Fitting & Measurements

If you would like to make sure that your current body protector and hat is correctly fitting you or your child, we have provided you some guidelines and videos that might be useful. If you have any questions or are still unsure, simply get in touch, we will be happy to offer you our knowledge and expertise.

If you are looking for a new hat or body protector, we have a huge range in stock for both adults and children and we will professionally fit it for you.

Why should a Riding hat to fit properly?

As you use a new helmet, it will break in and adapt to your head shape. Like a brand-new pair of boots, it should be snug and evenly pressured throughout.

Key Points to remember

A tight fit with constant, forceful pressure all over the skull.
No particular gaps or pressure spots
Helmet locks onto the skull's back.
The helmet covers the forehead and leaves about an inch over the eyebrows.
The helmet should not rock forward or backward with the harness unbuckled.
Avoiding the throat, the chinstrap should rest just below the chin and lightly touch the bottom of the ear lobe.
Put your finger between the strap and your chin, if possible.
Make sure the harness strings on the back of the helmet are properly fastened.
To allow the helmet to adapt to your head and identify any pressure points, wear it for five minutes.

Body Protector Fitting & Measurements

The risk of harm is decreased and soft tissue injuries, such as bruises, lacerations, and contact burns, are protected from by a correctly fitted body protector. Additionally, it will safeguard the spleen, kidney, and liver. So, how do you measure a body protector, see below for the key points.

Waist - Wrap the measuring tape around your waist to determine its diameter. This dimension is crucial to guarantee that the body protector won't move about on the body.
Chest - Wrap the tape measure around the widest area of your chest and under your arms to find its diameter. Using this measurement, you may determine the size range you fit into.
Back length- Gauge the distance between the base of your spine and the base of your neck (C7 vertebrae).

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Get in touch with us for further advice and guidance or for a professional fitting service.

Fitting & Measurements

Why should a Riding hat to fit properly?

Body Protector Fitting & Measurements

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