How to Choose and Buy a Riding Helmet  Right For You

We know buying a new riding helmet can be a bit overwhelming. From types of riding, styles and features, safety standards, to measuring and fitting, there’s plenty to consider. Charles Owen has a choice of more than 30 of the best and safest riding helmets available, all handmade in Great Britain. Our extensive range caters for every rider, no matter the discipline or shape of your head. This guide takes you through the steps of choosing and buying the best helmet for you.

Once you’ve selected the model of riding helmet and the features you’d like, it’s really important to select the correct sizing for your head.

Our helmet range caters for every head type. If you’ve ever thought ‘Charles Owen don’t fit my head’ then it is likely because the sizing was not quite right or you have a rounder head and need a Round Fit (available in two-thirds of our models).

Unlike some other brands and sports that use adjustable sizing, Charles Owen helmets are specifically sized to be within 1cm to give the very best fit and the most protection.

This means if you measure your head properly and pick the right corresponding size, the helmet will fit your head snug like a glove.

On the other hand, if your sizing is out, the helmet may feel tight or, worse, be too loose and come off your head in an accident.

A new helmet should give a firm, even pressure all the way around the head without any uncomfortable pressure points. It will mould to the shape of your head as you wear it, so it’s important not to buy a hat that is too big.

Helmets should never rock backwards, forwards or sideways. A helmet that moves on the head in any way will significantly reduce the level of protection it is designed to offer.