The Troxel (adjustable) fits head sizes 20 1/4 to 23 1/2. The GPS II
adds "quick-fit" with the soft-touch dial permitting a quick and precise
helmet adjustment. The GPS III won't pinch or pull long hairstyles and
is ponytail compatible. <http://www.troxelhelmets.com/safety/technology.php>
I realize that requirements for helmet wear can turn into a heated
discussion on some MSAR teams. However, the same thing can be said
about the use of seat belts and child car seats. Riding styles and
traditions must take a back seat as MSAR duties turn into a
professional standardized resource. With professionalism comes
additional personal responsibilities and "safety" must be of utmost
concern. Someone will always have a story about how a limb stuck in a
friends helmet and quickly removed them from the saddle, but could that
same limb have entered the skull thus moving some gray matter around
before taking that same person out of the saddle? The bottom line fact
remains that the wearing of a helmet reduces the severity of head trauma
injuries. As a volunteer public service equestrian resource, I believe
MSAR personnel need to set an example (for both young and old alike)
that reflects "personal safety" as being a key component of our
(volunteer) profession.
Tomi`
Commander
TROT-SAR Mounted Team
State of Maryland