Ovation Deluxe School Helmet

I started riding lessons at a local barn about a month ago. I am doing them alongside my three sons, ages 6 thru nearly 10 years of age. Our barn provides helmets but it takes time to find which one fits well each time we ride and this does eat into the lesson time somewhat. Not to mention, it is more hygienic to have your own helmet. Slowly but surely, I am getting each one of us a helmet of our own. I like the affordability of these Ovation helmets. They seem to be a great value. The price can fluctuate online so I watch closely and wait for a sale. The discounts can vary based on the color and size you are looking for and many have multiple sellers. I first ordered a size M/L and it fit my oldest and myself well. I love how the dial can make it tighter and more of a custom fit. The dial makes it more snug under the bones in the back of your head but it is quite comfortable. At first, I feel a little pressure, but when riding, I don't even pay any attention to it. The M/L was a little loose on my 8-year-old, so I ordered this one in size S/M for him. I tried this one on my almost 10-year-old and he said it felt like it wanted to pop off, so I think the larger size was right for him. At nearly the tightest, it is the right size for my 6-year-old. And, this on works great for my 8-year-old. It is lightweight, durable and very well constructed. Our barn has an indoor arena, so we don't have the worries of rain and the weather is more moderate. However, these feel very breathable. They have removable padding that you can wash if they get sweaty. This particular color has a metallic colored mesh for the front vents but black mesh for the back vents. They really aren't noticeable though. The color is a flat, matte, black, but these helmets do come in many other colors. The visor is easy to remove and put back on as well. It appears all of these helmets from this brand have a neck strap pad that is easy to use, as well as a thin dust cover you can store your helmet in. I'd still suggest purchasing a helmet bag if you need to carry these to the barn. Note: they are not supposed to be left inside a car. I think this is a great brand. They fit our heads great and securely. They are very adjustable and easy to use. A win all around.

Multiple scratches as well as broken elements.

Impressed with this helmet. It’s comfortable and fits well. The small/med fit me perfectly. But I would have to go up a size if I planned to put my hair up in the helmet. It doesn’t come down as low on my head (sits well above my ears) as my 1 K helmet. So if you want fuller coverage, you might try something else.

Accurate description, great fit, high quality. Padding makes it a comfortable fit. Easy to adjust and the vents help keep the head cool

This is the second time I’ve bought this helmet for my daughter. She works on a ranch and does trail rides all day every day. She’s required to wear a helmet as are the customers. She wore the first one out and wanted to replace it after almost 2 years and wanted to replace with the same helmet. She rides for 4-8 hours a day and has been thrown a couple of times and I feel this helmet has protected her. True to size and easy to adjust.