Fell on my head today in my Samshield Premium and am thinking of replacing with a MIPS helmet. What do you all think is the most attractive MIPS helmet currently available? I realize this is shallow and it is of course secondary to safety, but I love the look of my Samshield and want to replace with something as pretty as possible! Thank you.
I put myself on the waiting list for this helmet earlier this week:
I am also shallow and want to look good. I love my samshield but something with MIPS will be my next helmet.
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Wow, pretty helmet, thanks!
I have the Tipperary Windsor - MIPS with wide brim. I did a bunch of comparison photos with my GPA First Lady and the silhouette is VERY similar which was important to me, AND as a bonus the Windsor weighs LESS than my First Lady did. I cannot say enough good things about it.
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Do you find they fit similarly? I am hard to fit and have a “GPA head.” Other Tipps I’ve tried have not worked well for me, but I’m hoping to have this technology in my next helmet.
Wow, love this hat! I have a GPA Little Lady at the moment, which I like but definitely agree that MIPS is the way to go.
@Renn_aissance, I can’t figure out how to quote, but yes - I have never fit into a Tipperary before so I was very, very surprised when the Windsor worked for me.
Thanks for the help, I really love the Tipperary Windsor, and cheaper than a new Samshield, even with the crash replacement policy discount.
I’ve had the Tipperary Windsor for several weeks and I love it. I also have a TraumaVoid EQ3 which I personally think is still a good looking helmet and I’ve been in the last couple of years, but the Windsor definitely looks more “trendy.” Light, comfortable, and I’ve received a ton of compliments on it already.
Highlight the text you want to quote, and click the quote button that pops up. Easy peasy 
Ahhh, thanks!
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I just got the TraumaVoid MIPS helmet - in part bc I liked the look compared to my current OneK helmets. It’s comfortable, too. Happy shopping!
I have a GPA head as well. I have a Tipperary Windsor and it fits like GPA. I’ve also had a Trauma Void and it did not fit well and I think the Windsor is better looking.
Really encouraging- thank you!
Received the Windsor in the mail today, really lovely helmet, though they sent the wrong size by mistake! I have never had a dial helmet, but I think it will be really handy for changes in hair, etc., and to get the absolute prefect fit for my previously concussed brain. Thanks so much for this great recommendation!
I have a OneK for schooling that has MIPS and it looks really nice! I don’t know how it fits compared to a Samshield, but they have many different head shapes.
Also folks, be sure to check out the BRAND NEW Uvex Exxential II helmet with MIPS.
You can pre-order it here, but Smart Pak and others will be carrying is. Should be in stock in Mid December. MSRP is only $159!! : https://www.fairhillsaddlery.com/exxential.html
ALSO…we’re giving one away too! Just fill out this form and Like the Uvex Equestrian USA Facebook page. That’s all you need to do to win a brand new helmet!!!
Emily
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I switched over to the Tipperary Windsor after taking a fall in my GPA Little Lady and don’t regret it at all.
Was in a similar situation as you, wanting MIPS but not wanting to sacrifice style - very happy with my decision!
Also love that it has the removable liner, that was a huge selling point for me.
I bought my mom the Charles Owen My PS with MIPS at Smartpak yesterday; got it on sale for just $165! It’s a great looking helmet and she LOVES it. I wasn’t able to find anything with MIPS that fit my very large and oddly shaped head, so I bought another GPA First Lady. Ouch on the bank account!! I also ride in a Samshield Miss Shield and like the way that fits, but I cannot get my hair into the Samshield even in the largest size so I only use it for the jumpers. I use my GPA in the hunters. Hopefully GPA will come out with a MIPS helmet and I can transition into one soon!
I was able to try on the Tipperary Windsor this weekend. The medium at nearly the largest adjustment fit my noggin but was REALLY tight atop my head. The large at nearly the smallest adjustment also fit my head but was wobbly up top. Sigh. My GPA head still waits for a GPA with MIPS.
