I'm learning to foil and have had the board head straight for my face twice.
I now make sure I fall with my arms and hands protecting my face.
I've read some posts (and watched the Moses video) about how to fall and will work on that as I'm
getting lots of practice
A friend who is also learning to foil uses a helmet with a metal face guard;
he also uses it while learning new tricks on the kite. The guard is just
enough to protect his face but not enough to obstruct his visibility.
He's had it for years and we can't find anything like it.
The only thing our local sporting stores carry is batting helmets;
the visor seems like it would block visibility of the kite when giving
it a quick glance, and of course not hold up well in salt water.
I've found some European companies for kayak paddling (someone had
mentioned in another post) but nothing in the US.
I'm wondering if anyone has purchased a helmet with a metal face guard
and where you purchased it? Anything in US? And anything to consider?
I'm female with a fairly small head .
Thanks in advance