protecting the noggin

(jman) · (jman) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-12-2006, 1:43 PM

this past weekend i tried 360s, coming ever so close. but a few times i caught back edge and slammed my head pretty good. my dad wants me to get a helmet before trying anymore. are helmets worth buying to help prevent head injuries when just riding on the water (no rails)?

jolly_roger_wake 09-12-2006, 2:20 PM

short answer: yes.
long answer: use the search option, this topic has been beat to death.

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-12-2006, 2:42 PM

A question, and a question in return. Answer wisely.

What do you have to lose from NOT getting a helmet?

(wakeslife) · (wakeslife) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 09-12-2006, 2:42 PM

Protec ace wake. www.wakeside.com

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-12-2006, 2:48 PM

Shred ready helmets, way better then the protec.

(three6ty) · (three6ty) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 09-12-2006, 3:40 PM

the 06 Protec's are super nice. I will never go without one again.

(pottsy) · (pottsy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-12-2006, 5:55 PM

they wouldnt make em if they didnt help

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 09-12-2006, 6:38 PM

I tried on both Jeff and the Protec was waaay more comfy, and has ear protection. Does shred Ready? The one I tried on didn't. And Jamie, yes they help with the head slaps from my own personal experience.

(gobigorgohome) · (gobigorgohome) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 09-12-2006, 6:53 PM

Do it, helmets are the way forward. I hope everyone starts wearing one so I'm not the only one on the lake with one on (not that I care too much what other's think though).

I've had plenty of big crashes wearing the helmet (Protec Ace Wake) and not felt any pain yet. Except my most recent crash, but then it's going to be a pretty high expectation to hope that a helmet would protect the knees ;-)

(shredred) · (shredred) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 09-13-2006, 5:55 AM

yes shred ready has ear protection. Shaggy, vixen, superscrappy, AHM, AHM jr. all come with ear flaps. the FMJ shell covers the ears.
also have new freestyle audio MP3 with waterproof headphone in the earflaps as an upgraded earflap.
www.shredready.com

(wake_upppp) · (wake_upppp) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 09-13-2006, 6:11 PM

I'll have to take another look at em Tom. Thanks for the info.

fishboatwakerider 09-13-2006, 6:55 PM

from the website... it doesn't look like any of the shredready helmets have ear protection other than the full faced.

(yosquire) · (yosquire) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-13-2006, 7:32 PM

Jamie,

Your dad is a wise man. Concussions are easier and easier to get with everyone.

Pro-Tec Ace has got my vote. Be sure you get a "Wake" helmet, not a "water" helmet, not a skate helmet, not a kayak helmet.

(bizzuck) · (bizzuck) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 09-13-2006, 7:38 PM

Pottsy

"they wouldnt make em if they didnt help"

so is that why they make the ski reel?

(shredred) · (shredred) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 09-13-2006, 8:38 PM

Roy, read the discription, the models listed above all have compression molded detachable earflaps.

Tom

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-14-2006, 9:37 AM

The fit is everything when it comes to a good helmet for wakeboarding or any other sport and the Shred Ready helmets have the best fit in the biz IMO and yes they have compression molded detachable ear flaps as well as the H.O.G Lock Retention System - fits behind nape of neck for secure custom fit. Its really sweet how the H.O.G. lock system works, you can dial it in for a great snug fit. We sell the Protec ace wake as well, but IMO the Shred Ready is a step above.

(jman) · (jman) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 09-14-2006, 4:11 PM

anyone wear the capix/pointless helmet. how does it compare to the usual shaped helmets.

(rnopr8) · (rnopr8) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 09-15-2006, 4:48 PM

Short answer #2-----YES