Safety
We back up our safety claims with actual data/test results, our results are awesome and we are proud of our work.
To our knowledge we are the only equestrian helmet company that publishes their test results/data. Why do you think other manufacturers would keep their results hidden...? You can answer this one for yourselves!
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Temperatures: cold = -20deg C or -4 deg F, hot = 50 deg C or 122 F, ambient is room temp. Headform weight is 4.692 kgs (10.34 lbs) & 4.054kgs.
HPI: IJ36 and IE36 (yes we also publish these that manufacturers hide!)
PAS 015, European (VG1 & EN1384) and ASTM performs basic testing only and does not test for horse shoe, round object (hemi) object testing. These additional testing requirements are part of the higher Snell standard only.
Testing - How Do We Compare?
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Source: independent third party certified lab testing, not in-house etc to avoid any bias.
Force measured when helmet deflection reaches 30mm. Lateral crush is officially measured in Newtons (N).
However, we have converted to kgs and pounds for illustration and learning purposes.
This is because most people (including some officials) don't realize that 630N only equates to 64kgs or 142lbs which is far too low for horse riding in our opinion.
MIPS System
We explain how the Multi Directional Impact System (MIPS) works in equestrian helmets to enhance rider safety.
MIPS is a revolutionary safety technology that was originally developed for bicycle helmets and has since been adapted for various sports, including equestrian riding. The primary goal of MIPS is to provide additional protection against rotational forces that can occur during a fall or impact. These rotational forces can lead to traumatic brain injuries or concussions, even if the helmet effectively absorbs the initial impact.