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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
Hick
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 Tue Jun 19, 07 10:21 am Helmet Recommendations |
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Looking for a cool helmet with a brim. I don't want to look lame while trying to be safe.  It's gotta match my white board shorts too.
I've looked at Capix but their brims all go backwards. |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
WISCONSIN
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 10:22 am |
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Talk to GMAN!
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Shallow Dive Design, 2nd Wind Sports, Airush, Trident Sports |
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 10:28 am |
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You should check out the Bern "Baker".
It fits nice, has a small brim and is actual make for water sports http://www.bernunlimited.com/2007/baker.html. Make sure you get the EPS liner instead of the the stirene liner, better for water sports. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 11:17 am |
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I like the Sweet Kayak Helmets:
http://paddling.about.com/od/mypersonalgear/fr/sweethelmet.htm
used to be a crazed kayker - wore a cheap Protec Hockey helmut for 10 years - worked great - but the Kevlar Sweet is much lighter.
I really like the baseball visor to keep the sun off but a review in one of the Mags mentioned that in a head first wipeout it could scoop water and snap your neck. Now I got to think about that. |
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
649 Posts
Rowena and P.C
Addicted
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 11:19 am |
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| yeah check out a kayak shop. Alder cr in pdx or in hood river across from the bagel shop I am blanking the name. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 11:22 am |
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| Gman wrote: |
I really like the baseball visor to keep the sun off but a review in one of the Mags mentioned that in a head first wipeout it could scoop water and snap your neck. Now I got to think about that. |
I dunno, I think you'd have to be going fast enough that the helmet wouldn't matter anyway for this to happen. Looks nice, I'll check out the Kayak place in HR. |
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
491 Posts
Obsessed
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 11:29 am |
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i agree with that. not good for kite assisted powered duck dives. everything's a tradeoff.
| Gman wrote: | I like the Sweet Kayak Helmets:
http://paddling.about.com/od/mypersonalgear/fr/sweethelmet.htm
used to be a crazed kayker - wore a cheap Protec Hockey helmut for 10 years - worked great - but the Kevlar Sweet is much lighter.
I really like the baseball visor to keep the sun off but a review in one of the Mags mentioned that in a head first wipeout it could scoop water and snap your neck. Now I got to think about that. |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1738 Posts
vancouver
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 11:51 am |
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this thread sounds like a good opportunity for the local kite shops and/or suppliers to step in and possibly consider offering a " safety awareness demo days" at the sandbar.
They could offer demos on helmets and maybe PFDs, seaspecs, etc.
I find it difficult to find a store with a good selection and with the right sizes.
I am happy to see rider safety promoted on this forum.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Jun 19, 07 12:49 pm |
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| Forrest wrote: | | Gman wrote: |
I really like the baseball visor to keep the sun off but a review in one of the Mags mentioned that in a head first wipeout it could scoop water and snap your neck. Now I got to think about that. |
I dunno, I think you'd have to be going fast enough that the helmet wouldn't matter anyway for this to happen. Looks nice, I'll check out the Kayak place in HR. |
The Kayak Shed on Oak - super nice people
http://www.kayakshed.com/ |
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