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TessBelle Reg. Mar 2014	Posted 2016-10-05 4:32 PM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Expert Posts: 1477 Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton	KRJ1791 - 2016-10-05 5:11 AM We spend boat loads of money on everything from conchos to make our saddles look pretty to bronc haltes with names and insane treatments for our horses. Please, get fitted, buy the higher quality helmet as you likely plan to have it for a while and be thankful for the money well spent when it is called into service. I was about to post about this. I was at my vet the other day and the helmet discussion came up. Him being a jumper he knows a good bit about helmets. Now I wear a Troxel but the only reason I wear it is because I got it about 4 years ago and I wasn't going to get the absolute cheapest but I didn't want to spend $100s of dollars one either...at the time. He said his helmet was over $600 but didn't say what kind. He had the same point you did. We spend all this money trying to make our horses look pretty and our saddles look pretty but won't spend that much on something to save our head in case of an accident. I won't lie. I spend more on my hair and nails than I did on my helmet and I expect it to save me or at least help me from brain injury or death??? Nope. Not anymore. I'm shopping for one and a GOOD one this time. I'm not saying Troxels aren't good. I don't know. but usually if something is cheap it's because it's made from cheap material. I just don't know which brand to go to from here though. Edited by TessBelle 2016-10-05 4:35 PM
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debhorses Reg. Jun 2004	Posted 2016-10-06 4:29 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Banned by Booger Posts: 2168 Location: Huffman, Texas	Troxel and had it blinged!! (helhatandjewel.jpg) Attachments ---------------- helhatandjewel.jpg (81KB - 178 downloads)
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luluwhit Reg. Dec 2005	Posted 2016-10-06 7:09 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Popped Posts: 20421 Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana	i was just going to ask if anyone hell hatted their helmut yet. i want to do mine this winter. There is a facebook group with some really great ones on it.
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run3 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2016-10-06 10:17 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
My Steak better Kick! Posts: 1627 Location: trying not to melt	How do u hat them?
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slacy09 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2016-10-07 11:19 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Zeal Queen Posts: 3826 Location: TEXAS	I have found that the fallon taylor's are the most comfortable!
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slacy09 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2016-10-07 11:19 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Zeal Queen Posts: 3826 Location: TEXAS	luluwhit - 2016-10-06 7:09 AM i was just going to ask if anyone hell hatted their helmut yet. i want to do mine this winter. There is a facebook group with some really great ones on it. Yes I have!!
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RunNitroRun Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2016-10-07 11:46 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Elite Veteran Posts: 678 Location: Canada	Price is only one factor. Just because something is expensive doesn't mean it's good and vice versa. Check the ASTM and SEI certifications and remember a helmet is only good for one impact. Whatever you buy make sure it fits. Make sure the chin straps are snug and that the helmet is comfortable and breathable.
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LindsayJordan Reg. Jun 2010	Posted 2016-10-07 6:03 PM Subject: RE: Helmets!
Elite Veteran Posts: 1118 Location: The South	run3 - 2016-10-06 10:17 AM How do u hat them? If you have Facebook, there's a group called Karen's Hellhat Posse and they have step by step directions with pictures.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2016-10-07 7:46 PM Subject: RE: Helmets!
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	TessBelle - 2016-10-05 4:32 PM KRJ1791 - 2016-10-05 5:11 AM We spend boat loads of money on everything from conchos to make our saddles look pretty to bronc haltes with names and insane treatments for our horses. Please, get fitted, buy the higher quality helmet as you likely plan to have it for a while and be thankful for the money well spent when it is called into service. I was about to post about this. I was at my vet the other day and the helmet discussion came up. Him being a jumper he knows a good bit about helmets. Now I wear a Troxel but the only reason I wear it is because I got it about 4 years ago and I wasn't going to get the absolute cheapest but I didn't want to spend $100s of dollars one either...at the time. He said his helmet was over $600 but didn't say what kind. He had the same point you did. We spend all this money trying to make our horses look pretty and our saddles look pretty but won't spend that much on something to save our head in case of an accident. I won't lie. I spend more on my hair and nails than I did on my helmet and I expect it to save me or at least help me from brain injury or death??? Nope. Not anymore. I'm shopping for one and a GOOD one this time. I'm not saying Troxels aren't good. I don't know. but usually if something is cheap it's because it's made from cheap material. I just don't know which brand to go to from here though. I was told you should replace the helmet every 2 years
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Stepdownnextcase Reg. Oct 2016	Posted 2016-10-08 11:15 PM Subject: RE: Helmets!
boon Posts: 4	Love my Tipperary Sportsmen. I had a Troxel prior and the dial fit system hurt my head (yes it was the correct size). I love how my Tipp goes a little farther down the back of my head for extra protection.
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Cowpony64 Reg. May 2007	Posted 2016-10-09 10:05 AM Subject: RE: Helmets!
	Troxel and Tipparary are very commen in western stores in my area but if you really want to know what fits you best, include an english tack store in your search. It really depends on your skull shape (round vs egg). I wear both a Tipperary sportage and a Uvex but prefer the Uvex as it is more adjustable and has better ventilation.
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