Measure around your head at the widest part, be sure to do this with your hair up if that is how the helmet will be worn. Match the measurement up with a size based on the size chart below. The tape measure should be snug.

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 -  Sunday, September 06, 2009

Reviewed By: Carly (New Jersey)
I LOVE this helmet in every way possible!I have it in black/black for the hunter/jumper ring. The silver looks great, too and my trainer got one because she liked it so much! A couple of judges actually came up to me and said so,too. The Ayr8 is so lightweight it feels like nothing is on your head and the ventilation is impeccable. This is my first CO and I with never go back! I've been riding for 12 years and am extremely impresses. While having my hair up in any other helmet I would become severely uncomfortable and now I can focus on the next jump instead of my discomfort! I recommend this helmet to anyone!

 -  Thursday, August 13, 2009

Reviewed By: Hanna (Maryland)
By far the best helmet I have ever owned. It fit me like a dream and i actually forgot I was wearing it once. the padding inside the helmet is sooo comfortable and the vents are really nice in the summer. I have it in black/black and it looks fantastic whatever kind of showing you are doing. It's great fit for people like me with "oval heads" who just can"t fit into a GPA or an IRH which have fits more appropriate for a rounder head. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new helmet!

 -  Thursday, June 25, 2009

Reviewed By: Jaime, Dover Staff (MA)
I purcahsed the AYR8 several weeks ago to replace my Charles Owen Wellington. I am eventer so I was looking for something lighter and cooler that fit really well. The AYR8 is very lightweight and sits deeply on the back of the head. The quality is excellent and having the added bonus of the anti-bacterial lining is definately a nice bonus. I thought I would prefer it with the typical Charles Owen metal clip on the harness, but actually the plastic clip is easier and looks good too. I am very satisfied with my choice!


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