Shopping for riding helmets, boots & apparel gets difficult when the key tradeoffs are listed size, brim shape, finish, condition, and price. Here, the choice is especially focused: three new Suomy Apex helmets sit near one another in price, while a used Charles Owen MyPS takes the low-price route. The useful shortcut is to sort by the profile and finish you want, then weigh new versus used condition without treating a higher number as proof of better performance.
Quick take
- The three Suomy Apex entries are new and occupy a similar price band; their practical differences are finish, listed size, and brim style.
- The Charles Owen MyPs is the used-condition choice, with English styling, black color, venting, and a much lower listed price.
- For technical comparison, treat the listed sizes and brim profiles as selection criteria-not as evidence that one configuration performs better than another.
Listed-price comparison
The listed prices run from $39.00 to $479.20, a $440.20 spread. The bars show each price's relative position among these four choices; they are not a quality ranking.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Suomy Apex HNT Black Matte | $455.20 | |
| Suomy Apex HNT Blue Navy Matte | $455.20 | |
| Suomy Apex Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte | $479.20 | |
| Charles Owen MyPs Black Matte | $39.00 |
Decision matrix
Use this as a sorting tool for the attributes that matter most to your purchase:
- Condition: Suomy Apex HNT Black Matte, Suomy Apex HNT Blue Navy Matte, and Suomy Apex Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte are listed as New. Charles Owen MyPs is listed as Used.
- Listed size: HNT Black Matte is 58 cm; HNT Blue Navy Matte and Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte are 57 cm; Charles Owen's title gives size 6 7/8.
- Brim or style: The two HNT entries use Large Brim styling, Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte uses Small Brim, and Charles Owen is identified as English style.
- Finish and color: The choices range from black matte and blue navy matte to chrome black rose gold matte, while Charles Owen is black.
Product notes
Suomy Apex Riding Helmet - HNT Black Matte Horse Riding Helmet
The matte black finish and Large Brim style make this a straightforward pick for a rider who wants a restrained look. Its stated specifications include EN ASTM F 1163-15, VG1 01, and PAS 015 2011, along with a thermoplastic resin composite shell, a listed 520-gram weight, and removable, washable inner padding. Those details give shoppers concrete reasons to shortlist the helmet beyond its color. The limitation is the fixed configuration shown here: size 58 cm paired with Large Brim. That combination may be exactly what a shopper wants, but it should remain central to the decision rather than being treated as a performance advantage.
Suomy Apex Riding Helmet - HNT Blue Navy Matte Horse Riding Helmet
The Blue Navy Matte finish is the clearest reason to select this HNT Apex entry when a navy look suits the rest of a riding wardrobe. It carries the same named Suomy Apex HNT family styling and Large Brim profile as the black matte entry, while its listed size is 57 cm. The washable inner padding and anti-odor materials add practical detail to the design. Its limitation is the specific size-and-brim pairing: 57 cm and Large Brim are the configuration shown for this color. The different finish does not establish a technical advantage over the other Suomy helmets; the meaningful distinction is visual treatment alongside the listed configuration.
Suomy Apex Riding Helmet - Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte Horse Riding Helmet
Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte brings a distinct finish combination, with chrome, black, and rose-gold elements in a matte treatment. The listed style is Small Brim, and the helmet is shown in size 57 cm. Choose it for that more decorative color treatment and the smaller-brim profile. The helmet also names EN ASTM F 1163-15, VG1 01, and PAS 015 2011, plus removable, washable inner padding. Its limitation is configuration: shoppers seeking the HNT naming and Large Brim styling will be considering the other two Suomy entries. The higher listed price is another concrete tradeoff, but price alone does not establish better performance.
Charles Owen MyPs riding helmet size 6 7/8 Black Matte , REDUCED
Charles Owen MyPs stands apart through its English style, black color, venting, and Used condition. The listing describes it as being in very good condition with superficial surface scratches, making visible wear part of the purchase decision. A concrete reason to choose it is the vented design paired with the lowest listed price in this comparison. Its limitation is that it is used rather than New, so it represents a different condition tradeoff from the three Suomy Apex entries. The title gives a 6 7/8 size, while the accompanying wording says it has never had a fall; that statement should not be turned into a performance comparison against the new helmets.
Final recommendation by use case
If New condition is your priority, stay with the Suomy Apex family and choose by the title finish and listed brim wording. HNT Black Matte suits the black matte route, HNT Blue Navy Matte suits the navy route, and Chrome Black Rose Gold Matte suits the chrome-and-rose-gold Small Brim route.
For price-led shopping where Used condition is acceptable, Charles Owen MyPs is the natural choice. The $440.20 spread makes the central decision less about ranking helmets and more about whether a particular finish, size, brim profile, or condition best matches the intended use.
