Skull cap recommendations?

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FleabittenT

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Looking for a new skull cap, that I can wear for everything (XC/DR/SJ - can't really afford two new hats :o). My current skull cap is a couple of years old & really bulky, so I want something with as little bulk as possible.

Been looking at these but not sure where to start:

http://www.rideaway.co.uk/skull-hats/default.aspx

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Going for a try-on session at my local tack shop at the weekend, but any suggestions would be really useful.

Thanks :)
 
I recently bought the Charles Owen Ultralite Euro and it's fab!!!! Extreamly comfortable and very light weight..I actually forget I'm wearing it sometimes!!!!:D I paid very little for it, around £35 but I can't remember where I got it from...think it might have been ebay! :confused:
 
My Champion Ventair is the most comfortable hat I've ever worn

But the MOST important factor is get the one that fits you the best. A hat is only as safe and comfortable if it fits well.
 
Thanks galaxy23, I have an older style Champion hat at the moment that's really comfy (if huge), so will def try one of these.

With you on fit & safety, ill-fitting hats are the worst anyway, so distracting :)
 
the HS1 has highest safety spec but didn't fit my head shape (its def Jockey Skull shape rather than Peaked cap shape - my head is peaked cap shape ;))

so i have the CO Pro II - and love it :)
 
Be careful as not all skulls are PAS015! I thought they were and got caught out! If you have an awkward shaped head (or oval for skulls!) then try wearing the hat for 1/2 an hour in the shop first to make sure it doesnt give you a headache. Oh and def. get it fitted rather than buying online as the sizes vary a lot between makes.
 
Thanks posie_honey, I think I'll try a gatehouse for fit, although might have to wait for pay day again if it does fit ;)

Dogstar, thanks too, anything I buy has to be PAS015/BSEN1384 for BS :) Can't believe in this day & age you can still buy hats that aren't up to the highest safety standards, seems a bit counter-productive...

Looking forward to shopping now! :D
 
I have a Champion Ventair skull too and it's the best hat I've ever hat, when this one dies I will definitely be replacing it with another.
 
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