Instinct Polo Helmet

Instinct Polo Helmet

Instinct Polo Helmet

Instinct Sports Ltd was created by Jonathan Hardy. With over 25 years experience in the protective helmet business, supplying the majority of the world’s top players – Jonathan embarked on a new project – to make the best equestrian polo helmet. They embarked on an intense testing and development process that took three years to produce. The did not stop until they were satisfied with a helmet would revolutionise players comfort and safety. Still having the traditional polo helmet appearance, thus creating the Instinct Polo Helmet.

Comfort

Everything inside the helmet can either be washed or wiped clean. The padded headbands come in three thicknesses and are made from a super soft sponge. They are covered in Coolmax material. By choosing the correct headband, the adjuster at the back and the three point harness, a tight fit is always assured.

Peak

The size and shape of the traditional polo peak has created a significant danger to players. Due to its distance from the spine and the extra leverage createdx flexible peaks can only lesson this risk. However the Instinct helmet has a unique removable and crushable peak which on impact actually cushions a fall and reduces the forces of an impact. In a moving accident the peak will detach further reducing the chances of neck injuries.

Crumple Zone

Between two shells – a carbon inner and a specially woven impenetrable carbon composite outer, is a super lightweight aluminium honeycomb core. Unlike EPS it retains no heat and has no recoil. It crushes uniformly down to a fraction of its size – absorbing and decelerating impact as it does so.

he Instinct helmet passes the Equestrian safety standard – PAS 015:2011 and has been awarded the Kitemark for its control and manufacturing methods. Tests include impact against both flat and acute angled surfaces and penetration from a sharp object. Furthermore, with revolutionary new materials and a unique design, the Instinct helmet has minimised dangerous recoil after an impact – which significantly decreases the chances of brain damage or concussion.

All Polo Helmets are fully customisable. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Customisable features include: