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Shopping for alternatives? KASK helmets
Keep what you loved about your KASK: the clean profile, the fit or the lighter weight.
For a Star Lady, try the Trauma Void Lynx Smooth Top or EQ3 NEOZ. For a Dogma XC, the Lynx Eventing Skull. For a Kooki or Kooki Lady, the Equinavia Gardian or Skylar. For a wide-brim look, the Equinavia Crown MIPS.
The short version
If you wore a KASK: the helmets riders try next
Trauma Void's Lynx Smooth Top and EQ3 NEOZ are the closest match to a Star Lady, the Lynx Eventing Skull suits a Dogma XC, and Equinavia's Gardian and Skylar are the lighter, simpler picks for a Kooki.
If they wore
Star Lady Hunter or Chrome
If they wore
Star Lady, for a rounder head
Riders switch to
EQ3 NEOZ HelmetAn adjustment wheel, a magnetic fastener and a washable liner.
Shop nowIf they wore
Dogma XC for cross-country
If they wore
Kooki Lady for everyday riding
Riders switch to
Gardian Riding HelmetEasy-adjust dial and a washable liner, a few tiers lower.
Shop nowIf they wore
Kooki, with your hair up
If they wore
A wide-brim hunter look
Rider voices
What riders say about KASK fit, and where they went
Riders who looked beyond a KASK talk about fit: head shape, hair worn up and sizing.
Too round, or not quite right
The helmets they point to
Trauma Void PardusIRH IR4G XLT
Trauma Void describes the Pardus as a slim fit for oblong heads, and IRH ships the XLT in a long oval fit.
See the swap guideHair up and between sizes
The helmets they point to
Equinavia SkylarEquinavia Gardian
The Skylar has a ponytail cut-out, and both Equinavia helmets use an easy-adjust dial.
See the Equinavia picksToo round, or not quite right
Fit is personal: one rider found a KASK too round, another says it didn't fit her head at all.
KASK fit by head shape
Kask was too round for me - too bad because they're beautiful. Also, I've heard the head cupping thing is removable.
KASK fit by head shape
Helmet fit to head is a big factor in my decision making. I wanted a KASK but they don't fit my head at all.
Hair up and between sizes
One rider found her newer Star Lady much snugger in the same size, and an IRH rider says hers fits with her hair up or down.
KASK Star Lady sizing
I wore a 56 in my old star lady and the new star lady feels incredibly snug.
IRH helmets
My helmet fits with my hair up and down, I tried it with my hair up, and again IT DOES fit me with my hair down
Independent lab ratings
How the helmets we carry rate at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech's helmet lab rates the Trauma Void NEOZ EQ3 and Lynx Eventing MIPS at 4 stars, sixth and seventh of 54 helmets in its 2026 equestrian table, and the TuffRider and Equinavia helmets below at 3 stars. The same table lists the KASK Kooki Lady at 3 stars (25th), the Dogma and Star Lady at 2 stars (41st and 44th) and the Kooki at 1 star (51st).
| Helmet | As Virginia Tech lists it | Rank of 54 | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma Void EQ3 NEOZ Helmet | TRAUMA VOID NEOZ EQ3 | 6 | 4 stars |
| Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull | TRAUMA VOID LYNX EVENTING MIPS | 7 | 4 stars |
| TuffRider Carbon Fiber Shell Helmet | TUFFRIDER CARBON FIBER | 13 | 3 stars |
| Equinavia Gardian Riding Helmet | EQUINAVIA GARDIAN | 20 | 3 stars |
| Equinavia Skylar Riding Helmet | EQUINAVIA SKYLAR | 26 | 3 stars |
Ranks, stars and model names as Virginia Tech's 2026 table lists them. A rating belongs to the tested model, not the whole brand, and the table does not measure fit or comfort.
Swap guide
Swap guide: the KASK you wore and the helmet to try
Find your KASK in the left column. The helmets riders try next sit beside it, with a price tier for each.
Price tiers among these picks: $ (lowest) to $$$$ (highest)
| If you wore | Riders switch to | Why riders choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Star Lady Hunter or Chrome | A low show profile with a dial at the back and a washable Coolmax liner. | |
| Star Lady, for a rounder head | An adjustment wheel and a one-handed magnetic fastener. | |
| Dogma XC | A skull-style shell with no visor and lacing at the base of the head. | |
| A KASK that felt too round | Oval-fit shells: a slim fit for oblong heads, and a long oval fit with two liner thicknesses. | |
| Kooki or Kooki Lady | Each has a dial fit and a removable liner, at the lowest tier here. | |
| A wide-brim hunter look | Three wide-brim helmets at three price tiers. |
Fit tip
Start with what you liked about your KASK, then measure: wrap a soft tape around your head about an inch above your eyebrows and size to the new maker's chart, not your KASK size. Between two sizes, Trauma Void suggests the larger.Closest match
Star Lady alternatives: Trauma Void Lynx and EQ3 NEOZ
Trauma Void's Lynx Smooth Top and EQ3 NEOZ are the helmets to try in place of a Star Lady: both have a clean, low show profile, a dial or wheel fit at the back, a removable, washable Coolmax liner and MIPS, as Trauma Void lists them.
The Lynx Smooth Top has a round fit in small, medium and large, vents front and back, and weighs 600 grams by Trauma Void's listing. The EQ3 NEOZ adds a one-handed magnetic fastener, and Trauma Void lists it as SEI ASTM F1163-23 certified.
In fairness
Trauma Void designs the Lynx for rounder heads. If a KASK felt too round for you, start with the Pardus or IRH XLT in the swap guide.Trauma Void helmets
I have a Kask that I like and fits well, then I tried the TraumaVoids – both the EQ3 and Lynx. Both fit very well, but I prefer the Lynx. It is lower profile and seems to wrap around more.
I've got a very round head and the Trauma Void EQ3 fits me super well. It's quite comfortable. It does have a washable liner and comes in navy!
I have a Trauma Void Lynx and it’s the MOST comfortable helmet I’ve ever had (CO always fit me well too).
Trauma Void Lynx. If they ever stop selling them I will cry. A lot.
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Dogma XC alternative: the Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull
The Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull is the cross-country helmet to try in place of a Dogma XC: Trauma Void lists MIPS and a visor-free design with no protruding shapes, plus dual ventilation and a washable Coolmax liner.
The skull has lacing at the base of the head for fit and stability. Trauma Void designs the Lynx for a rounder head and suggests the larger size when you are between two.
In fairness
A skull has no peak. If you want a brim for the sun, the wide-brim helmets below are the better fit.Everyday riding
Kooki and Kooki Lady alternatives: Equinavia Gardian and Skylar
Equinavia's Gardian and Skylar are the helmets to try in place of a Kooki or Kooki Lady: each is a lightweight, low-profile helmet with an easy-adjust dial and a removable, washable Coolmax liner, and Equinavia lists both as ASTM F1163-23/SEI certified.
The Skylar adds a ponytail cut-out and a removable breakaway peak. The TuffRider Carbon Fiber pairs a carbon fiber shell with an adjustable dial, and TuffRider lists it as SEI certified.
In fairness
The Gardian and Skylar sit a few price tiers below a KASK. Choose them for the dial fit and the value rather than the Italian styling.This helmet is comfortable and easily adjustable. It's a great helmet for a lesson program and beginner
Just love this helmet. Looks great, very comfortable, love that it is adjustable (for hair up and hair down)
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The wide-brim hunter look: Equinavia Crown, IRH F1 and One K
The Equinavia Crown MIPS is the wide-brim helmet to try if you loved the clean hunter profile of a Star Lady Hunter: it has a wide brim, a chrome-coated frame with front, top and rear vents, a dial-adjustable fit and MIPS, and Equinavia lists ASTM F1163-23/SEI and CE EN 1384:2023 certification.
The IRH F1 Wide Brim comes with two liner thicknesses to tune the fit, and the One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim pairs a wider brim with MIPS and One K's CCS color system.
In fairness
The Crown sits a price tier or two below the IRH F1 and the One K, so it is the place to start if the look matters more than the maker.I got the black and gunmetal, and it is one of the sleekest helmets I have ever owned. The brim is just wide enough to look attractive and be functional without it being overdone.
I’ve just bought the Equinavia crown MIPS helmet and love it for my large and very oval head.
Shop Equinavia Crown helmets
Shop all ›In fairness
What KASK does well
Riders who wear a KASK often have good reasons, and some of them are worth keeping in mind as you shop.
If you love a clean wide-brim hunter profile, the Star Lady Hunter is built around it, and one rider calls KASK helmets beautiful.
If you want an exact size, KASK lists the Star Lady Hunter in 13 sizes from 51 to 63 cm, with merino wool padding and click-in liners that wash and swap.
If you ride cross-country, KASK lists the Dogma XC at 520 g.
KASK alternatives: FAQ
What is a good alternative to the KASK Star Lady?
The Trauma Void Lynx Smooth Top and EQ3 NEOZ are the closest match for the low, clean show profile, with dial or wheel fits and washable liners. For the wide brim, try the Equinavia Crown MIPS. Measure your head, then try your two favorites on.
CloseWhat is a good alternative to the KASK Kooki or Kooki Lady?
The Equinavia Gardian and Skylar and the TuffRider Carbon Fiber are light everyday helmets with a dial fit and a removable liner, at a much lower price tier. Try the one nearest your head shape.
CloseWhich helmets look like a KASK with a wide brim?
The Equinavia Crown MIPS, the IRH F1 Wide Brim and the One K MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim all have a wide brim and a clean profile, at three price tiers.
CloseWhich riding helmets work with my hair up?
Look for a dial fit or liners you can swap. The Equinavia Skylar has a ponytail cut-out and an easy-adjust dial, and riders say the Gardian adjusts for hair up or down. Try any helmet on with your hair the way you ride, and check it sits level and snug.
CloseWhich of these helmets list MIPS?
Trauma Void lists MIPS on the Lynx Smooth Top, EQ3 NEOZ and Lynx Eventing Skull, Equinavia lists it on the Crown MIPS, and One K offers it on the MIPS CCS Avance Wide Brim. Check each product page for its features.
CloseHow do I size a helmet when I wore a KASK?
Measure around your head about an inch above your eyebrows and size to the new maker's chart, because brands size differently. Then compare front-to-back with ear-to-ear: nearly equal points to a rounder shell, longer front-to-back to a long oval one.
CloseWhere can I read more comparisons like this?
Riders comparing KASK with other helmets also read these pages: the Star Lady line and head-to-heads with the brands we carry, what to try when a Champion, Charles Owen, Tipperary or Samshield is hard to find or doesn't fit, and wide-brim and show helmet comparisons.
- KASK Star Lady alternatives: the sleek show and hunter look
- KASK vs the helmets we carry: Trauma Void, Champion, One K, Equinavia, IRH
- Champion helmets no longer sold in the US? Alternatives
- Can't find Charles Owen? Alternatives
- Shopping for Alternatives? Tipperary Helmets and Vests
- Shopping for alternatives: Samshield helmets
- Miss Shield alternatives: wide-brim helmets to try
- Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS alternatives
- Charles Owen AYR8 Plus, Halo MIPS and velvet-look show helmets: alternatives
Brands we carry
Helmet brands riders chose after a KASK
Every helmet on this page comes from a brand we carry: Trauma Void, Equinavia, IRH, TuffRider and One K.
How we built this guide: Virginia Tech ratings from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab's 2026 equestrian table of 54 helmets, checked October 2026. KASK product details from KASK's own site, checked November 3, 2026.