Troxel Helmets???

[FestiveFuzz]

I am thinking about getting a lightweight hat for the summer and am quite taken by this one http://www.airowear.co.uk/hat_product_info.php?id=78

But I have no experience of this type of riding hat (I usually ride in a traditional hat) so was just wondering what everyone else thought of this type of hat and whether they are any good? I seem to remember they were listed in the Mark Davies safety survey but can't remember how well they were rated.

 

[bexandspooky]

i have one and think they are worth it - def less sweaty!!

 

[missshell]

Looks good. I need a ventilated hat. How much are the Troxel ones?

 

[FestiveFuzz]

I think the one I was looking at was £80 altho the more basic ones are cheaper

 

[missshell]

Thanks.

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

I had a basic Troxel and it was fab, I've just replaced it witha rather swish Champion ventilated one, but the Troxel kept my head much cooler.

 

[Happytohack]

You can get a Troxel from Peformance Equestrian for under £40.00, most endurance riders use them or something similar as they are lightweight, comfortable, conform to latest safety standards and are well ventilated. I bought a new one a year ago and I love it - no more sweaty hair

 

[hadfos]

Snap,same as i am getting,love the design

 

[yellowpony]

I've used them for the last ten years, v. comfortable and light for summer, sweaty endurance competitions etc. I also have a velvet Grand Prix conventional style riding hat by them - totally recommended. I have the ventilated Champion skull as well, but the Troxel is cooler to wear.

 

[Rhandir]

Bought one last week, very pleased with it. Has to be he most comfortable hard hat I've ever had.

 

[Murphy3]

Really like that one. I've been wearing a lightweight Champion for years and it needs to be replaced and I'm thinking of a Troxel. They come out of safety tests very well.

 

[chaffinch]

I have one and I completely love it!

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Fantastic hats- not normally my sort of thing but we needed hats for our riding honeymoon in Africa and they were fab!