Which hat to get?

[m1stify]

Hi, I need to replace my jockey skull. I need one with good ventilation as head can get v sweaty!! Am also looking for snell standard so have two options gatehouse rcx1 (like the idea of removable liner) and Charles Owen 4 star which is apparently really cool to wear. GS is more expensive. Anyone own either and can they recommend?

 

[pansymouse]

Honestly, just get the one that fits and complies with the regulations for your chosen discipline, everything else is a bonus. My hat is so ugly I have to use a cover on it but fits like a dream so I bought it.

 

[Chococat]

Have to agree with pansymouse, different makes fit different shaped heads so go for the best fitting/most comfortable.

 

[Jenna1406]

I have just purchased the Charles Owen Pro II, most hats that have "vents" will not comply with the regulations apparently.

 

[m1stify]

I have just purchased the Charles Owen Pro II, most hats that have "vents" will not comply with the regulations apparently.

Both these hats have the highest snell rating.
I don't want to have to replace my hat every year cos of sweaty head syndrome ☺️ Hence the removable Liner or the well ventilated hat.

 

[FestiveFuzz]

I love my GH rxc1, it's honestly the comfiest hat I've owned but agree with the others that the fit is more important than the style.

 

[m1stify]

oh I will try on both just narrowing it down!

 

[Scarlett]

Both these hats have the highest snell rating.
I don't want to have to replace my hat every year cos of sweaty head syndrome ☺️ Hence the removable Liner or the well ventilated hat.

Do you plan to compete in it? As of 2016 hats must comply to PAS 015 to be allowed to be worn in affiliated competition.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I love my GH rxc1, it's honestly the comfiest hat I've owned but agree with the others that the fit is more important than the style.

I too have the same, am a sweaty-bonce bod & the removable lining is a boon
No more gungy-after-work- hot-day hair products stuck into hat

 

[Annagain]

Do you plan to compete in it? As of 2016 hats must comply to PAS 015 to be allowed to be worn in affiliated competition.

Not entirely true. The BSEN1384 has been deemed obsolete and as of 2016 any hat with this safety mark alone will not be able to be worn in affiliated competition. If your hat has BSEN 1384 and one of the other safety marks (PAS 015 is just one of the accepted ones, Snell E2001 and ATSM F1163 are other examples) it's ok.


More info (for BRC at least, I understand BE and BD have the same rule, not sure on BS ) here: http://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/BHS/F...ndards Information for Clubs and Centres.ashx

But yes, the one that fits best is the best hat for you. I can only wear Champion due to the odd shape of my head!

 

[Ella19]

Depends on the shape of your head! round heads fit gatehouse hs1 on the whole. The 4 star is a bit of an odd fit in my opinion. Pro II are good for oval heads. Rxc1 is somewhere in between.