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SUPERIOR HELMETS
Each model is developed from concepts of optimizing physical performance while utilizing select materials that produce timeless ride-holding emotions and immeasurable comfort for the wearer, with the patented "Air Control System" of ventilation developed by Kep. For this reason Kep Hats comply with the high safety requirements of the following standards: CE e SEI-ASTM safety rules and manufacturing processes will be in a very near future certified ISO 9004-2000. Be superior means to aim to the best.
The helmet design for Kep Hats is another fundamental factor because it is more evident, what immediately strikes and conquer the public.
To fall in love with Kep Hats helmet is easy and to consider it irreplaceable is an inevitable consequence.
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INNER PAD
1. Raise the front part and then the lateral parts of the padding stick from the helmet.
2. Detach the inner pad from the Velcro placed on the foan.
3. Remove the pad. Once the pad is washed and dry fit in again, the lateral parts of the padding stick in again. The central part of the stick remains partly lifted so as to allow air flow.
4. Dress again the rest of the pad inside the crown with a light pressure of the hands over the velcro placed on the lateral and rear parts of the foam.
PERSONALISATION
COUNTRY FLAGS AND RIDING CLUB OR TEAM LOGO
The rider can customize the helmet with a country flag or your riding club or team logo on front, back or front and back. Flags and logos are wirbrushed by hand and then coated with a special lacquer in order that the colours do not wear or fade. For riding club and team logos, please email us. For country flags, please see details in our riding hat section.
Examples can be seen here:-
PATENT PYTHON
Patent python trim is available on the front of selected CROMO T styles.
SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
Swarovski crystals are placed by hand around the grill on the front of the helmet. Available on all CROMO T models.
NAME PLATES
A personal monogram or name engraved on a metallic tag gives your helmet a distinctive personal touch. Available on the back of all helmets (apart from Endurance Pro).
KEP Hats are proud to sponsor Great Britain International Showjumper Nick Skelton and USA International Showjumper Laura Kraut
NICK SKELTON
Nick Skelton is a world-renowned show jumping rider whose career has spanned nearly 35 years, winning more than 1,500 classes and well over £4m in prize money. A near-fatal injury forced Nick to retire in 2001 but he made an amazing recovery and he is once again at the very top of the prestigious sport of international show jumping. Nick Skelton’s brilliant horsemanship is demonstrated by the fact that no other rider has won so many major competitions on so many different horses and he is as well known and popular at Olympia and Hickstead as he is at Gothenburg or Paris or Spruce Meadows.
EXTERIOR SHELL
The frame of the hard hat is the perfect marriage of three interconnecting parts. providing great air circulation at the same time ensuring maximum safety and absolute protection. The visor is flexible to avoid fractures in the event of a fall
INTERIOR SHELL
The inner shell in high-tech polystyrene has been created to combine the best ergonomics and aesthetics in order to ensure excellent fit. The double density foam provides ultimate shock absorption
ACS (Air Control System)
The front grille incorporates an air control system through the delicate moving of the central switch. The indirect ventilation is guaranteed by the entrance of fresh air through an intake placed under the peak and the front grille of the hardhat. Evacuation of the same air through the intakes placed on the rear padding
INNER LINING
The inner pad is removable and washable and can also be replaced or changed for a different size - replacement linings are sold separately. It is attached to an anatomic cushion that perfectly fits the nape ensuring optimum comfort and absolute air diffusion thanks to the high-tech materials used: coolmax coupled with open-cell filters and smooth micro-fibre
CHINSTRAP
The hats feature a five point harness The chinstrap directly inserted in the hard riding hat through three passing rings made of anti-allergic and washable smooth leather. It is easily adjustable and has a quick self-blocking fastener
SIZES
There are two shell sizes: M and L. Inner linings for the M size shell run from 51-58 and inner linings for the L shell run from 59-62
KEP BAG
Carry and protect your KEP hard riding hat with our KEP bag included with every helmet. The waterproof bag has two pockets ideal for storing your gloves or other riding accessories
KEP CLEAN
A KEP CLEAN micro-fibre cloth is included in the KEP Bag for effective and safe cleaning of your KEP hard riding hat