Charles Owen hats

[Widgeon]

Quick question - I currently have a Charles Owen fixed peak, probably 5 or 6 years old and I'm thinking it might be time to replace it. So - here is my very, very vain question - are there any CO hats that have a slightly lower profile so I don't look so much like a Halloween pumpkin in photos? I was also thinking that perhaps a skull cap would be better, as the silk peak sits higher up and might tone down the general bobblehead look (or at least my face wouldn't have a shadow across it). It's "only" for hacking, but I regularly ride all day so it has to be comfy and not a sweat-fest.

I'll probably stick with CO, as I know they fit me and they're relatively inexpensive, but suggestions for other similar-fit makes would be useful too. We don't have any one big tack shop near us, just several small ones, so I need an idea of what I want before I go expending precious diesel trekking around them all.

 

[equestrian7474]

what exactly do you mean by a lower profile? im not really sure how you can find a lower profile helmet that just a standard plain fixed peak or skull cap.

i definitely think skull caps are even more noticeable on their own unless you’ve got a hat silk to go with it

i currently have charles owen yr8 black sparkle and love it, it doesn’t really sound like what you’re looking for though

 

[Roxylola]

Yes, although it depends which Charles Owen you have now. Some of their range is designed for a traditional showing style and much more domed than others

 

[Nudibranch]

I have a CO Pro II and it's not bad in terms of profile. Skulls definitely work best imo. I like to distract a bit further with a pom pom silk.

 

[teapot]

The Pro II Plus is super low profile - I adore mine!

 

[Widgeon]

I have a CO Pro II and it's not bad in terms of profile. Skulls definitely work best imo. I like to distract a bit further with a pom pom silk.

The Pro II Plus is super low profile - I adore mine!

Thank you both, this is exactly what I needed to know - I'll try this one first then. And a washable headband sounds like a very good idea!

Not sure what the actual model name of my current one is but it's similar to the Ayr8 in that it's black and grey, peaked, and has a contrast strip up the middle. It's definitely a kiddie one because it has the Thelwell lining - I only paid about £80 for it, but that was probably at least five to seven years ago (hence the need for a new one).

ETA I've never had a skull cap and am childishly excited by the prospect of pom pom silks