So I am thinking that I will start routinely using a helmet, and since winter is coming it might help keep me warm besides.
Looking for recommendations from kiters who routinely use a helmet -- needs to be one that will work well in summer as well.
helmet recommendations?
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Re: helmet recommendations?
shred ready make the uber-helmets for this sport (and kayaking, wakeboarding, rafting etc)
http://www.shredready.com/
they also come with soft ears, which i like a lot especially now end-october in cold stormy north europe.
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http://www.shredready.com/
they also come with soft ears, which i like a lot especially now end-october in cold stormy north europe.
cheers
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Re: helmet recommendations?
I've got this one as well, no complaints. Be sure to get the right size though, otherwise it won't stick to your head.grantman54 wrote:Protec Ace Wake is perfect. Very affordable and good lookin
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Re: helmet recommendations?
Another bump for shredready. I've been buying from them for years, and though I never had to really test the helmet, their service, response, and quality has been super good.katrine1000 wrote:shred ready make the uber-helmets for this sport (and kayaking, wakeboarding, rafting etc)
http://www.shredready.com/
they also come with soft ears, which i like a lot especially now end-october in cold stormy north europe.
cheers
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Re: helmet recommendations?
Sweet helmets!!!
http://www.sweetprotection.com/#/whitew ... /strutter/
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Re: helmet recommendations?
I use the Protec Ace Wake also, and I like it a lot. Those earflaps make body-dragging much more comfortable. Also, it has a component that wraps around the back-base of your skull, so it stays in place pretty well. 
I haven't tried any other water-helmets in action, so take my opinion for what it's worth.
Zygi, that Smartcap definitely looks cool, and it probably does a good job, but I was a little worried when I found this on their site: "The Smartcap is a headprotector and does not meet any standards for protective gear or helmets.
I haven't tried any other water-helmets in action, so take my opinion for what it's worth.
Zygi, that Smartcap definitely looks cool, and it probably does a good job, but I was a little worried when I found this on their site: "The Smartcap is a headprotector and does not meet any standards for protective gear or helmets.
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Re: helmet recommendations?
I like the "sweetprotection" I just wish it covered the back of the head a little more.
I use the Protec helmet which fits great, but I want something with a visor to keep the sun off my nose. Plus then I don't have to put sunscreen on my forehead, which keeps it out of my eyes.
I use the Protec helmet which fits great, but I want something with a visor to keep the sun off my nose. Plus then I don't have to put sunscreen on my forehead, which keeps it out of my eyes.
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Re: helmet recommendations?
I have a Gath helmet, it is by far the lightest and most comfortable helmet I have tried. Gath has many increment sizes so if you are looking for a good fit, and a slim profile, this is the helmet for you... They are not cheap though... $100+. They do have visors etc... are you really sure you want to look like a space cowboy?
http://www.gathsports.com/
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