tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post8612620892069474925..comments2023-10-08T09:37:18.894-04:00Comments on Endurance Granny: Helmet SafetyJacke Reynoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576351940350712538noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-79485886657926661902012-07-11T12:28:40.607-04:002012-07-11T12:28:40.607-04:00Jacke,
Good point! Good to remind myself of thi...Jacke,<br /> Good point! Good to remind myself of this danger because in the woods, I do hit my helmet on some branches (but I never thought of the vents). I use a Tipperary Sportage and it has vents with mesh behind them. Thanks.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141033474195269489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-60518524614184842912012-07-10T01:01:34.462-04:002012-07-10T01:01:34.462-04:00It may not be a viable solution for everyone, but ...It may not be a viable solution for everyone, but I've found that trees try to eat me less with a helmet cover :) That said, I'm in CA with low humidity and decent temperature year-round, and I'm not sure how using a cover might be an issue for everyone else in warmer climates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-86804476753443149302012-07-09T17:18:27.592-04:002012-07-09T17:18:27.592-04:00It's worth it to get a helmet that has a scree...It's worth it to get a helmet that has a screen or other protective cover on the vent holes for this reason. Very much a safety concern!<br /><br />This is the model I have:<br />http://www.horse.com/item/aegis-aspen-helmet/SLT900381/<br /><br />Others with this option:<br /><br />http://www.horseloverz.com/Helmets/69109-Ovation-Protege-Helmet.html<br /><br />http://www.adamshorsesupplies.com/Tipperary-Sportage-8500-Helmet-P484C3984.aspxTevis Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172396968690778655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-65470866487648680022012-07-09T16:54:26.310-04:002012-07-09T16:54:26.310-04:00i find that my salamander visor (and my duck-bill ...i find that my salamander visor (and my duck-bill cashel) both blind me when it comes to overhead branches. i end up hitting my head on a lot more of them. <br /><br />today i ordered the new troxel liberty and i sure hope it is as good as it looks. i'll probably have to stick a salamander on it, or maybe one of your newfangled brims!<br /><br />in orienteering we carry compasses around our necks and it is such a risk for hanging! but you really need your compass on your body, not your horse.lythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.com