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  • From: Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>
  • To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Cowboy style western riding helmet
  • Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 09:01:27 -0700

Due to the nature of a helmet (ie thickness equals protection) I don't think we will ever see a true Western HAT style helmet. However Troxel is listening and trying to meet the need. Their new Cheyenne (leather covered) and Sierra (canvas and suede covered) do not look like the traditional helmet and are more Western in style than most helmets. I own a new Sierra and it is not only comfortable but very easy to adjust- a two finger "Pinch" type control at the back. I plan to get a canvas brim to put over it for shade. The sheer SIZE of the helmet won't let it look like my cowboy hat but I'll have protection and shade. It's like with my boots- I don't wear my fancy boots for riding - I wear my safest and most functional boots instead. :-)
In our county it is quickly becoming mandatory for all ground pounders to at have helmets with their gear- which they may be required to wear by the CP if the situation warrants. I don't think the same requirement will be long in coming for Mounted units either. For the same reason- safety.

Chris Pennington

Troxel's Western helmets: http://www.troxelhelmets.com/products/category.php?catID=pWestern





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