Overview
Key FeaturesKey Features Learn More
Key Features
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Wide BrimWide Brim
Wider than traditional helmet visors, the front and outward extension protects riders from sun damage and reduces glare. Size may vary by brand or helmet style.
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Dial AdjustabilityDial Adjustability
Featuring an adjustable dial at the back of the helmet, these can either be tightened or loosened to correct minor helmet fitting issues and create the perfect fit.
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Removable LinerRemovable Liner
These helmets have liners that can be removed for easy cleaning or to adjust fit.
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Customizable OptionsCustomizable Options
These helmets allow you to personalize your helmet with front, back, or top inserts in numerous colors and patterns that show off your individual style.
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Round ShapeRound Shape
These helmets are the most comfortable option for riders with a rounder-shaped head. Click here to determine your head shape.
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Oval ShapeOval Shape
Riders with an oval-shaped head will feel most comfortable in these helmets. Click here to determine your head shape.
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Universal ShapeUniversal Shape
These helmets can fit any head shape through changing of liners, dial adjustability, or various shell sizes so you can find the right fit for your head's size and shape.
Safety MeasuresSafety Measures Learn More
Safety Measures
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ASTM/SEI CertifiedASTM/SEI Certified
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) writes widely known safety standards, then an independent testing laboratory called the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) ensures that manufacturers design helmets that are up to par. The ASTM/SEI testing standard requires impact and retention tests, as well as a visor test to make sure that the visor breaks away or flexes without injuring the face.
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European CertifiedEuropean Certified
European standards are put together by a committee comprised of representatives from countries in the EU. In addition to impact, retention, and visor tests, these safety standards demand that helmets withstand penetration and crushing. The inclusion of the latter two tests is thought to produce safer helmets than those only certified to ASTM standards by SEI.
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SNELL CertifiedSNELL Certified
The Snell Foundation uses what is considered the most demanding testing procedure for riding helmets. Their tests include all aspects of the other certifications but with more stringent standards. Snell drops the helmets from a greater height during the impact test onto a variety of differently-shaped anvils, has the highest crush resistance rating, and ensures the helmet offers sufficient head coverage without sacrificing the rider's field of vision.
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MIPSMIPS
MIPS, or Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, is an additional layer embedded in some helmets to reduce strain on the brain upon a fall. When the helmet makes contact with a surface, the low-friction MIPS layer allows the head to move 10 to 15 mm in all directions to dissipate impact on the brain.
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ERT FoamERT Foam
ERT, or Energy Reduction Technology, consists of soft polymer pads incorporated into the helmet design that mitigates rotational and linear impact. With the motto "Softer is Safer", ERT works immediately and is most effective with lower-impact falls.
Tackle any obstacle with fearless confidence in the Charles Owen 4Star Skull Cap Riding Helmet—with its top-tier protection that is certified to four of the top safety standards! The deep-fitting design cradles your head for enhanced security while the fiber-reinforced shell stays strong for increased crush resistance. Stay cool under pressure with ten strategically placed ventilation slots and the Free Fit ventilation system that channels airflow across your forehead, enhanced by a Coolmax® mesh lining that wicks away moisture.
The GRpx® harness, with its leather-like finish, offers a secure fit, adapting perfectly to your head with self-adjusting cups that cradle the occipital bone. The laced adjustment system lets you fine-tune your fit for ultimate comfort and protection. A newly upgraded magnetic clasp makes it easier than ever to fasten and go. Whether you are galloping through a water complex or flying over a table, the 4Star Skull Cap is the choice for eventers and all riders who demand nothing but the best in protection!
Details
- Certified to 4 Top Safety Standards!
- 10 Ventilation Slots for Airflow
- Updated Magnetic Harness Clasp
- Coolmax® Mesh for Significant Cooling & Drying
- Fiber-Reinforced Shell for Improved Crush Resistance
- “Free Fit” Ventilation System Increases Airflow to Forehead
- Highly Comfortable & Adjustable Leather-Look GRpx® Harness
- Includes: Black Ventilated Hat Silk with Brim
- Safety Certifications: SEI Certified to ASTM F1163-23, Kitemarks to PAS015:2011 and VG1 01-040 2014-12 and a CE mark to VG1 01-040 2014-12, and SNELL to E2016
Additional Information
Technology:
- GRpx® Technology - Patented GRpx® technology harness offers superior fit and security with self-adjusting cups that lock onto the occipital bone located at the base of the skull, so that it cannot shift and alter the area of protection, offering unsurpassed stability and comfort.
- “Free Fit” Ventilation System - which allows for increased airflow across the forehead. It combines a frontal air channel with Coolmax® mesh to significantly increase cooling and evaporation of sweat.
Liner Washing Instructions:
- Place the helmet upside down on a flat, stable surface with the brim facing yourself.
- Undo the back lacing to fully see the headband.
- Begin by pulling the liner from the back of the helmet towards yourself.
- Carefully read the tag for the machine wash instructions for your specific liner. Once washed, air dry the liner.
- To place the liner back in the helmet, find the stitch line in the helmet and liner and carefully line them up.
- Velcro the liner all the way around, ensuring it is properly secured.
- Make sure the liner is not sticking out after you have velcroed around the entire inside.
- Retie the lacing to keep the helmet secured and you're ready to ride!
Charles Owen Helmet Replacement Policy Provisions:
- Discount available for a new Charles Owen helmet after riding accident/incident that would require replacement
- Discount percentage varies by years of ownership:
- 1 year or less – 50% discount
- More than 1 year, but less than 2 years – 35% discount
- More than 2 years, but less than 3 years – 20% discount
- More than 3 years – NO DISCOUNT
- Process for requesting discount:
- Complete and electronically submit ‘Accident Form’ at www.charlesowen.com/accident-report
- Return damaged helmet, along with copy of submitted Accident Report form to:
Charles Owen, Inc.
Attn: Returns Dept.
1735 Old Petersburg Rd
Lincolnton GA 30817
- Charles Owen will provide a discount certificate that can be used at Riding Warehouse for a replacement helmet
- Riding Warehouse ships replacement helmet to you!
Sizing
Sizing:
Use a soft fabric measuring tape preferably marked in centimeters (cm) for a more accurate measurement.
Wrap the tape around the widest part of your head, about one inch above your eyebrows, just above the ear line, and around the bump at the back of your head.
| Helmet Size | Head Size (cm) |
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| 6 5/8 | 54 cm |
| 6 3/4 | 55 cm |
| 6 7/8 | 56 cm |
| 7 | 57 cm |
| 7 1/8 | 58 cm |
| 7 1/4 | 59 cm |
| 7 3/8 | 60 cm |
| 7 1/2 | 61 cm |
| 7 5/8 | 62 cm |
