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I want to treat myself and upgrade my old helmet this show season! But I need suggestions as I have only ever had 2 troxel helmets. My first one was the most basic beginner helmet I got for $45, and my recent one is a nicer velvet one. I liked it at the time because I showed a lot of hunter flat classes but I don't really like the look of it any more and it just gets way to dirty to easily. I will mainly use the helmet for showing and jumping but also to get on the occasional baby for a first ride. So I'm looking for comfort, fashion, and price. I'm not spending $500 just for a colt to dump me the first week I get it 😂 |
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I have a Tipperary Royal Wide Brim and love it! It looks just as nice as a Samshield or any other crazy expensive helmets but for a fraction of the price. I compete in it in hunters and jumpers and it looks really nice. |
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i have a John Whitaker VX2 sparkle helmet and i love it!! really comfy, and it has some pretty sparkly bling on it too, and its only 100 euro which I considera bargain for such a good helmet. I will say though make sure you buy the right size because if you get one that's even a little too small it can be quite uncomfortable. |
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I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too. I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes. |
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I second the actually going into try! The Tipperary fits small and I had to exchange the once I originally bought for a medium.
FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too. I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.
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FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too. I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.
Yes I will definitely try to get into a store to try some on. My MIL actually has a tack store that I am starting to take over, so I am able to order alot of stuff in for cheaper then it would be in store. So that's mostly why I'm asking for suggestions so I know where to start looking. But I definitely will narrow down to a few brands and then try them on in store to get an idea so I'm not ordering stuff just to send it back |
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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 lower 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
Nice professional look for training & local shows
Online Reliable Tack Store
Advice on sizing
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Several Ovation models have been recalled, so be aware of that!
FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too. I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.
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