Best Skull Hat?

[ShowJumperBeckii]

iv got around £80 at the max! and i need a good skull hat for xc as me and ebs are trying out some BE and more xc this summer

not sure where to put this? but it should be ok here

 

[Django Pony]

Can't recommend the Dublin Onyx highly enough for comfort if you're on a budget. You can get the webbing harness one for £35 and the leather harness version for £60. It's the comfiest hat I've ever owned, and I tried loads on when I went shopping.
Having said that everyone's head are a slightly different shape, I'd go to a reputable tack shop and get one fitted. Once you know the one to go for you can always order online to try to keep the costs down!
Good luck!x

 

[Umbongo]

I love my Charles Owen J3. Although I have an oval shaped head so suit traditional velvet hats better. I would also advise going to a reputable tack shop that can fit riding hats to see what hat fits your head shape best. I got my hat from a Derby House stand....and it has been my only positive experience from them!!!

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

i was thinking of a champion as derby house selling for 75 but are they the same sizing as the ones with the fixed peak? if so i can just order online?
or yeah charles owen are only £40-50 and im not going to be using it LOADS but after my xc fall and being knocked out old im making sure im getting the best one on budget
thanks

 

[dominobrown]

Champion euro deluxe. I think its around £50.

 

[silverstar]

Ive just bought a Champion Ventair and I really like it. Try one on before you buy online tho. I was going to get mine online but wasnt sure of the fittings so I bought one in a tackshop.

 

[Javabb94]

I have a champion ventair normal hat and they are comfy so i would reccomend the ventair skull,

also Charles Owen J3, wonderful jockey skull

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

ooh ok thanks alot ill go try them on and see what suits my head
erm anyone know a good place for baby blue or red personlized xc colours? x

 

[dominobrown]

Treehouse, they are really friendly and helpful, though it might not be cheap.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

thanks x

 

[night_mare]

The Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull is the best for cross country - suitable for competition under FEI, Pony Club and HRA rules - conforms to SNELL E2001 (the highest equestrian hat safety standard in the world), PAS015 and BSEN1384 - www.countrysmiths.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=Gatehouse-hs1-jockey-skull-cap

 

[kelly_s1]

Can't recommend the Dublin Onyx highly enough for comfort if you're on a budget. You can get the webbing harness one for £35 and the leather harness version for £60. It's the comfiest hat I've ever owned, and I tried loads on when I went shopping.
Having said that everyone's head are a slightly different shape, I'd go to a reputable tack shop and get one fitted. Once you know the one to go for you can always order online to try to keep the costs down!
Good luck!x

I have to agree with you. It's the best hat I have ever bought and has all necessary standards. Very cheap and comfortable hat.

 

[Rachaelpink]

Another vote for Gatehouse HS1. It's generally about £100 but comfy and gives best protection, worth the extra money.

 

[Happy Hunter]

i would like to reccomend one.
but the only reccomendation that matters - is THAT IT FITS!!!!

if you want to do pony club ect =- make sure its got all the numbers you need!

 

[Jasper65]

Another vote for champion ventair skull absolutely love mine very comfortable and my keeps my head cool when wearing for longer times xxxx

 

[horsey mad matt]

i got my new charles owen for £46 just before x-mas

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

no i didt want to spends loads and im not going to be going loads just a few bits and bobs,
and no some BE not pony club
thanks guys x

 

[Kokopelli]

The champion ventair is a very good hat, but I found it didn't fit my head very well so I tried a Dublin Onyx and I cannot recommend it enough, its very comfy and very safe

 

[Luci07]

The Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull is the best for cross country - suitable for competition under FEI, Pony Club and HRA rules - conforms to SNELL E2001 (the highest equestrian hat safety standard in the world), PAS015 and BSEN1384 - www.countrysmiths.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=Gatehouse-hs1-jockey-skull-cap

I also loved that hat, only problem was.. it just did not fit!

So I would look at the standards and then go to try them on. I always end up with Charles owen but thats a fit and comfort thing. The one thing I did insist on last time round was to buy a skull cap with a vent in it to "try" to reduce sweaty hair in the summer and it did really help!

 

[Nic]

I love my HS1. Comfiest js ever. I also loved my J3 but prefer the HS1.

 

[ShowJumperBeckii]

i was suggest hs1 by a few others too but over £100 and im not going to be using it loads seem a bit pointless?
thanks x