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Serafina

Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Hey Horsey Ski Divas,

I have a riding lesson lined up for this Friday. Do you think that my snow helmet will work for riding, at least for now? This is my helmet. I have the EPS hard foam kind.
 

abc

Banned
Might get awfully hot...

Not a horsey woman. So I really don't knwo what I'm talking about. ;-)
 

Serafina

Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Fortunately, the wool liner pulls out completely - so it's not any warmer than a typical cycling helmet if I take the liner out.
 

contesstant

Ski Diva Extraordinaire
It's really up to the instructor/barn owner if they'll allow a non-riding helmet. My understanding of riding helmets is they are designed to withstand a fall from higher up (because you are higher up!) They also usually come down further in the back. I'm sure any helmet will offer some level of protection, but a riding helmet would be best. Go buy the $29 Troxel--I have one and have for years. It's perfectly fine if you aren't riding daily and aren't showing in it.

And BTW, glad to hear you found a place to take a lesson! Keep us posted!
 

Tvan

Angel Diva
Coincidentally,nI have my first lesson of the season this Friday, too.

Your ski helmet looks like it has ear coverings. You may find it hard to hear the instructor when you're in the ring. I second Contesstant's idea about the Troxel.
 

NewEnglandSkier

Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Second what contesstant said--it's up to the barn/instructor as to whether they will allow it or not. Maybe give a call first and ask.
Riding helmets are designed on similar principles as ski helmets--hard styrofoam inside to absorb impact, but there may be differences in the design that we don't take into account.
If you have a tack shop nearby, it may be worth it to just go and pick up a cheap riding helmet-- the prices range from about $35-$500 but they are all certified, so get what fits your budget and what fits your head shape.
Keep us posted about your lesson!
 

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