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4 TIPS FOR BUYING A NEW HELMET

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look for labeling that shows the 3%) certilcati­on mark with the !34-number & 4his indicates that the helmet is tested and c er tiled fo ruse in horseback riding

s 4 ry on different models and choose one th a tl ts your head comfortabl­y some people s heads are rounder and some are more oval -ost helmets today come with ad Just able lt ting systems but its best to start out with a helmet that is closer to your natural shape &or online shoppers look for measuring instructio­ns on the manufactur­er s site 7 hen shopping for a new helmet its also a good idea to style your hair as you will when you ride ponytails o roth erhu pd osv may affect the lt

s -ake sure the Jaw strap can be securely fastened so it touches the skin) ts also a good idea to make sure you can open and close the clasp quickly and easily it will be less tempting to ride off with it dangling

s/nc ethe helmet is lt ted and secured make sure its its level from front to back 9our eyebrows should move with the helmet if you rock it front to back !lso check that it cannot be shifted or rocked out of position either front to back or side to side

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