Should I buy a new hat?

[vicm2509]

Last night im my Stage 1 BHS class I fell off

Ive only ever fallen off Baron in my hat once since I bought it but yesterday I took a pretty good wack on my head. My head bounced off the floor and I saw stars for a while afterwards and have a really big headache today (along with a sore back and bruised bum

)

So do I need to buy a new hat? It doesnt sound creaky if I squeeze. Are hats generally supposed to be able to cope with a few hard wacks before they need replacing?

 

[CastleMouse]

I'd definitely replace it if I were you! Better to be safe than sorry by replacing it

 

[Marquire]

If you hit your head then you should replace your hat. It may be weakened without showing any outward signs. Better to be safe than sorry, you only have one head after all.

Marie

 

[PapaFrita]

I think the sensible thing to do is get a new hat. As I understand it, they have a kind of 'foam' under the shell that is designed to absorb impact and 'shrinks' leaving a hollow bit where it hit the ground. I'm sure someone will explain more scientifically, but even if the outer shell seems fine, the hat's shock-absorbing qualities will not be the same. It'll still be better than wearing no hat at all though!

 

[aran]

yes you really should
i got thrown off and was unconcious for 15 mins and so i replaced my hat. my hat felt normal but when i pulled the velvet off there were loads of cracks across it!

hope the bruises go down soon!

 

[Quarrybank]

If you've wacked your head & saw stars then I'd say you had mild concussion. Your hat will have done what it is designed to do a spread the impact around the hat rather than your head.

I would def be changing my hat if I was you. Always better to be safe than sorry.

 

[CastleMouse]

The foam is like bubble wrap, and when you have a fall it bursts some of the bubbles, depending on how severe the impact was.

 

[pottamus]

Yes...Christmas present should be a new hat for you! Hope you are okay.

 

[skye123]

yep you should. i fell off my old horse onto my head and got a new hat straight away. as other people have said its better to be safe than sorry

 

[ladylisa]

defo get a new hat!