reported that its research over the past several years has shown a definite trend toward more younger riders buying Arais than ever before.
Arai’s Quantum series’ features include the company’s LRS tool-less shield removal mechanism, Arai’s unique “Double Delta-2” ventilation system, the advanced FFS “FreeFlow System” (whose cheekpad design, neck roll, and extended pull-down chinbar spoiler all combine to further reduce wind turbulence while increasing the exhaust of hot air from the face area), and removable, replaceable cheekpads in optional thicknesses for more personal comfort and fit (an Arai innovation now used by most other helmet makers).
Also, like all Arai Helmets, the Quantum series benefits from Arai’s handmade quality, exhaustive attention to detail, and multiple-density foam interiors that are still hand-fit into place, all combining to provide a level of comfort and fit so special that they have helped Arai just earn its fourth consecutive J.D. Power & Associates Award as the highest-ranking motorcycle helmet in customer satisfaction.*
Arai’s Quantum series helmets are available in sizes XXXS through XXL. MSRPs range from $426.95 to $533.95 depending on color and design.