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Customer Reviews for IRH Medalist Helmet
IRH Medalist Helmet
The new Medalist helmet from IRH Helmets gives you gold-medal style and world-class protection. With supreme ventilation, lightweight construction, and rich, durable velveteen, the Medalist is a must-have for any rider. The Medalist features an elegant, black, three-point harness and IRH?s low-profile geometry, which minimizes the helmet profile and maximizes the cooling airflow through the top and rear air vents. ASTM F1163.04a/USA/SEI/EN-1384/CE Mark Europe.
Average Customer Rating:
(24 Reviews) 21
Rating breakdown 24 reviews
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
23 of 24(96%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for IRH Medalist Helmet
Review 1 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Perfect!
April 13, 2013
ByTanaran
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"Great helmet, great fit. I am super happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone!"
Review 2 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Great Value!
April 4, 2013
ByC. Bell
fromHunt Country, USA
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
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"When I found out that I was going to have some young visitors spend Spring Break at my farm, I purchased some of these helmets in different sizes to make sure that I have properly fitting head protection for everyone. I was totally surprised when these arrived. The helmet has a lot of the style and comfort features of my more expensive helmets--and I LOVE the classic styling (and so did my visitors)! (It even has the ribbon in the back.) The helmets are also somewhat breathable and are light-weight, but not light like the totally vented Troxels. And due to the limited breathability, this helmet would be fine year-round if you're likely to wear it for hour-long lessons, but probably not your best choice for longer use in the summer heat. I totally recommend this helmet if you're just starting out and need something that will protect your noggin and please your trainers--or just prefer a traditional equestrian look."
Review 3 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
No mushroom head!!
April 2, 2013
ByDcwebe
fromOhio
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
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"Love the helmet.. covers my ears just right so they don't pop out and does not create the mushroom head appearance. Thank you!"
Review 4 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
December 5, 2012
ByHorselover98765
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Just right
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"love it favorite helmet now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Review 5 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Great, attractive helmet for the price
November 9, 2012
ByGuin
fromBoston
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
3
of
5
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"Just bought DD this helmet at my local Smartpak store. She has a round (not oval) head and it fits very well. The look is fairly low-profile and doesn't give her "mushroom head." Excellent price for a traditional, well-fitting helmet. As always at SmartPak, the sales assistant went above and beyond to help her try different brands and styles until she found the one that fit the best. Your service is the best anywhere.
I am rating the Durability as "average" because it is brand new and we don't have any idea how it will hold up."
Review 6 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Excellent Helmet, Great Value!
September 25, 2012
ByThoroughbreds4me
fromAlabama
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
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"First and foremost, I will say that I am a bit of an old-fashioned gal at heart, and much prefer the traditional black velvet/een helmet over the fancy vented/colored helmets that are so popular these days. If you're like me and appreciate an attractive, light weight, comfortable, lower-profile helmet that is easy on your wallet - THIS is the one for you! I do have a longer-ovaly head, and although this is not IRH's specific "LONG OVAL" shape - it does fit me VERY well. This helmet looks nice, although it isn't THE lowest-profile, it is MUCH lower-profile than others I have tried #or owned# in the past. Charles Owen helmets are more mushroom-y than these #yes, I have tried them#. It really is a great value, great helmet, and like I said - if you like the "traditional" style, I don't think you will be disappointed with this one!"
Review 7 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Well...
July 3, 2012
ByTheVillanMonte
fromHamburg, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
of
5
Value:
3
of
5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
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"I guess weather you like it or not depends on your head shape. As stated in many of the other reviews, it is made for very long oval heads. It pinched my head from all sides though, so I think it runs small. Seems to be of decent quality for the price, as long as it fits. Not really my style though, its a touch old fashioned for me. Not super low profile either. I adore IRH's, but this one wasn't my favorite."
Review 8 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Love this helmet
February 27, 2012
Byhorssy
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Good looking, fit well. Bought one for myself initially. My daughter wanted one. So we bought one for her as well. Good price for the quality. Can't say about the durability yet since we just got it for less than two weeks."
Review 9 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Exactly What I Need
January 23, 2012
BySpringsInHisFeet
fromNorthern Colorado
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I buy this helmet because it is by far nice enough to show in with its velveteen finish, it is economical (and I fall a lot so replace helmets fairly often). It is the only helmet that fits my long oval head without needing to special order "long oval". I recommend this to anyone with a narrow face and a budget!"
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(9)Review 10 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Great Helmet especially for the price
November 9, 2011
ByGPSomeday
fromVermont
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"This is a gorgeous helmet especially for the price. I measured my daughter's head before I ordered and it fits like a glove (or I helmet I suppose). Really nice and inexpensive. I have one (not exactly the same, but the same brand) and I have been wearing it for at least 7 years. It has held up beautifully and still looks great."
Review 11 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Nice Helmet but exchanging for size smaller
August 9, 2011
ByLoveMyLusitanos
fromWA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I like this helmet, it seems to be a good value though I have yet to ride in it and test it's durability. I liked the look ok, but it was too large for my head so I sent it back and am waiting for an exchange to a size smaller. Will post again after I ride in it with more feedback."
Review 12 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Good Helmet
June 28, 2011
Byrbgb
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"This helmet is nice and cool, but still has the classic velvet look. If you are looking at it up close next to a more expensive velvet helmet, the velvet looks a little cheap, but you wouldn't be able to see the difference once the rider is atop the horse. I have had 3 International helmets over the past decade, but this was their only non-super-expensive model that fit me."
Review 13 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Giant / Mushroom Looking
June 27, 2011
ByEqRider
fromNY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
4
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I ordered this helmet but unfortunately had to return it. Although it was the right size and did fit my head, it was still giant on the outside. It came up high and was very bulky. It overpowered my head and was very mushroom looking, which was something I specifically did not want. It does happen to be a good helmet considering the price, but I would not recommend that you buy this helmet."
Review 14 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Love the feel of this helmet!
June 11, 2011
ByIluvmyOTTB
fromColumbus, OH
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I bought this helmet to replace my older one; I didn't have a lot to spend but also, wanted to get the best helmet for what I could spend. With comfort, fit, value and appearance in mind, I chose this one. Great choice! It is light, it is attractive, the feel is good and I trust it to protect my noggin!"
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Review 15 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Great Value
June 9, 2011
ByAmericano4me
fromSeattle, WA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I'm not a fan of helmets but with the new regulations it is a must have item. Though I still feel like a mushroom head, it is less bulky then the other types I have tried. The fit is great because velcro pads are included and if the helmet is a little wiggly, these pads take up the extra space perfectly. Overall I am very satisfied with this product and grateful that I didn't have to spend 300+ dollars for a helmet."
Review 16 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
May 10, 2011
ByElenaTamsen
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"Fit was consistant with my other IRH helmets. Very comfy!"
Review 17 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Great fit & value
April 6, 2011
ByDeepSeatedHorseLover
fromMaryland
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter Under Saddle
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I like the low profile of this helmet and itt fits my oval shaped head well. There were 3 pieces of extra foam inside the box to make small adjustments. It looks nice, feels good, has nice ventilation whic, along with the great price, equals a super buy."
Review 18 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Wonderful
March 16, 2011
Bykhevin
fromYakima WA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter Under Saddle
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"The is a great looking helmet and a nice fit. Excellent value for the money"
Review 19 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
nice helmet and great price
January 17, 2011
ByDutchWarmbloods4life
fromYale, Virginia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"i like this helmet its so much better than the Trolex helmets they make your head look more like a mushroom and are bulky. but the prices between the two are about the same. This is a great buy and the velveteen finish is stylish and polished looking. Now i can stop looking like a mushroom growing out of the horse to looking like a rider again.!"
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Review 20 for IRH Medalist Helmet
Overall Rating:
Top Choice for Long Oval
December 20, 2010
BySpringsInHisFeet
fromNorthern Colorado
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
of
5
Fit
Excellent
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"I have been paying extra for long oval helmets for years to get the best head protection for my shape of skull. I was SO EXCITED when I read the reviews for this helmet - finally something to fit my head without bruising my wallet! Definitely nice enough to compete in, the velveteen is lovely and I can hardly believe I don't look like a mushroom in it. Plus you can't beat the price."
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