What is underneath the hat (cover)?

Under each Bandbox® Helmet-hat is a helmet that meets safety standards for normal operating conditions: CPSC (bicycle) and ASTM (horseback riding).  Bicycle helmets are manufactured by Bandbox and are constructed of plastic shells lined with contoured foam interiors constructed of elastomeric foam.  To achieve this level of safety while presenting an aesthetically pleasing contoured shape that could be concealed beneath traditional headwear, 3-D modeling was used to simuluate the shape of the human head.   The streamlined Bandbox® bicycle helmet is a full two inches smaller than typical helmets since its construction of poured-in-shell, super impact resistant foam enables it to meet CPSC impact standards for normal operating conditions without the bulk of comparable styrofoam helmets.  You will be delightfully surprised how comfortable the helmet is with its inner cushion of memory foam. 

Equestrian helmets are low profile, plastic shell helmets with removeavle brims..  We use Devonaire Specrum (S and S/M) and Devonaire Aegis (M/L and XL).  Please check if using another manufacturer.  Not all styles work   For best results, please send helmet for cover fabrication.

Bicycle Helmet: Small 20.5"-21.9"  Medium 22"-23.5" Large 23.6"-25" XL 25.1"-26.5"

Equestrian Helmet: S, M/S, M/L and XL

What webbing color should I choose?

The harness of the Bandbox Bicycle helmet is available in a choice of color shown below : black, brown, tan, and silver (no longer available) to blend with your hair and skin color. Most men select webbing to match their skin color. Women generally match their hair color. In general, if your hair is shoulder length or longer, choose a webbing color to match your hair unless you ride with your hair pulled back or you have short hair. Then, choose a color to blend with your skin.

What style should I chose?

Of course style is highly dependent on your personal taste, but here are some general recommendations:

For best sun protection, choose a large brim helmet such as a Palm Beach.

Rainy weather:  Select either a leather Ascot or a Phily, which will not get damaaged while concurrently keeping the rain off of your face.

Cycling in windy/hilly conditions: Large brimmed covers can flutter in windy conditions,  For wind and aslso fast downhill rides, choose small brimmed hats like the Ascot, Avonlea, Basque, Bostonian, Cape May, Daytona, Dubliner, Derby, Eton, Fargo, or Nantucket

Cold weather styles: Most helmet makers are so focused on providing adequate ventilation on hot summer days, they forget the amount of riding .that is down during cooler weather.  For cool weather riding, choose wool and wool felt caps such as the traditional Ascot (wool tweed), Basque, Bostonian, Brooklyn, Dubliner, Derby, Eton, Fargo, Manhattan

Warm weather styles: are made of straw and cotton fabrics.  Choose Ascot (denim or canvas), Avonlea, Cape May, Charleston, Dakota, Daytona, Devon, Hollywood, Key West, Louisville, Maui, Nantucket, Palm Beach, Panama, or Philly.

Durable styles that can take abuse: Ascot, Avonlea, Basque, Daytona, Dubliner, Eton, Fargo, Nantucket

Mens and androgynous styles: Ascot, Basque, Brooklyn, Daytona, Dubliner, Derby, Eton, Fargo, Panama, Philly

What is the warranty?

BandBox Helmets warrants the helmet shell for 5 years. Unlike the various EPS and EPP helmets commonly available a BandBox helmet is flexible and will not break upon impact. If you helmet is broken in an accident please send it back to us and we will gladly replace it with a new one.