Help with helmets

(ntoscani) · (ntoscani) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-13-2009, 10:09 PM

Just seeing what you guys think about the helmets out there. Im thinking of getting one so i can get some of the fear out trying new tricks (and so the falls don't hurt as bad). got a 6 7/8 - 7 if that helps.

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 05-13-2009, 10:31 PM

pro tec and shred ready are most often mentioned and recommended from my travels on the forum

(ntoscani) · (ntoscani) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-13-2009, 10:39 PM

ok thanks jeremy I will look into them

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 05-14-2009, 7:58 AM

Shred Ready, they are great helmets!!

(101wake) · (101wake) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 05-14-2009, 8:21 AM

Don't Buy BERN! The customer service sucks!

(adambarry) · (adambarry) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 05-14-2009, 8:43 AM

I just got a pro-tec this season and I love it. Works great and even protects your ears!

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 05-14-2009, 8:56 AM

+1 for Shred Ready! Sickest Helmets out!

(andy_nintzel)

I would get a Pro Tec they been in the helmet game for years. They are now owned by Vans so the customer service is amazing.

(jasonpav) · (jasonpav) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 05-14-2009, 3:03 PM

+1 Shred Ready

(jtnz) · (jtnz) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 05-14-2009, 4:32 PM

I like my Protec, fits well, only problem I've had with it is I didn't realise the ear flaps are only attached by snaps, so I lost one...

(tomcat22) · (tomcat22) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 05-14-2009, 9:23 PM

Ive got a protec and also really like it. I dont use the ear guards.

(ntoscani) · (ntoscani) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-14-2009, 9:57 PM

Thanks for all the input, now its time to try them on and pick one

(2007_x2) · (2007_x2) **Join Date: May 2007** 05-17-2009, 12:49 PM

read this first!

http://www.wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1499

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 05-17-2009, 2:11 PM

Pro-Tec B2 or Classic Skate (Both with normal skate pads not the wake editions) They fit around your head so well and hold up for years.

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-17-2009, 8:59 PM

Protec here as well. The article mentioned above is good info but very generalized. I prefer to listen to real experience from myself and others. Who was the kid that split his head open good on a piece of wood floating on the surface or just below the surface at the Delta? I remember the pic of all the staples. Can't tell me a helmet wouldn't of kept his head from being split open. I've taken many headslaps that would always ring my bell good without a helmet but with one, nothing. Make sure the helmet fits properly. Fit is very important to how well it will work. Bottom line is no safety equipment is 100%. Seat belts, roll bars, cages, parachutes, nothing. It's all a game of odds and bottom line is your odds are much, much better when using all the safety gear available to you. Happy riding.

(brodie_chaboya)

Bern