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Hungarian Midget Woman
  
Location: Midwest | I will be moving to a new boarding stable that requires helmets. Which brands do you all like? I believe mine is a troxel, but it is old and very hot in the summer. Also, I'd prefer not to spend a boatload of money. I'm looking for light and cool in the summer :) |
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Location: Wisconsin |
Tipperary helmets
http://www.amazon.com/Tipperary-Sportage-Helmet/dp/B0013OUP70
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Location: Up and over to the right | Ovation and IRH make great helmets for schooling too.
http://www.doversaddlery.com/ovation--deluxe-schooler-helmet/p/X1-3... |
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Posts: 407
| http://www.doversaddlery.com/t/ovation%3f-deluxe-schooler-helmet/p/...
My FAVORITE! low profile and very light as well as affortable  |
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Location: The South | I have a Troxel Intrepid model and I love it. It's really low profile and it has a cute design on the side. I don't know how well it breathes yet as I haven't worn it since the weather turned warm, but it has vents so hopefully it won't get too hot. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| I have a Tipperary sportage as well. I like it fit and comfort wise...but the liner is already starting to get funky and peel. It runs my forehead so I have to wear a bandana. Not the end of the world, but I will look for one with a replaceable liner next time
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Expert
Posts: 1477
Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | Mine is a Troxel. I chose Troxel because there a NBHA world show sponsor so you know they've got to be good. Mine is the Troxel Rebel.
http://www.troxelhelmets.com/products/rebel |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | For those who wear the Tipperary's,
Are they cool in the summer? Also, do they run the same as your hat size in a western hat? (Ex. I wear a 6 7/8 western hat, would I go off of that size for this brand and order a Medium?) |
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Location: Okla | I have an Ovations and I really like it. It has been warm and humid this week and I have yet to be uncomfortable and hot in it. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I think my best bet may be to go try a bunch of them on and see what I like the best.
I have a Dover Saddlery store that is a 2 hour drive... I also have a few smaller tack stores a little closer that may have some schooling helemts in stock.
thanks for the comments, and keep em coming!
My last one was a higher end troxel, but it was a "show" model and has no air vents. Plus it is over ten years old, so I'm sure I need a new one. I figure if I am going to wear one, it should at least do the job of protecting my head. lol |
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 Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | Ovations are a great helmet for the price. Troxels are uncomfortable to most head shapes except round. I used to work for a tack store and we carried many brands. I would recommend having someone knowledeagle in helmets fit your head to ensure a proper fit. I personally ride in Charles Owens and GPA Speed Air Evolutions. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | TwistedK - 2014-05-22 7:37 AM
Ovations are a great helmet for the price. Troxels are uncomfortable to most head shapes except round. I used to work for a tack store and we carried many brands. I would recommend having someone knowledeagle in helmets fit your head to ensure a proper fit. I personally ride in Charles Owens and GPA Speed Air Evolutions.
Charles Owens and GPA's are awesome, but I'm not shellin out that much cash LOL
If I still jumped, that's probably what I would buy though, especially if I were showing. But for just schooling, I'm trying to stay on the cheaper side.
My old troxel (from 15 years ago) did make me look silly, so I hope there are lower profile options out there now. But seems like there are, thank goodness. |
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 Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| I have a Troxel Cheyenne and it's ok. It breathes well, but it's kind of bulky. I have a couple of friends with Tipperary helmets and they love them. Less bulk and they breathed well. They bought them for Iowa summer girl scout camp riding, so it was definitely hot when they were wearing them and they had no complaints! |
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Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443
Location: Oklahoma | barrelracr131 - 2014-05-22 5:41 AM TwistedK - 2014-05-22 7:37 AM Ovations are a great helmet for the price. Troxels are uncomfortable to most head shapes except round. I used to work for a tack store and we carried many brands. I would recommend having someone knowledeagle in helmets fit your head to ensure a proper fit. I personally ride in Charles Owens and GPA Speed Air Evolutions. Charles Owens and GPA's are awesome, but I'm not shellin out that much cash LOL If I still jumped, that's probably what I would buy though, especially if I were showing. But for just schooling, I'm trying to stay on the cheaper side. My old troxel (from 15 years ago ) did make me look silly, so I hope there are lower profile options out there now. But seems like there are, thank goodness.
The newer troxels are more low profile, but there is a hard plastic shell that sits against your forehead. For comfort, look seriously at the ovations. They have different models but all fit and feel like the Charles Owens/GPA's. Plus, they have a removeable washable liner and the easy fit dial system. I also grew up riding hunter/jumper hence my love for the helmets I have... |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | TwistedK - 2014-05-22 7:45 AM barrelracr131 - 2014-05-22 5:41 AM TwistedK - 2014-05-22 7:37 AM Ovations are a great helmet for the price. Troxels are uncomfortable to most head shapes except round. I used to work for a tack store and we carried many brands. I would recommend having someone knowledeagle in helmets fit your head to ensure a proper fit. I personally ride in Charles Owens and GPA Speed Air Evolutions. Charles Owens and GPA's are awesome, but I'm not shellin out that much cash LOL If I still jumped, that's probably what I would buy though, especially if I were showing. But for just schooling, I'm trying to stay on the cheaper side. My old troxel (from 15 years ago ) did make me look silly, so I hope there are lower profile options out there now. But seems like there are, thank goodness.
I did too....I always wanted a GPA (LOL) I will check out the ovations. The more I look at them all, the more I would like to try something before buying. I have a month (I'm moving in July), so hopefully I can find a day and a place to try several. My head is kind of odd-shaped... and small.... lol
And thank you everyone for your suggestions! |
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  Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | I love my Charles Owen.....it fits great, and I figure if it's protecting my brain, I want to get the best one I can just in case my noggin hits something it shouldn't. |
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Posts: 98
Location: Soon where I want to be:) | Love my GPA got it when I was jumping and i keep wearing it now. But it does get pretty hot in Texas summer might also need to look for something with more vents for the summer months. |
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 Born not Made
Posts: 2931
Location: North Dakota | I've got a Tippery Sportage and I love the low profile. Fits my head great.
I don't like Troxel but that's only because they don't fit my individual head. Every one I've tried has hurt.
Everyone's head is shaped different.
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Posts: 155
| Ovations are good because they have a dial in the back, so they fit my big head.
But they get SO hot! I get really sweaty and gross when I wear my helmet. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| I'll chime back in since the dial fits have come up...
Hate them. Have had 2 helmets with them and they both broke very quickly from regular use. I don't feel like that's going to do a very good job of protecting my head...some people like them, but I would try to stay away if you can find something else that fits |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | OhMax - 2014-05-23 12:48 PM I'll chime back in since the dial fits have come up... Hate them. Have had 2 helmets with them and they both broke very quickly from regular use. I don't feel like that's going to do a very good job of protecting my head...some people like them, but I would try to stay away if you can find something else that fits
I would think the dial would be bulky.... I would prefer one without it. I tried my troxel on yesterday... It's of the velvet type made in 2003. I looked like an egghead LOL
So yeah.... I'll be looking for a new one. |
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 Elite Veteran
Posts: 641
Location: Michigan | When I ride at a barn that requires it I have a Tipperary Sportage. Love it! It came with a bunch of extra pads/liners so you could adjust depending on the shape of your head. This is the first helmet that I haven't even noticed I'm wearing when I'm wearing it! ETA: usually I can't stand any helmets because they're either way too loose or crushing my forehead...
Edited by DVM2Be 2014-05-23 2:00 PM
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | Just wanted to say thanks for all the suggestions. I went to the local tack store and they had a huge selection! I was a bit suprised to find that much so close!
I tried on the troxels, the IRHs, and the Ovations, but I ended up buying the Tiperrary Sportage (In Pink!). It seemed to fit my head shape the best. To whomever said that the brands fit differently- you were right! If anyone else is looking for one, I highly recommend trying them all on before purchase.
The Tipperary was also low profile and very light. In addition, it comes down lower on the back of your head, so I think it offers more protection in that area. Anyway, thanks for your help everyone! |
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