Bauer Helmet Fit

[warrior37 0]

I'm in the market for a new lid. I've been wearing the NBH 4500 for the last two years now and I'm thinking about switching it up to the 5100, but I am unsure of the sizing and fit. Over the past 5-10 years I have used the 4500 or some variant (4000) always in a Med., I have used two 5000s in Large, and I have tried a CCM Vector 08 in a Med. and it was just too big/didn't fit 'right'. I do not know my hat size, but in inches my dome measures right about 23-23.5". Anyone with experiences on any of these helmets please feel free to share any insight and or advice, thanks in advance!

[raganblink 82]

the fit of the 5100 is the same as the 5000. So if that was an L, you'd be a L in the 5100. I'd recommend getting the 4500 as it just seems that's what your used to.

[warrior37 0]

the more i think about it, i am more than likely going to get a new 4500. the only reason i am toying with the idea of a 5100 is purely aesthetic, i was just wondering if it's a bulky fit/look or more stream lined like a 4500

[raganblink 82]

its bulkier than the 4500 but less than the 9900 and about the same as the 7500. if your looking for light, low-profiled helmet, im going to have to recommend the 4500.

[Gummer12 134]

I have both 4500/5100 in Medium..you should be just fine with a M 5100.

The 51 feels to fit a little deeper than the 45..but they both are very comfortable.

[warrior37 0]

wex, how far adjusted/opened up is your 4500?, and your 5100?, thanks

[Gummer12 134]

I'll go grab a couple pics for ya..

[TBLfan 25]

The 5100 felt wider than the 4500 to me. Also the 5500 felt more narrow than either of those.

I didn't like how the 5100 felt, to be honest, the foam felt hard... but I'm sure it softens up a bit.

[Kainth007 0]

The foam kind of sculpts to your head shape making it comfy, but it does not really soften. After wearing mine after a while it became very comfy.

[Dupes 1]

The 5100 foam felt less hard then the 4500 to me.

The 5100 is a bit wider.

[epstud74 24]

I think the 5100 is deeper and wider. It is pretty comfortable and I've worn some good helmets.

[jiffy38 0]

I just currently picked up a 5100 in medium with the same dimensions ans you quoted (23.5). It is the perfect fit for me with room to be opened and closed. I just could not get the 5500 to fit right between a large and a medium. I have also found the triple layer foam in the 5100 to be more comfortable than the EPP variant in the 5500. I would say a medium in 5100 will do you fine, and its a great helmet in the sub $100 price point.

[duch 0]

The 5100 is a wider fit than the 4500. I just switched over to a Bauer helmet from an Easton S-9 because I found the Easton is just too narrow a fit for my fat head. I looked at both the 5100 and the 5500. The fit was almost identical in width but I opted for the 5500 because in my opinion the EPP is more protective and I loved the feel of the gel pads in the 5500. This is one of the best helmets for me personally when it comes to fit.