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Helmets & Comms - How to pick

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How to chooseHelmets & Comms

Having the right helmet and comms is an important part of your setup. We've designed this page to facilitate with the processes of picking the right combo. Contact us if you have any questions.

Sizing Chart +

Select Helmet

Choose from one of the 3 helmet models based on your preferences.

Measure Your Head

Measure your head and use the sizing chart to determine the right helmet size.

Select Comms

Select the appropriate comms setup according to your communication needs.

STEP 1 - PICK THE HELMET

We offer 7 helmet models to choose from.

Icaro Solar X

Helmet Only - $325

Available in 4 colors: Carbon Optic, White, Orange, Green.
Optional Visor: Yes

NAC Horus

Helmet Only - $280

Available in 2 colors: Carbon Optic & White
Optional Visor: Yes

NVolo Carbon

Starting At - $450

Available in 1 color: Carbon Optic
Optional Visor: Yes

NVolo Carbon Kevlar

Starting At $520

Carbon-Kevlar-SQ 2043x2054@1x 1300x1300@1x

Available in 1 color: Carbon Kevlar
Optional Visor: Yes

NVolo Carbon Camo

Starting At - $505

Available in 1 color: Carbon Camo
Optional Visor: Yes

NVolo Carbon Painted

Starting At - $480

Available in 2 colors: Black & White
Optional Visor: Yes

NVolo Carbon High Vis

Starting At - $575

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Available in 2 colors: Orange & Green
Optional Visor: Yes

STEP 2 - DETERMINE THE RIGHT SIZE

Please take the time to ensure you order the right size.

How to Measure Your Head

Place the string or tape around your head about 1/8" above your ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.

Head Size cm/in	Icaro SkyRider TZ	Icaro Solar X	NAC Horus
53 cm - 54 cm / 20.87 in - 21.26 in	XS	S - Adjustable Knob	XS
55 cm - 56 cm / 21.65 in - 22.05 in	S	S - Adjustable Knob	S
57 cm - 58 cm / 22.44 in - 22.83 in	M	M - Adjustable Knob	M
59 cm - 60 cm / 23.23 in - 23.62 in	L	M (59cm) L (60cm) - Adjustable Knob	L
61 cm - 62 cm / 24.02 in - 24.41 in	XL	L - Adjustable Knob	XL
63 cm - 64cm / 24.80 in - 25.19 in	XXL	L - Adjustable Knob	XXL

STEP 3 - SELECT THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

There are 4 options to choose from.

INFO

Don't need comms?

If you don't need a communications system, you can still purchase the helmet without any comms, you can also select the Peltor Ear Cups only option when configuring your helmet. This will still protect your hearing from the sound of the motor. We highly recommend ear cups for your helmet.

Standard Comms

Helmet Price + $295

Noise-canceling microphone: yes
Connect to 2-way radio: yes
Aviation radio compatible: no
Sidetone: no
Bluetooth: no

Deluxe Comms

Helmet Price + $390

Noise-canceling microphone: yes
Connect to 2-way radio: yes
Aviation radio compatible: yes
Sidetone: yes
Bluetooth: no

Deluxe Headset + Bluetooth (Sena)

Helmet Price + 765

Noise-canceling microphone: yes
Connect to 2-way radio: yes
Aviation radio compatible: yes
Sidetone: yes
Bluetooth: yes

Sena 10R Bluetooth

Helmet Price + $219

Noise-canceling microphone: yes
Connect to 2-way radio: SR10 adaptor
Aviation radio compatible: yes*
Sidetone: yes
Bluetooth: yes

Sidetone allows you to hear yourself while transmitting, helps you speak at the correct volume. Many pilots do without sidetone, though it is helpful for newer pilots.

Aviation radios are rarely used in powered paragliding. However, if you fly at an airport or congested airspace, you may need the Deluxe Com, compatible with many aviation radios including Icom and Vertex. The General Aviation 2 pin connector (CB13) enables you to use with GA intercoms.

*The only aviation radios that currently work with Sena Bluetooth are aviation radios with Bluetooth built in. Sena does not manufacture cables that connect aviation radios to the SR10 or Tufftalk. Here are the aviation radios we've found that have Bluetooth... Rexon and NavCom. We are not including links because the links may change as manufacturers update their radios.

Let us help you choose

Do you need to communicate with other pilots?

No: If you don't need to communicate with other pilots, you can just select the Peltor Earcups for $30 when you order your helmet. You need a helmet that can offer hearing protection and most motorcycle helmets do now provide enough protection. Select any of the three helmet options and add the $30 Peltor Earcups. You won't need to select anything else while checking out.

Yes: Many pilots like to communicate with each other while they fly. The two most common ways to communicate are via two-way radio or Bluetooth. Check with your local flying community or talk to your instructor to see what is common in your area. If you just need to communicate via two-way radio, we recommend selecting the Standard Comms or Deluxe Comms for your helmet. If you need to communicate via Bluetooth or you want the option of both methods, select one of the Bluetooth options.

Please note that if you select the Sena 10R or Sena 30k and you plan on using a two-way radio in addition to Bluetooth, you will need the additional SR 10 Bluetooth Radio Adaptor + the proper radio cable for your specific brand two-way radio.

Do you have a two-way radio?

No: Some pilots communicate via Bluetooth only or they call each other over the phone and have the phone connected via Bluetooth to the helmet. In this case, you don't need a two-way radio.

No, but I want one: We don't sell two-way radios but we've noticed the BaoFeng UV-5R is extremely popular and it's durable and affordable. Only $25 on Amazon. If you purchase this radio, you'll select the CB02 cable option for your helmet.

Yes: If you already have a two-way radio, look at the chart below to select the proper cable for your brand of radio.

These are the most common brands. For a full list, please browse down and select the "full list" option. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Cable Name	Description	Radios
CB01(1)	Double jack mono 2,5 & 3,5 mm. recto. Standard Radios...	ADI: Sender Alan: 421, 441, 443, 445 BT, 445 Sport, 451, 456, CT145, CT170, CT180, G12, G6, G7, G8, G8E-BT, G9, HP408, HP450 Albrecht: Multicom Pro, Tectalk Contact Alinco: (All) Cobra: FRS100, FRS105, FRS110, FRS115, FRS120, FRS130, FRS220, FRS225, FRS235, FRS250, FRS300, FRS305MA, FRS307, FRS310WX, FRS90, HH37ST, HH45WX, MT-500, MT-700, MT-900 GME: TX6000, TX7000 Icom: IC-40, IC-4008, IC-4088A, IC-40S, IC-E90, IC-F10, IC-F14, IC-F14S, IC-F20, IC-F22, IC-F24, IC-F24S, IC-F25, IC-F3, IC-F3000, IC-F3001, IC-F3002, IC-F3011, IC-F3021, IC-F3021S, IC-F3021T, IC-F3026S, IC-F30G, IC-F31, IC-F33G, IC-F34, IC-F34GS, IC-F34GT, IC-F3S, IC-F4, IC-F4000, IC-F4001, IC-F4002, IC-F4011, IC-F4021, IC-F4021T, IC-F4026, IC-F41, IC-F43G, IC-F43TR, IC-F44, IC-F44GS, IC-F44GT, IC-F4S, IC-F4SR, IC-F4TR, IC-F51, IC-F61, IC-H2, IC-H6, IC-J12, IC-M5, IC-T22A, IC-T2A/T2H, IC-T7A/T7H, IC-T81A, IC-T90A, IC-U12, IC-U16, IC-V8, IC-W32A Maxon: Legacy Series, PL1145, PL2215, PL2245, PL2245P, PL2415, PL2445, PL51, SL100, SL100K, SL25, SL55, SL55+, SL70, SP100, SP120, SP130, SP140, SP200, SP200K, SP210, SP5000 Maycom: MH446 Midland: 72-822, 75-501, 75-510, 75-785, 75-786, 75-810, 75-820, M24, M48 Motorola: Talkabout 270, Talkabout 280, Talkabout 289, Talkabout Basic, Talkabout Distance, Talkabout DistanceDPS, Talkabout Plus, Talkabout T200, Talkabout T250 Rexon: (All) Ritron: JMX-102, JMX-141, JMX-144, JMX-146, JMX-152, JMX-441, JMX-444, JMX-446, JMX-452, Jobcom, MBX, Patriot RTX, Patriot SST+, SST SPC Telecom: 0104, 0107, 0112, 0113, 0114 Standard: HX24, HX32, HX482, HX581, HX583 Uniden: UH-040, UH-042, UH-052 Vertex: VX-200, VX-310, VX-500, VX-510, VX-510L, VX-520UD Yaesu: FT-23R, FT-411, FT-470
CB02(2)	Double jack 2,5 & 3,5 mm. 90°. Radios Kenwood...	ADI: AF16-46 Alan: CT200, CT210, CT400, CT410 Baofeng: (Compatible) Dynascan: DB-48, V-500 Jingtong: (Compatible) Kenwood: CP199, CP260, HT700, TH-22E PMR, TH-D7, TH-D7AG, TH-F6A, TH-F7E, TH-G71A, TH-K2, TH-K21A, TH-K2ET, TH-K4, TK-208, TK-2100(ProTalk), TK-2102(ProPower), TK-2130(ProTalk XLS), TK-2160, TK-2170, TK-220, TK-2200, TK-2202, TK-2207, TK-2212, TK-2300, TK-2312, TK-2360, TK-240, TK-240D, TK-248, TK-250, TK-260, TK-260/G, TK-270, TK-270/G, TK-272G, TK-308, TK-3100(ProTalk), TK-3101(FreeTalk XL), TK-3102(ProPower), TK-3130(ProTalk XLS), TK-3131(FreeTalkXLS), TK-3160, TK-3170, TK-3173, TK-320, TK-3200, TK-3201, TK-3202, TK-3207, TK-3212, TK-3230, TK-3300, TK-3301E, TK-3302K, TK-3312, TK-3360, TK-340, TK-340D, TK-348, TK-350, TK-353, TK-360, TK-360/G, TK-370, TK-370/G, TK-372G, TK-373, TK-430, TK-431, UBZ-LJ8 Kirisun: (All) Linton: LT-2188, LT-2268, LT-2288, LT-3188, LT-3260, LT-3268, LT-3288, LT-3288, LT-5288, LT-6188, LT-6288 Midland: CT200, CT790 Puxing: PX-328, PX-666, PX-777, PX-888 Quanseng: TG-22AT, TG-25AT, TG-2AT, TG-42AT, TG-45AT, TG-K4AT TYT: TH-2R, TH-446, TH-F2, TH-F5, TH-F7, TH-F8, TH-UVH2 WEIERWEI: VEV-3288, VEV-3288S, VEV-6288 Wouxun: KG-669
CB03(3)	Jack 2,5 mm long. Motorola Talkabout...	Cobra: CXT85, LI 3900, LI 3900-2WX, LI 4900, LI 4900-2WX, LI 6000, LI 6000-2WX, LI 6500, LI 6500-2WX, LI 7000, LI 7000-2WX, MRHH100, MRHH200, PR250, PR3800, PR3850, PR4100, PR560, T5620, T5710, T5720, T5920, T5950, T6320 Midland: CT-510 Motorola: FV200, FV200AA, FV200R, FV500, FV500AA, FV500R, Spirit GT, Spirit GT+, SX700, SX700R, Talkabout EM1000r, Talkabout EM100r, Talkabout FR50, Talkabout FR60, Talkabout FV300AA, Talkabout MB140r, Talkabout MC220r, Talkabout MC225r, Talkabout MH230, Talkabout MJ270, Talkabout MR350r, Talkabout MR355r, Talkabout T270, Talkabout T280, Talkabout T289, Talkabout T4500, Talkabout T4700R, Talkabout T4800, Talkabout T4900, Talkabout T5000, Talkabout T5100, Talkabout T5146, Talkabout T5200, Talkabout T5300, Talkabout T5320, Talkabout T5400, Talkabout T5410, Talkabout T5412, Talkabout T5420, Talkabout T5500, Talkabout T5512, Talkabout T5522, Talkabout T5530, Talkabout T5530R, Talkabout T5532, Talkabout T5550, Talkabout T5600, Talkabout T5620, Talkabout T5700, Talkabout T5710, Talkabout T5720, Talkabout T5725, Talkabout T5800, Talkabout T5820, Talkabout T5900, Talkabout T5920, Talkabout T5950, Talkabout T6000, Talkabout T6100, Talkabout T6200, Talkabout T6210, Talkabout T6220, Talkabout T6250, Talkabout T6300, Talkabout T6320, Talkabout T6400, Talkabout T6500, Talkabout T6510, Talkabout T6550, Talkabout T6600, Talkabout T6700, Talkabout T6800, Talkabout T6900, Talkabout T7000, Talkabout T7100, Talkabout T7150, Talkabout T7200, Talkabout T7300, Talkabout T7400, Talkabout T7450, Talkabout T7500, Talkabout T7600, Talkabout T7700, Talkabout T7800, Talkabout T9500, Talkabout T9680R, XTL446 Topcom: TwinTalker (Altavoz x Micro) Trisquare: TSX100/R, TSX300/R
CB04(4)	Jack 3,5 mm. & with 4 contacts. Yaesu/Vertex...	Vertex: VX F-1, VX-1, VX-10, VX-110, VX-130, VX-150, VX-160, VX-180, VX-2R, VX-3E, VX-400, VX-410, VX-420, VX-5R Yaesu: FT-250R, FT-50, FT-60, FT-70DR
CB05(5)	Jack 4 pines de 3,5 mm a rosca. Yaesu/Vertex...	Vertex: FT-270E/R, VX-120, VX-170, VX-300, VX-6R, VX-7R
CB06(6)	Jack 3,5 mm. 4 contacts for Yaesu/ Vertex Airband...	Vertex: VXA-110, VXA-150, VXA-210 Yaesu: FTA-250L
CB07(7)	Jack 4 pines de 3,5 mm rosca. Para Yaesu/ Vertex Airband...	Vertex: VXA-220, VXA-300, VXA-710
CB08(8)	Jack Standard 2.5 mm. 90°. Cobra...	Cobra: FRS132, FRS237, PR1000, PR1050WX, PR1100WX, PR2000, PR237, PR240, PR245, PR3000, PR3100, PR3175, PR3180, PR330, PR350, PR3500, PR3550, PR3575, PR375, PR385, PR4000, PR4200, PR4250, PR4300, PR4700, PR4750, PR500, PR5000, PR550, PR590, PR880, PR900, PR945, PR950DX, PR955DX Garmin: Rino 110, Rino 120, Rino 130, Rino 520, Rino 530 HYT: TC-1688, TC-310 Motorola: Talkabout T6222, Talkabout T6310
CB09(9)	Double jack mono 2,5 & 3,5 mm. Motorola...	Bearcom: BC10, BC100, BC120, BC130, BC20, BC90 Dynascan: CPS-12DE, DA-350, R-58, RL-120, V-600 Feidaxin: FD-150A, FD-150A/450A, FD-450A, FD-460A, FDC-160A HYT: HYT2100, HYT850, TC-1600, TC-3000, TC-320, TC-3600, TC-500, TC-518, TC-600, TC-610, TC-620, TC-700, TC-700ExPlus, TC-780, TC-900 Kombix: RL-120U Midland: G-15, G-18 Motorola: AXU4100, AXV5100, BPR40 MagOne, BR250, CLS1110, CLS1410, CLS1413, CLS1450/C, CP040, CP100, CP125, CP150, CP185, CP200, CP220, CP220, CP240, CP250, CP300, CP88, CT150, CT250, CT450, CT450LS, DTR2430, DTR2450, ECP100, EP450, GP2000, GP2100, GP280, GP300, GP308, GP350, GP68, GP88, GP88S, GTI, GTX, GTX LST2000, HandiePro, HT850, P040, P080, P110, P1225, P1225LS, P200, PR400, PRO1150, PRO2150, PRO3150, Radius P110, RDM2070d, RDU2020, RDU2080, RDV2020, SP10, SP21, SP50, SP50+, Spirit MU11, Spirit MU11C, Spirit MU11CV, Spirit MU12, Spirit MU12C, Spirit MU12CV, Spirit MU21C, Spirit MU21CV, Spirit MU22CVS, Spirit MU24CV, Spirit MU24CVS, Spirit MU24CVST, Spirit MV11, Spirit MV11CV, Spirit MV12, Spirit MV12CV, Spirit MV21C, Spirit MV21CV, Spirit MV22, Spirit MV22CV, Spirit Pro, Spirit Pro+, Spirit SU210, Spirit SU22/C, Spirit SU220, Spirit SV10, Spirit SV11/D, Spirit SV12, Spirit SV21, Spirit SV22/C, VL130, VL50, XR150, XTN446, XTN500, XTN600, XU100, XU1000, XU1100, XU2100, XU2600, XU4100, XV100, XV1000, XV1100, XV1400, XV2100, XV2600 TEAM: TECOM-IPX5, TECOM-IPZ5 Unimo: PZ-400 Yaesu: FT-25, FT-4XE, FT-65
CB10a/b(10)	Jack 6.3 mm. Intercom. NAC (a: MIC-SP-GND, b: SP-MIC-GND)
CB11(11)	Jack 3.5 mm. & 4 contacts. Radios ICOM AirBand...	Icom: IC-A23, IC-A5
CB12(12)	Jack double 2,5 & 3,5 mm. Radios ICOM air band.	Icom: IC-A22, IC-A3, IC-A4
CB13(13)	Double jack 6.3 mm. y 5.2 mm. Radios AirBand...	Icom: IC-A14, IC-A15, IC-A22, IC-A24, IC-A3, IC-A6 Vertex: VXA-220, VXA-300, VXA-710 Yaesu: FTA-550, FTA-750
CB14(14)	Double jack 2.5/3.5mm 90°. For CT790 con Radiolink...	Dynascan: DB-48 Midland: CT790 Wouxun: KG-uvd1
CB15(15)	Double jack 2.5 y 3.5 mm. 90° with screws. Radios ICOM Airband...	Icom: IC-A14, IC-A15, IC-A24, IC-A6
CB17(16)	Special connector for Motorola MTP850 y MTH800...	Motorola: MTH800, MTP850
CB18(17)	Double jack mono 2.5 & 3.5 mm. 90°. Radios Standard...	Alan: G7, G8, G8E-BT, HP408 Icom: IC-F11, IC-F14, IC-F14S, IC-F21, IC-F22, IC-F24, IC-F24S, IC-F25, IC-F3000, IC-F3001, IC-F3002, IC-F3011, IC-F3021, IC-F3021S, IC-F3021T, IC-F3026S, IC-F31, IC-F33G, IC-F34, IC-F34GS, IC-F34GT, IC-F3G, IC-F3GS, IC-F3GT, IC-F4000, IC-F4001, IC-F4002, IC-F4011, IC-F4021, IC-F4021T, IC-F4026, IC-F41, IC-F43G, IC-F43TR, IC-F44, IC-F44GS, IC-F44GT, IC-F4G, IC-F4GS, IC-F4GT, IC-F51, IC-F61
CB20(18)	Motorola connector with adaptor for GP340.	HYT: TC-980 Motorola: CBpro, GP1280, GP140, GP320, GP328, GP329, GP338, GP339, GP340, GP360, GP380, GP640, GP650, GP680, HT1250, HT1250LS, HT1550, HT1550XLS, HT750, MTX8250, MTX8250LS, MTX850, MTX850LS, MTX9250, MTX950, MTX960, PR860, PRO5150, PRO5350, PRO5450, PRO5550, PRO5750, PRO7150, PRO7350, PRO7450, PRO7550, PRO7750, PRO9150, PTX700, PTX760, PTX780

Do you plan on communicating via Bluetooth?

No: You can just select the Standard Comms or the Deluxe Comms option and then select the proper cable to use with your two-way radio.

Yes: Select one of the 3 Bluetooth options. The Sena SMH10R is very popular and very dependable. Also, please note that the Sena SMH10R and the 30K will be installed with Peltor Earcups for maximum hearing protection. The Sena Tufftalk uses its own proprietary earcups. Some pilots have complained that they don't offer as much hearing protection as Peltor Earcups (standard on all 4 of the other comms options).

Do you plan to use an aviation radio?

No: You can select any of the comms systems.

Yes: You may want to consider the Deluxe Comms and add the CB13 cable since it's compatible with many aviation radios including Icom and Vertex. If you select a Bluetooth setup, be advised that you might only be able to connect via Bluetooth to an aviation radio that already has Bluetooth built in. Check out Rexon and NavCom radios and be advised that we have not tested all of the possible setups.

Do you want to listen to Music?

No: Any comms setup will work for you.

Yes: The easiest way to listen to music is to stream it via Bluetooth. You may want to select one of the Bluetooth options. The Deluxe Comms has an optional music cable available but it only works in mono, not stereo and it will cost an additional $30.

What is Sidetone? Do I need this feature?

Sidetone allows you to hear yourself while transmitting. Without sidetone, it's common to be yelling into the microphone because you can't hear yourself over the sound of the motor. It's a helpful feature that is available on all comms systems with the exception of the Standard Comms.

Are you getting the Sena SMH10R or 30k AND want to use two-way radio?

No: You don't need the Sena SR10 Adaptor.

Yes: You will need the Sena SR10 Adaptor plus the proper cable for your two-way radio:

Radio Cables - Sena SR10