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equussynergy Reg. Feb 2009	Posted 2014-08-04 9:23 AM Subject: Helmet Talk
Swiffer PIcker Upper Posts: 4015 Location: Four Corners Colorado	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!
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TrailGirl Reg. Jan 2014	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.
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CwgrlTuffTurnin3 Reg. Jul 2005	Posted 2014-08-04 9:27 AM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Fluffy Tuffy Posts: 10343 Location: New Sharon, IA	Just bought my daughter the new Troxel rebel series and it seems to fit very well and is a lot less bulky!
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equussynergy Reg. Feb 2009	Posted 2014-08-04 9:42 AM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Swiffer PIcker Upper Posts: 4015 Location: Four Corners Colorado	I sure wish we had some good places to shop around here. I think my head is more round maybe lol I don't know.
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	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. http://www.doversaddlery.com/category.aspx?c=1201&filter=100000008226eq100000010164&eid=X17A00U1268&9gtype=search&9gkw=ovation%20helmets&9gad=53874846607.1&9gpla=&9gag=2676360607&atrkid=V1ADWE00B7CAD-2676360607-k-ovation%20helmets-53874846607-e-g-m-1t1&gclid=CIProbDt-b8CFSxk7AodHRMAbg (1460264_10201764809855577_1515745379_n.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1460264_10201764809855577_1515745379_n.jpg (37KB - 165 downloads)
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GoMistyGo Reg. Feb 2004	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.
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r_beau Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2014-08-04 2:51 PM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Born not Made Posts: 2930 Location: North Dakota	I've got an oval-shaped head and Troxels always hurt. I have a Tippery Sportage and I love it. It has a nice low profile and is comfortable to wear all day.
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turtleaut Reg. Nov 2008	Posted 2014-08-04 3:20 PM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Expert Posts: 1286 Location: Mississippi	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.
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TrailGirl Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-08-04 4:05 PM Subject: RE: Helmet Talk
Elite Veteran Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?	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!
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