I just bought the Tipperary Windsor. I love the fit and the look. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to ride in it yet due to really wet conditions but I am looking forward to trying it. Will report back on the ventilation.
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Those of you who bought the Tipp, is sizing consistent with their regular helmet? I’m also a fan. Had a trauma void but a piece broke off after three rides - Dover refunded me bc they couldn’t find another one in my size ;(. I have a small
head…
Tipp JUST now is available. I think you might have to wait a bit for sizing.
Also you can call Back on Track’s office…They’re awesome at finding helmets and replacements.
Em
You might try the Back on Track then.
I’m a 6 3/4-6 7/8 and the Back on Track is a really good fit.
Tipp told me that the FIT is different than the sportage but I still ordered the same size. I’ll report in when it arrives
FYI the OneK rep sent me this of what their new helmet with MIPS will look like. Should be in stock/on the market around Mid May.
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Em
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I will be saving my pennies to buy if the helmet fits my head!
Hey Em! Did OneK say anything about a skull cap?
I bought from Sprucewood last week - I LOVE it!
How ventilated is it? Compared to anything else you’ve used?
Champion and Charles Owen have skull caps. In theory Tipperary had mentioned one as well. But I haven’t seen it yet.
In Europe Trauma void has one.
Em
What online store did you find it at?
It arrived. Fits me like a glove. I’m so glad I waited. I ordered the same size as I wear in the Sportage. Despite being told by a Tipperary rep that the fit is a bit different than the Sportage, I’m not sure I agree in terms of “fitting the shape of my noggin.” Yes, it sits differently than the Sportage but to my feel, it fits the contours of my head the same. I’m keeping it.
It does not feel like it’s amazingly well ventilated, though it does have the little vents along the detailing in the front. Will report back on that once I’ve ridden in it.
It does not feel quality wise like it’s any jump in quality over the sportage (materials feel kind of cheapy and low end) so I assume the additional $$$ went into the MIPS and design elements. It appears to be largely made of the same shell, chin strap, etc. as the Sportage, in other words.
It’s what I expected and I’m looking forward to riding in it. I feel better using a helmet with the MIPS technology than without. I had really been waiting for Tipperary to finally come out with its MIPS model [ATTACH=JSON]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:“medium”,“data-attachmentid”:10607545}[/ATTACH][ATTACH=JSON]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:“medium”,“data-attachmentid”:10607546}[/ATTACH][ATTACH=JSON]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:“medium”,“data-attachmentid”:10607547}[/ATTACH][ATTACH=JSON]{“data-align”:“none”,“data-size”:“medium”,“data-attachmentid”:10607548}[/ATTACH] .
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Rode in it. I take what I said about ventilation back. It feels no more/less ventilated than my Sportage. It visibly has fewer vents but it seems to circulate the air just as well even without as many vents. There might be more circulation space over all between the inside of the helmet when it meets the head and the shell? It seems like it to my non-expert eye.
I didn’t notice anything about the helmet when I rode which is exactly what I was hoping for. Fits like a glove right out of the box. Feels no bigger/heavier than my Sportage even though when I pick it up in my hands I do think it is a bit bigger/heavier. The brim is larger too but again I didn’t notice anything about that when I was riding.
I wish the chin strap was a little less… chintzy… but I’ve long felt that way about all the Tipperary helmets I’ve had.
Very happy with the purchase. I’m a really loyal Tipperary customer, their helmets have always, always, ALWAYS fit me best and I am glad they finally made a MIPS helmet so I could buy one without having to try other brands and worry about fit.
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I got a CO MyPS, because it fit the shape of my head much better than the Trauma Voids. But compared to my old $40 Ovation schooling helmet, it’s much heavier, and much hotter. So if that’s something that bothers you, I’d try another brand first.
I still like the helmet, and have gotten used to it. But I also moved from Miami to Southern California a couple years back, so mid-summer here feels like a breeze compared to South Florida. As long as I’m not sweating out of my eyeballs, I’m not complaining!
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That is great to hear about the Tipp. I will definitely get one as that is the brand that fits me the best, and in my brief experience with the Back on Track one it wasn’t as good a fit. I’m not riding as we are not allowed at the barn right now 
but will get one when I am un-quarantined…
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I received my Back on Track EQ3 (smooth) in navy yesterday. I like the look of it. (I had previously ordered a brown in suede because they were on sale, but it was a bit too small.) And I got 15% off for signing up for the newsletter.
When first fitting it, it felt a little loose, but that was partly just the sliding of the MIPS. Once I put my hair in a ponytail (as I normally ride), and got the chinstrap adjusted, then I was able to do the “forehead” test - helmet moved my skin when I tested it, rather than the helmet sliding around.
I rode in it for a trail ride, and found it comfortable. The vents seem ok but it’s not the right weather to test that right now!
My only concern is that the chin strap sits a bit forward - like it could slide over my chin. So I had to do it up fairly snugly.
The company has an accident replacement policy, crash within 24 months and get 40% off MSRP.
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I used it once so far, could have used it twice but felt ‘attached’ to the hat that saved my life and didn’t want to send it away.
So I bought a new Lynx on sale instead (for the same price as a replacement EQ3)
Buying one of the fancy European Lynx models next.
Em
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