[i_luv_wildfire]

I was at the tack store today and was just trying on helmets for fun (velvet ones, in case I ever get into showing) and every one I tried on made me look like I have this HUGE head! I mean, I know they're bulky for safety, which is a good thing, but are there any that are safe and yet lighter and sort of...fit your head more? I mean, all the pictures of random people in shows or whatever have helmets that are somewhat flattering (for helmets, anyway).
Has anyone had this problem, and is there a helmet that you'd recommend? One that doesn't cost more than $100?

BTW if I get a new one it would be velvet or a GPA-type one...but not the GPA price, LOL...

[Stars Of Vegas]

i love my helmet its an AUssie rider black flock and it cost me $60, and it appears to be velvet, but its not and you can get it wet and everything, GREAT HELMET! lol.
i tried on my friends helmet and it was a weird one, but it made me look like i had an egg head lol, not good

[devilishjumper]

i know exactly what you mean but they looks big at fist then when you see yourself in apic they don't looks as big. My show one is huge and bulky but in all my show pics it doesn't look big at all!

[i_luv_wildfire]

Originally Posted by Stars Of Vegas

i love my helmet its an AUssie rider black flock and it cost me $60, and it appears to be velvet, but its not and you can get it wet and everything, GREAT HELMET! lol.
i tried on my friends helmet and it was a weird one, but it made me look like i had an egg head lol, not good

Is there a website with this helmet? Did you get it from a catalogue?
Sounds like it might be a good one!

[PaintedRocket]

I just have a cheaper Troxel that I got from Stateline (on sale for $24.99). It's not too bulky and it serves it's perpose. It's comfortable..except when I have the darn walkie talkie taped to it during my lessons -.-' now THAT thing makes it heavy and lopsided . . .

http://www.statelinetack.com/global/...=1121133858613

[GeM]

I know how you feel. I desperately want a non-ASTM hunt cap, but I can't wear them at A shows anymore because of all of the new safety rules.

Try the knock-off Hampton Helmet in Dover called the Windsor. It looks identical to the CO, but cheaper. They have a slimer profile so they don't make you bubble headed.

[i_luv_wildfire]

Originally Posted by GeM

I know how you feel. I desperately want a non-ASTM hunt cap, but I can't wear them at A shows anymore because of all of the new safety rules.

Try the knock-off Hampton Helmet in Dover called the Windsor. It looks identical to the CO, but cheaper. They have a slimer profile so they don't make you bubble headed.

Wish they had my size...I wear a 7 1/8.

[Stars Of Vegas]

http://www.horseland.com.au/news/stories/101to103.pdf
there you go, and it is actually $79.95 sorry i forgot that i got a discount, but its called aussie rider black flock and it is on the second page down
there you go!

[GiddyUpScoot]

I desperately want a non-ASTM hunt cap, but I can't wear them at A shows anymore because of all of the new safety rules.

hehehe... that's when it pays to no longer be jr ex. and not show o/f *lol* I love my International hunt cap... it's (obviously) a non-ASTM cap, but it's so lightweight and REALLY comfortable... no dog-gone straps to annoy you *lol* I also have a Lexington ASTM approved helmet and it gives me that nice egg-head look... I've had it for like 6 years, but I just hang onto it now just in case I go somewhere that I need one For schooling I have an International ASTM approved helmet - it's really comfortable and lightweight, but it's not velvet (it's just blue plastic or whatever ) I usually only wear it when I'm jumping or on a horse that is young or I don't trust.

If something like the Windsor interests you, they do carry it in 7 1/8. If you want something more like the GPA style, you may have to spend more than $100 - International makes a knock-off of them. Good luck helmet searching

[onwegolover]

I have a charles owen the hampton hat and it was bout $250, the IRH are takeoffs of GPA's and are less expensive. My hamton hat doesnt look bulky but it might i may just be used to it!!!! but it is an AWESOME helmet!!!!!!!!!!!! CHARLES OWEN'S THE HAMPTON HAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!