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Review on πŸͺ– Troxel Rebel Equestrian Riding Helmet, Size Medium (7 - 7 1/4), Thunderbird by Mark Caperton

Revainrating 5 out of 5

No more BOBBLEHEAD!

I don't usually write reviews until Revain notifies me it's time. This one I sought out. I've ridden horses my whole life. Landed on my head numerous times and still - too vain to wear a helmet. Several years ago I bought a helmet - wore it a couple times and stashed it away after glancing in the mirror. I looked like a giant alien beetle headed thing. I'd take my chances with getting my head caved in or brain injury .stupid. A week a go I watched a friend get bucked off MY HORSE in front of me onto the pavement. As soon as I got home I went in search of low-profile helmets. From the product reviews and pictures, it didn't look to me like the helmets had changed much. Still, the image of ones head coming in contact with concrete at a rapid pace haunted me. I ordered the low-profile, Troxel Rebel. I figured better too look like a bobblehead now than risk sporting a drool-bib later. I plopped my new helmet on as soon as it arrived. No bobblehead! I don't look good in a hat, period.but this helmet looks no worse than a ball cap! It's super comfortable. I ran around the house with it on for half the morning before I remembered I still had it on! I'm actually looking forward to riding in this thing. I'll keep the old helmet in my "other trailer" in case I forget this one some time - but plan on buying another one of these to keep on hand. Note to non-helmet users: Don't let vanity get the best of you - nothing looks worse on a person than one to many concussions. Well done Troxel.

Pros
  • Bought this for my niece. It is perfect fit! Love it!
Cons
  • The helmet might not be able to provide adequate protection during falls with rotational force