Once you’re a little more clued up on safety standards and materials, you of course then need to ensure whatever helmet you choose is the perfect fit for your head type. This is why making sure your helmet has a safety certification or kitemark is so important, as it means you can rest assured your helmet will prevent serious injury. Make sure whatever you buy promises a strong and durable material which will take all the impact of a fall and keep your head free from harm. The whole reason you’re wearing a helmet in the first place is to protect your head from injury. It’s therefore important to always check this out, especially if you’re going to be doing a high-intensity form of horse riding with more risks of falls and damage. You might assume a riding hat is suitable for all horse riding activity, but while many cover everything from racing to showjumping, you’ll occasionally find in the small print that certain helmets only cover the safety standards for a limited amount of activities. The 2011 edition is the updated and best choice and offers far more protection and quality than the original certification. They will often see them described as PAS 015 1998/2011(Product Approval Specifications). Many UK riding schools, national clubs and competitions also only allow riders to take part if they are sporting a BSI Kitemarked riding hat, so it’s always best to prioritise them. So if your helmet has one, you can rest assured it’s going to fulfil every single one of its promises. To gain a BSI kitemark, manufacturers must have their production and product performance rigorously tested and have all their performance claims challenged. While CE markings are the minimum you need to look for, the BSI Kitemark is a far more reassuring certification that shows the product makers have gone beyond the minimum to ensure their products are fully tested. We however always recommend looking out for a helmet which also has a BSI Kitemark. The easiest way to know if your helmet is suitable is by looking to see what safety standards it has passed, and it should have at the very least a CE marking, indicating it has passed safety standards by European law. We know you already know this, but it’s worth reminding you that the absolute most imperative thing when purchasing any riding helmet is to make sure it can provide you with the safety and protection you need. Things to Consider Safety & Standards Testing It’s therefore imperative that you do plenty of research into not just the comforting features or colours of a helmet, but also whether it can offer the sufficient protection you need. This is something which could very well save your life! For the rest of your Polaris® needs, visit our Accessories and Parts & Service pages for more ways to customize your experience.It’s easy to look at a riding helmet and think, ‘oh yeah, that looks sturdy and secure’ but you need to remember this isn’t any old piece of equipment. Choose from the classic red, white and blue color scheme or a more 21st century gray, black and orange. Our retro hats feature mesh back “trucker” style panels and our iconic star logo from the 1970s. The classics truly never go out of style. Go “old school” with one of our Polaris® Retro Caps. Choose from a wide range of designs, styles and looks to find the right Beanie for your style. In the dead of winter when the temperature plummets, you can rely on a Polaris® Beanie to keep you warm. Sometimes, a baseball cap just isn’t enough to keep you protected from the elements. Many of our hats feature a premium “Flex-Fit” design that delivers enhanced comfort with a highly fitted look. Our Polaris® Hats and Beanies are made from the most durable and high quality materials available to create a custom look for you or a loved one. From our classic trucker style Polaris® hats to Polaris® Beanies and traditional baseball caps, we carry hats for all different scenarios and weather conditions.Įnjoy a Custom Fit Look with Men's and Women's Hats Choose from our wide selection of styles and looks to find the Polaris® Cap that suits your needs the best. Add a hat that is as strong as you are when you purchase a Polaris® Hat.
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