What kind of helmet do you have

jumpinhorselvr · 01-17-2005, 04:51 PM

What kind of helmet do you all have? also rate your helmet from a 1-10 and if you want then tell why so other members have an idea for further reference about brands of helmets

I have a GPA titanium 5 (suede charcol) I included a pic of me in it
i rate it a 10- It holds up amazing, suits a wide varity of face shapes for people, is a "popular" helmet that will often help you in the show ring (even if that shouldnt be part of what is judged) it looks pretty, and shows off a very classy look

Parelli Arabian · 01-17-2005, 05:13 PM

Well, I have no clue what my helmet is lmao...It's velvet with clear straps. I've had it for like 8 years now and I can't part with it. I know you're supposed to replace helmets every 5 years, but oh well! I guess I should get an approved one for showing this year though.

GeM · 01-17-2005, 05:43 PM

Charles Owen Hampton. It is a 10 for comfort, 10 for looks, and 8 for safety. It's not the safest helmet...but I love it.

jumpinhorselvr · 01-17-2005, 07:02 PM

Really? I always thought those were pretty safe... I was gonna go for an owen and then i put it on... lets just say my face doesnt mix with it to well!

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Originally Posted by GeM

Charles Owen Hampton. It is a 10 for comfort, 10 for looks, and 8 for safety. It's not the safest helmet...but I love it.

Blistering Winds · 01-17-2005, 07:03 PM

The 39.00 one from Valley Vet...International something or other with the dial fit and pony tail space....LOVE it! It is certified and comfy.

Friend has a Troxel that I love as well, just I wanted the dial fit...as depending on the day, it fits slightly different....

Paint_luver · 01-17-2005, 07:05 PM

I just have a simple, cheap, Troxel schooling helmet. It's not the best as for looks, but it's comfortable, and cheap and does it's job when I'm just schooling!

jumpinhorselvr · 01-17-2005, 07:05 PM

my mom got one of those when she took a couple lessons....

I love my GPA- erghs I freaked out a little while ago though cause i lost it but it showed up on a tack trunk a couple days later- good thing to cause i def. didnt have 300 dollars laying around and i had a show the next day

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Originally Posted by Blistering Winds

The 39.00 one from Valley Vet...International something or other with the dial fit and pony tail space....LOVE it! It is certified and comfy.

Friend has a Troxel that I love as well, just I wanted the dial fit...as depending on the day, it fits slightly different....

hossluva · 01-17-2005, 07:16 PM

I have a GPA - but my mother is to paranoid to let take it to shows. She thinks it has a higher chance of being stollen, which is true. So it stays in my trunk for when I ride Madd. My NEW show helmet is the IRH international riding something or other. My old one died at a show - embarresing.

My GPA I give a 10 - love it in everyway poss. So that is the only reason I ride Madd to wear my GPA - lol kidding.

My IRH I give an 8 it is safe and looks good but I have to have my hair up in it the SAME way or else it doesn't fit right so it takes me awhile everytime I ride to get my hair in it so it fits.

jumpinhorselvr · 01-17-2005, 07:18 PM

lol i remember when that happened... I didnt know u had a GPA....

The IRH's are pretty good I tried one on but i just ended up picking thg GPA in the end

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Originally Posted by hossluva

I have a GPA - but my mother is to paranoid to let take it to shows. She thinks it has a higher chance of being stollen, which is true. So it stays in my trunk for when I ride Madd. My NEW show helmet is the IRH international riding something or other. My old one died at a show - embarresing.

My GPA I give a 10 - love it in everyway poss. So that is the only reason I ride Madd to wear my GPA - lol kidding.

My IRH I give an 8 it is safe and looks good but I have to have my hair up in it the SAME way or else it doesn't fit right so it takes me awhile everytime I ride to get my hair in it so it fits.

hossluva · 01-17-2005, 07:27 PM

yea nobody knows I have it b/c nobodys except Madd sees it on me! lol and others at my barn but they don't really care.

01-17-2005, 04:51 PM	#1
jumpinhorselvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: OHIO!!! Posts: 576 Images: 21	What kind of helmet do you have What kind of helmet do you all have? also rate your helmet from a 1-10 and if you want then tell why so other members have an idea for further reference about brands of helmets I have a GPA titanium 5 (suede charcol) I included a pic of me in it i rate it a 10- It holds up amazing, suits a wide varity of face shapes for people, is a "popular" helmet that will often help you in the show ring (even if that shouldnt be part of what is judged) it looks pretty, and shows off a very classy look Attached Thumbnails

01-17-2005, 05:43 PM	#3
GeM Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,928 Images: 22	Charles Owen Hampton. It is a 10 for comfort, 10 for looks, and 8 for safety. It's not the safest helmet...but I love it. __________________ Don't insult the aligator until after you cross the river.

01-17-2005, 07:03 PM	#5
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	The 39.00 one from Valley Vet...International something or other with the dial fit and pony tail space....LOVE it! It is certified and comfy. Friend has a Troxel that I love as well, just I wanted the dial fit...as depending on the day, it fits slightly different.... __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

01-17-2005, 07:05 PM	#6
Paint_luver Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 5,888 Images: 297 Blog Entries: 137	I just have a simple, cheap, Troxel schooling helmet. It's not the best as for looks, but it's comfortable, and cheap and does it's job when I'm just schooling! __________________ "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed ." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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01-17-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
Parelli Arabian Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 155	Well, I have no clue what my helmet is lmao...It's velvet with clear straps. I've had it for like 8 years now and I can't part with it. I know you're supposed to replace helmets every 5 years, but oh well! I guess I should get an approved one for showing this year though.

01-17-2005, 07:16 PM	#8
hossluva Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,950 Images: 26 Blog Entries: 1	I have a GPA - but my mother is to paranoid to let take it to shows. She thinks it has a higher chance of being stollen, which is true. So it stays in my trunk for when I ride Madd. My NEW show helmet is the IRH international riding something or other. My old one died at a show - embarresing. My GPA I give a 10 - love it in everyway poss. So that is the only reason I ride Madd to wear my GPA - lol kidding. My IRH I give an 8 it is safe and looks good but I have to have my hair up in it the SAME way or else it doesn't fit right so it takes me awhile everytime I ride to get my hair in it so it fits.

01-17-2005, 07:27 PM	#10
hossluva Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,950 Images: 26 Blog Entries: 1	yea nobody knows I have it b/c nobodys except Madd sees it on me! lol and others at my barn but they don't really care.