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Post by roxy93 on Nov 28, 2013 14:30:46 GMT
OK so the title is meaning which hat is your favorite.. I have always had gatehouse when i was smaller but moved onto the H2000 , when i was riding as i am quite tall anyone i felt it made me look a lot taller. Been looking through pics and i am stuck between both the Charles Owen Fiona and the Gatehouse Hickstead Hat. This is for me next year on my small ISRT, i want the hat to be very close fitting unlike some hats which look huge on your head..
Thank you!!
xxx
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Post by livtom2 on Nov 28, 2013 14:42:23 GMT
I have done the same with hats! started with the gatehouse, then had the h2000 for the last ten years and just bought the fiona ,,,,,,,,,,,,i def like the look of it and how neat they are but im not sure there is enough padding in them compared to the others? xx
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Post by roxy93 on Nov 28, 2013 15:14:47 GMT
Yeah so hard, apparently people are not happy with the new style of gatehouse hats which is a shame as mine was so comfy and looked great on, think i will have to try both on, but wanted to see which was peoples personal favourites xx
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Post by Springtime on Nov 28, 2013 20:16:27 GMT
i would just go for the one that was the best fit and most comfy. awful when you are riding and your head hurts.
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Post by remianddodge15 on Nov 28, 2013 20:57:15 GMT
I have the H2000 - I looked at the Fiona but found it very expensive and wasn't convinced about the amount of protection it would give.
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Post by cedar on Nov 28, 2013 22:24:46 GMT
I had a gatehouse hickstead. Found it really uncomfortable even though it fit properly. Changed to a Fiona which I love. Looks neat and is so comfy. Though after seeing a few threads about the level of protection from them I may be on the look out for a new hat :/
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Post by roxy93 on Nov 29, 2013 8:54:41 GMT
Yes the fiona is a lovely hat, But they have to be made to the Standard so they are safe to wear otherwise would be banned wouldnt they?
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Post by Guestless on Nov 29, 2013 9:12:09 GMT
I love my Fiona. It's the first show hat I've owned that doesn't make my head sweat. It's lovely and cool to wear. I agree that you should go with whatever fits and suits you best though. The deep crown hats look awful on my small head - all hat and no head lol!
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Post by roxy93 on Nov 29, 2013 9:15:09 GMT
Yeah i have a small head and it made me look tall with a very big head! Going to try the Fiona on this weekend
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Post by thatboythatgirl on Nov 29, 2013 11:16:56 GMT
Yes the fiona is a lovely hat, But they have to be made to the Standard so they are safe to wear otherwise would be banned wouldnt they? They meet one safety standard to be allowed but not asmany as other hats |
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Post by clueless on Nov 29, 2013 18:20:08 GMT
The Fiona meets the same standard as the gatehouse hickstead, any of the Harry hall hats and the champion show hats. It is legal for all jobs but you get additional protection from helmets offering pas015 such as the h2000 and the wellington classic.
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Post by roxy93 on Dec 2, 2013 10:07:56 GMT
I have bought the Fiona Hat as much preferred this hat and very popular in the ISRT class, thanks for your help x
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Post by thatboythatgirl on Dec 3, 2013 14:20:06 GMT
at least you can buy a nice slim line hat off the shelf... ive got to get the patey corne hat as I need it made to measure to accomadate a funny shaped head
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Post by sjw87 on Dec 3, 2013 21:18:00 GMT
I had a gatehouse for years but when I went to replace it, tried on a new one and the fit was totally different. I got a fiona in the end.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using proboards
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Post by roxy93 on Dec 4, 2013 10:21:30 GMT
Yes ive heard not the same hat they have changed, Very happy with the fiona
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Post by caspa on Dec 4, 2013 13:05:29 GMT
Just ordered a Fiona in elephant grey this morning... Well giddy :-)
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Post by roxy93 on Dec 6, 2013 9:21:20 GMT
Just ordered a Fiona in elephant grey this morning... Well giddy :-) I am in love with mine! They are lovely will not being buying any other hat from the fiona from now on! |
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