Shopping for a helmet - need advice! :)

I second the CO GR8. I LOVE it, and it is pretty hawt lookin' for a helmet ;)

BUT! Safety first! Choose the one that fits best. They all look like nice helmets!

Ok I'm kinda torn! I do like the look of the GR8 but I want to look at all my options before I decide. But what I'm looking for is apparently not so easy to find...SOOOO here's what I'm looking for:

* black velvet
* the clip/snap rather than the "buckle" closure that most have
* I don't want a nylon chin strap
* low profile
* under $300

Give me some alternative ideas folks! :)

I found this one today, anyone ever heard of this CO?? Thoughts? Do you think the little chin strap thing would be annoying, or comfy?

The Ascot Hat by Charles Owen < Velvet Helmets < Riding Apparel|Dover Saddlery.

That is a hunt cap, it isn't ASTM certified. It doesn't really offer protection for your head.

Personally I wouldnt buy a hat without trying it on - so it may be worth getting one sent to you to try ... as its so hard to tell whats going to be comfy on your head.... the will loose fractionally after a bit of wear...

I like the IRH hats and found them pretty normal fitting the ones I've used.... and I also know ALOT of people who live the charles owen brand...

Anyway you can try someone else one ono for an idea on the fit

I still say you need to invest in a Skull Cap if you are going to stick with Eventing.

Stick with the helmet you have now, and get a skull cap.

MIEventer... what do you mean when you say skull cap.. are you meaning a saftey approved one or are you meaning more a dressage style one?

Sorry not a term we use here

Skull Cap - what Eventers wear. Designed without the visor, for safety reasons.

^^ that DOES look comfy MIE! ;)

Good to know, screw that then!

I have a CO and its great I love it. It fits great it has molded to my head like you were told it would. It also comes with a 3 year warranty that god forbid you fall and hit your head CO will take the helmet back replace it with a new one and tear the old one apart to see how it took the impact.