Tag: helmet fit

Designing a more comfortable helmet

April 26, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

I think that one of the reasons why people don’t wear helmets all the time is that they are not always comfortable. And if you do find one that fits well, you can’t EVER change your hair style! I always ride with a helmet but now that I’ve grown my hair longer, I am struggling […]

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Helmets and hair styles

September 13, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

I understand why horse people get locked into their hairstyles. After all, once you’ve spent $300+ on a helmet you think long and hard about making a change that will alter the fit so much that you need a replacement. Of course you can buy less expensive helmets. In fact, as long as a helmet […]

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Picking a helmet that fits

June 17, 2011.Reading time 3 minutes.

There’s a lot of debate over which equestrian helmets are the safest. The bottom line is that if a helmet is ASTM approved, the other most important qualification is that it fits. How a helmet fits has a direct impact on the effectiveness of a helmet to protect your head. That sounds obvious, right? Well […]

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