The mission of Kask “is to maintain a perfect balance between technological excellence, functionality, safety, and attractive design in their products. KASK is constantly researching and looking for ways to go beyond and improve the quality of KASK helmets even further.” If you'd like, you can read more about the company here.

I’m not sure if you’re familiar with the brand where you live, but here in Canada (at least in Ontario) they’re almost unheard of. Most tack shops do not carry their helmets so most riders aren’t aware of the brand. That is slowly changing though as the major tack shop franchise named Greenhawk is now carrying two of Kask’s models.

I decided to choose the Kask Dogma Chrome Light model for three reasons:

1- I wanted my helmet to have ventilation. After riding without a single vent in the Charles Owen for several years, I knew that vents were going to be a selling feature for me. So, I found a company that could give me the most amount of vents while still having a classic design. I liked that I could have function without having to compromise on style.

2- I’m not a huge fan of wide brim helmets on me. So, Kask's Star Lady model wasn't an option. It’s just personal preference. I just find that it doesn't suit my face shape. But, I think the Star Lady looks amazing on other equestrians!

3- I wanted something that would stand out a little bit more than Kask's basic Dogma helmet. Don't get me wrong, I didn't want anything crazy or super shiny or embellished. I just wanted something subtly different. I liked the idea of the chrome, but I chose to stick with the black chrome. That way, it adds a little shine without being too "in your face".

If you have a head that does not fit a Samshield, then I would recommend that you try out the Kask. I was considering the Shadowmatt from Samshield before I bought the Dogma Chrome Light. Within seconds of putting on the Samshield (in the correct size) I had pressure points on my temples and the back of my head. The Kask on the other hand was a comfortable fit from the start. Now, granted, the first two rides or so the helmet’s padding did need a tiny bit of breaking in so there was a bit of pressure. Nothing major. I tend to have that happen to me with any new helmet though. So, I’m not really upset that the Kask was like this too. After all, none of our heads are perfectly round or oval!

If you do ride in a Samshield and you have your eye on the Kask, don’t write it off now without trying it on first. Because of their Fit system, they just might fit your head perfectly too!

I am super happy with the way it fits and how it keeps my head cool. I haven’t had a fall yet (and fingers crossed that I don’t have one any time soon!) but I’m confident that the Kask will perform well and keep me protected.

I do take extra care with this helmet. Meaning that I always keep it in the case it came with if it’s not on my head. The longer I can protect it from scratches, the better. That’s not to say that I’m super cautious about getting it dirty. I mean, I am at the barn! I’ll be touching it with my dirty gloves or my horse could rest his nose on my head. I mean, that’s going to happen. And I’ve found that wiping a clean damp cloth over it is enough to get the dirt off. I would just like to not get it scratched if I can help it.