Which hat?!

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cob&onion

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Been saying for ages i need a new hat! my skull has had it now, its horrible and damp and makes my head itch! after taking it off this morning and coming away with a horrid sweaty head enough is enough! am after a nice light weight ventilated one. I don't want anything OTT! I have a nice velvet one for showing and dressage so this is for everyday riding, sj comps and xc so needs to be suitable for jumping.
I really like the casco but not sure if it looks a bit much for everyday cob riding?! plus a bit over budget but could stretch! (its the dark navy one NOT the union jack blinged one!!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Casco-Mis...uestrian_Clothing_MJ&var=&hash=item2ec981122f


Would prefer navy blue.
These are the ones i have found so far, any reviews? or have anything similar you would recommend?
Budget under £100.

two toned? navy and silver
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200769424...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Not sure if this comes in navy?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190865823...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


I really like this one but not sure if it looks a bit OTT?!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390612528371?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Hmmmm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150806496...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
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I'm always utterly mystified by people who choose a helmet on looks.

Far more important is the fit - and you need it properly fitted not just to bung it on and work out whether it's comfy or not - and always wearing it correctly fastened. You also, if you have any sense, want it to be kitemarked and to PAS015 and BS:EN1384.

Do you actually know whether any of those will fit your shape of head? If not might I suggest you get yourself to a decent tackshop and try some on with the advice of a fitter.
 
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I'm always utterly mystified by people who choose a helmet on looks.

Far more important is the fit - and you need it properly fitted not just to bung it on and work out whether it's comfy or not - and always wearing it correctly fastened. You also, if you have any sense, want it to be kitemarked and to PAS015 and BS:EN1384.

Do you actually know whether any of those will fit your shape of head? If not might I suggest you get yourself to a decent tackshop and try some on with the advice of a fitter.
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Yes i realize the importance of a good fitting hat.
 
I tried on a couple of ventilated hard at YHL - as looking to replace my jockey skull for something lighter next Spring.

I really like the feel of the Troxel hat's.
I tried on the Zilco hats which were similar tothe Caldene (which is too OTT for my tastes). The Zilco (to me) looked more understated than the Caldene & it came in a darker navy, which was the nicest.

But do try some on & get it fitted - you never know what fits until you can try some on :)
 
I did try the caldene one on, although it fitted it does look a bit bulky for my head?
Casco and troxel am not sure as havent tried them on yet.
I have a charles owen skull which fits my head shape well.

Also near to us there are limited amounts of tack shops, the local one closed down :( we have a countrywide which stock a few hats but havent got a massive range. Again the harry hall hat fitted but looked bulky. The Just toggs one fitted nicely but wanted something more lightweight and with more ventilation
 
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Only way to find out which hat is best is to try them on! I'm all for ebay bargains for many horsey items but for hats it's a proper shop and a trained fitter.

My head is Gatehouse HS1 shaped so that is what I have. It's very comfortable as well as safe. Nothing at Countrywide fitted me so the fitter there actually referred me on to another shop which sells Gatehouse rather than squishing me into a Charles Owen, which was all wrong for me.
 
Think I'm going to go for the new gatehouse ventilated skull, it has good safety ratings including Snell and a removeable, washable liner.

Just need to try it on now
 
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