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Are there any hints and tips for figuring out what helmet size/shape your head is? I'm in desperate need of a new helmet. I went to the local tack shop that supports all the local shows and does so much for the equestrian community. Well, their customer service sucks just a tad. And their prices are for the hoity toity crowd. I felt dismissed and less than - I had some money ready to spend and was relegated to the schooling low end of the collection. I need a proper fitting helmet that's current and up to code. I know that MIPS adds like $100 to the price and obviously each brand has a low, medium, high or $$$$$ helmets. My current helmet is a IRH Elite EQ, navy with suede covering. I like that it looks nice, isn't a recognizable schooler helmet (like an Ovation or Troxel) and could go into the show ring. I used to ride in a OneK and that was my 'goal' helmet to get - but with so many on the market, and the recent safety studies, I'm wondering what direction to go and how to get there. Price point - $400 or less
MIPS
Nice professional look for training & local shows
Online Reliable Tack Store
Advice on sizing
Riding: Dressage, Hacking, Low Hunters
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Any information on the Trauma Void helmets? It looks like one of the better options according to the recent Virginia Tech Helmet Study. Any opinions on how it looks - is it instantly recognized as a 'schooler'? Same question with the TuffRider. One K scored soo low. |
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Let me grab up my list.. im sure i have something |
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Trauma Void does look the best out of some the options. Look at Trauma Void EQ3 MIPS specifically. They are known to fit more of a round head shape. I, myself have a Capriole Air Flow helmet. Its rating is currently a VGI. I've had it about 3? years. Bought it for $85 dollers i think |
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Thanks! I really like the fit of my current helmet - need to see what shape and size it is, as I have no idea. Arro helmets have been popping up too. Not sure about the look or cost. They have a weird Helmet Guard accessory. I have so many tabs open about helmets alone. |
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I'm in the uk so havent heard of any of these xD but gatehouse are lovely! As are charles and owen. |
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looks to me that trauma void and champion helmets are very highly rated! i believe both have MIPS and are reasonably priced and even the lower priced models are still very safe! i don't think either are considered schooling helmets. i personally have a kask helmet because i do big hunters and i highly recommend but it was super expensive. |
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I've had Tipperary helmets for the past 6 years at least, and I absolutely adore mine! They have several MIPS styles, are quite affordable as far as helmets go (which is why it's the brand I immediately went for when I bought a new one last year!), are comfortable, and look nice to show in the rated hunters! |
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I appreciate the feedback! Thank you. I've been going over data for days now trying to figure out the 'best' option. The Trauma Void Pardus seems to be a good option for me - it has Mips, it scored well on the Study, it has anecdotes to support it and is the shape closest to my current helmet. It does have a dial system to help with fit and it looks discreet. I wish the local tack shops had options to see the helmets in person but researching online has shown they all carry a small selection of brands and none in the models I'm looking into. I also missed the big horse shows with tack booths. Now it's finding the 'best' website to purchase from with a good return policy - any discount codes? |
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