Helmets

[mxhideout]

Really? I thought I've seen some slalom skiers with a guard.... Hmm, maybe I'm wrong...

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by scott023

Seems to me that a guard on it would add some unwanted issues and potential injuries.

Kind of what I was thinking.

[GoneBoatN]

Originally Posted by thatsmrmastercraft

Kind of what I was thinking.

I'd agree too. But I noticed the previously posted shredready site had a helmet with a guard on it under the watersports category.

BTW - why I wear a helmet even while just riding - http://vimeo.com/54804149. That was a pretty hard faceplant and I did not feel a thing (on my head anyways).

I liked the Liquid Force helmet because it fit very close to the head = less drag on "re-entry". Mine is the "Core" model. http://liquidforce.com/helmets-core.html.

[Nick911]

I use the ProTec helmet. I wear it primarily for the ear protection as I've blown out ear drums before. Definitely confortable.

[tex]

Originally Posted by scott023

Seems to me that a guard on it would add some unwanted issues and potential injuries.

LD jumpers like the guard to protect the face!

[mcparadise]

Good info and I'm convinced. Why test your luck for the new year?

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by GoneBoatN

I'd agree too. But I noticed the previously posted shredready site had a helmet with a guard on it under the watersports category.

BTW - why I wear a helmet even while just riding - http://vimeo.com/54804149. That was a pretty hard faceplant and I did not feel a thing (on my head anyways).

I liked the Liquid Force helmet because it fit very close to the head = less drag on "re-entry". Mine is the "Core" model. http://liquidforce.com/helmets-core.html.

My son always wears his helmet for the same reason. Finding the correct fit is the key to protection and comfort so you will always wear it.

[mxhideout]

I don't quite understand how a face guard would cause more issues... I can't find any medium sized blue/black protec ace wake helmets. Are there any other good helmets with ear protection for $50 or less?

[CC2MC]

This really has me considering a helmet. I have thought about it before, but now that I am adding ballast to the boat and will be trying bigger jumps, I will probably make the investment. I know that trying on a helmet would be the best way to size it, but does anyone that has a helmet know if it fits in size like a motorcycle helmet? Boat show is coming up in a couple weeks, so i will see if anyone has any there.

[pmikler]

After a big smack yesterday its helmet time.... Anyone heard of these guys?

http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.a...6&pdeptid=1768

Even though its not wakeboard specific its made for watersports

The reason i am gravitating towards it is it has a internal fine tune adjustment that i don't see on any other brand (not talking about the chin strap)

Thoughts?