Hats with vents....

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When I ride my head gets so hot, it's plastered onto my head after just even a hack. I need a new hat and like the showjumper style hats (blue velvet with flesh coloured chin strap) but wonder if I should go with a hat with vents. Does anyone else have sweaty head issues
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and do you find the hats with vents make any difference?
 
I have a very vented hat, my hair now never gets greasy and its usually very comfy to wear. However in the icy wind today, I was thinking a warmer version might be better
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The vents have be proven to not be a safety hazard (unless being chased by locals with pointy pitchforks!).
 
I have the Champion Ventair and find it is much better for avoiding a sweaty head (which I used to get with my other one)
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I bought a Poly hat from Hickstead, best purchase I ever made! Vented and lightweight, and really nice looking. Incredibly cheap too
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Yes I get a very hot head and I am also looking at vented hats. There are a number on the market from Polly to GPA depending on just how much cash you have to spend.

My OH has GPA's, but usually finds them on Ebay, I like the look of the Troxel hats from Airowear.
 
Thanks everyone. The normal hat I have now gives me eczema on my forhead too. Are there any 'traditional' looking vented ones out there that look a bit more normal (for want of a better word) rather than looking plasticy like a bike hat if you see what I mean?
 
I bought a Champion Ventair in one last attempt to stop getting serious headaches when riding. If it didn't work I was going to have to quit as rding for 1/2 hour left me with a headache no amount of painkillers would shift and it would last all day.

Bought the peaked version and it was fantastic, the headaches disappeared immediatly. Was gutted when I broke it by landing on my head out XC training last year; learnt my lesson and bought the Ventair skull which is equally as good!!

Champion Ventair saved me from quitting riding
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I have one of the champion SJ hats. It is slightly ventilated and i find that the ventilation is enough just on that
 
Love my GPA one which has vents. They are pricey but you can find them on Ebay for a good price sometimes
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My head never gets hot in it. The best skull hat is my J3, again has been good for my hot head. Both are very lightweight and so comfy.
 
I have had a GPA and now have a champion vent air. The GPA hardly ever gave me a sweaty head, but wasnt as comfy as my vent air, which is the nicest hat I have ever had, and the lining is really really soft so should prevent sore skin on forehead!! the vent air does give enough ventilation to reduce hat head!!
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I got a vented one with a velvety cover from Decathlon (was a couple of years or so ago now). which has a harness in it like a bike helmet. I have to say, they feel a bit flimsy to me so I wear my traditional one most of the time unless going for a long ride in hot weather.
I think I saw the Polly ones in Tesco Extra, they might have them online?
 
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