Helium 08

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 09-19-2007, 12:21 PM

Anyone see Helium 08 at Expo? Opinions?

(cbk) · (cbk) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-19-2007, 1:40 PM

Seriously, the sickest PFD line I have seen! They have three new materials that they are using to make the jacket lighter and softer and the graphics are unbelievable. Can't wait to get them in my shop.

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 09-19-2007, 3:47 PM

Agreed, some of the most aggressive vests on the market. Sure to be a big hit this year!!!

(spin2win) · (spin2win) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 09-19-2007, 4:04 PM

there 08 is up on their myspace...

(closedtoe) · (closedtoe) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 09-19-2007, 4:49 PM

whats their myspace?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-19-2007, 6:13 PM

I walked by their booth about 100 times at Surf Expo and everytime I I stopped and stared. Their vests look sweet.

(wondermike) · (wondermike) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-19-2007, 6:14 PM

oh man that stuff does look sweet. http://www.myspace.com/heliumwake especially the sniper vest. I just don't know if i want to buy anymore helium stuff anymore. I had a Colin Wright handle that broke last season and helium never replaced it for my local shop. The shop was cool and ended up giving me store cred but i really wished Helium stepped up. Especially now that i have a swat vest that needs to be replaced. My local shop also stopped carrying helium after last year due to their lack of service.

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 09-19-2007, 6:17 PM

One of the guys on our boat just got a Swat vest, the material and fit of the vest is very cool, but it doesn't offer much in the way of flotation. The new stuff looks pretty cool.

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 09-20-2007, 2:47 AM

Mike, try exchanging your stuff now. Helium went thru a buyout this past winter/ spring, and everything was on shut down until May/ June. Helium will service any needs you have now.

(wondermike) · (wondermike) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-20-2007, 8:55 AM

To late on the handle now as it is gone. No no one near me sells helium now so i would have to go through an online retailer. I may be willing to give another chance and see how the new owners are doing.

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 09-20-2007, 10:18 AM

Helium was bought out by K2, won't be any issues.

(drewsnautique94)

the bandanna stuff is pretty sweet, but a little tacky...i like the swat and swat chrome vest...love my helium swats ncga vests, so i cant wait too pick up the new gear