So for those of us shopping where can we find a non-bulky, close fitting, ultra light, riding helmet. The last one I bought was in my 4-H days and it was one of the huge velvet covered one and I hated it!
Posted 2014-08-04 9:25 AM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?
It depends on the shape of your head. Are you more oval or round?
I'm an oval and really like my Tipperary Sportage. Well...as much as I could probably like any helmet. It's light...and has good venting. Good price as well.
Round heads I think do better in a Troxel but I've not worn one in ages.
Posted 2014-08-04 9:49 AM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Bulls Eye
Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma
Look at the Ovation helmets. They have cool max washable liners, and the dial/click fit system. Price point is great on them as well. Much more comfortable than a troxel. There are many retailers who sell them. They are my favorite schooling types of helmets.
Posted 2014-08-04 9:54 AM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Texas Taco
Posts: 7499 Location: Bandera, TX
TrailGirl - 2014-08-04 9:25 AM It depends on the shape of your head. Are you more oval or round?
I'm an oval and really like my Tipperary Sportage. Well...as much as I could probably like any helmet. It's light...and has good venting. Good price as well.
Round heads I think do better in a Troxel but I've not worn one in ages.
Absolutely agree. I have a very round head and love the Troxel. I have the one that costs right around $100 and really like it. It has a "cradel" inside that cushions my head.
I wear a Tipperary Sportage and really like it. I did buy a Troxel that was on sale and it doesn't fit me right at all. I have never worn a helmet before recently so I don't have a lot to compare it to but the Sportage is low profile and I don't get hot in it at all.
See...It's all about the right helmet for your head shape.
I have friends that swore they always got headaches or hated helmets because they hurt to wear. Once they figured out wether they were round or oval and got the right helmet...Voila!