megnum
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Post by megnum on Dec 27, 2006 20:20:36 GMT 1
I am in need of a riding hat and am looking at the charles owen gr8 or the john whittaker hat. Does anybody have any experience on these two or any others to recommend
Thankyou ;D
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Post by julz on Dec 27, 2006 20:25:01 GMT 1
I always get the charles owen.... my head is very small, and find these are a comfier fit.
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megnum
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Post by megnum on Dec 27, 2006 20:26:40 GMT 1
Thanks Julz I was slightly biased towards them anyways as they are £70 cheaper in robinsons sale lol I just want to make sure they are good and see if jw hat is worth more ;D
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Post by jen1 on Dec 27, 2006 20:27:36 GMT 1
gr8 love mine, lovely and soft harness and a vcery good fit around the ociputle(sp) bone of the scull, aka your thick part of your head
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Post by ceiron on Dec 27, 2006 20:44:46 GMT 1
troxel ftw
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Post by sarak on Dec 27, 2006 23:07:24 GMT 1
I went to be fitted for a hat with one thing in mind, and came away with something completely different, but safe in the knowledge that it was a very good fit. Unless you have a very standard shaped head, you may find that it is a case of getting a hat which suits your head.  |
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Post by julz on Dec 27, 2006 23:16:17 GMT 1
as long as it fits your head comfortably, has the kite mark on it.. you should be safe should you fall on your head...after which a new hat will be needed!
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Post by Louise C on Dec 28, 2006 0:21:05 GMT 1
I have a Charles Owen - they fit my particularly small oval head! Packed full of brains though:-)
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Post by gilly on Dec 29, 2006 19:38:12 GMT 1
Depends on your head, as everyone else has said! I have champion skull cap for everyday use and have just ordered myself a Charles Owen Showjumper XP for best. Fits like a glove. Was pretty surprised about this as the Charles Owen skull caps are too round for my head, but the Xp is ok. Also tried a Toggi one but that just didn't fit at all
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Post by stybba on Dec 29, 2006 20:32:44 GMT 1
Depends what you want it for really. I have a showjumper2000 for posh (needless to say it doesn't get out much).
A Champion Universal for lessons (its a bit like a cycling helmet with lots of ventilation for my sweaty head when my instructor tortures me).
And a Harry Hall Elite that OH gave me for crimbo, which is ever so comfy (for hacking).
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natalia
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Post by natalia on Dec 29, 2006 20:41:56 GMT 1
IO too have the charles ownen showjumper and love it for shows. I have a champion jockey skull for XC and have also got a JTE for everyday. I HATE my jte, it slips over my eyes and I can't see where I'm going! i can't jump in it! I tried a GPA also and had the smae problem with this, I have found that both of these hats are suited more to people with round heads.
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Post by jen1 on Dec 30, 2006 0:55:49 GMT 1
Depends on your head, as everyone else has said! I have champion skull cap for everyday use and have just ordered myself a Charles Owen Showjumper XP for best. Fits like a glove. Was pretty surprised about this as the Charles Owen skull caps are too round for my head, but the Xp is ok. Also tried a Toggi one but that just didn't fit at all thats the problem i have with hats being too round, i have to watch where i fractured my skull,(at the back,) and the gr8 is a perfect fit, |
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