Safety is one of the most important things when riding at any cable park. That is why wakeboarding helmets are always required when wakeboarding at a cable park. With several different options of helmets to choose from, picking the perfect one can be confusing. Which is why we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn which helmet is right for you.
How A Helmet Should Fit
Just like any other helmet, a wakeboarding helmet should fit properly. To get the most protection out of your helmet it must fit snug to your head. If the helmet is too loose you run the risk of it falling off which puts yourself in danger. Never do anything at a cable park without a properly fitting helmet.
It is important to have a properly fitting helmet at the wake park because you can hit your head on a feature, hit the water too hard, or you could collide with another rider if they aren’t paying attention. Wearing a helmet that is too loose will put you at a greater risk of injury.
Style of Helmet
There are a few different styles of helmets for wakeboarding. It is important to note that some of the helmets may run small. We recommend trying a helmet on before purchasing one to make sure it’s the perfect fit.
*Helmet sizes may be different between brands and may vary from style to style*
Safety First
The first style of helmet is one that is similar to a bike or skateboard helmet. The traditional style helmet has thick padding, which gives it a snug fit. This style is great for young kids or those who need smaller sizes. This style also features a standard clip making it easy to take on and off.
Pro Style Helmet
The Follow Pro Style Helmet is a helmet that features padding with a mesh lining providing more of a “Tru Fit” along with being more breathable. Follow’s “Tru Fit” technology makes sure that the internal fabric doesn’t move while riding ensuring the safety and fit doesn’t change.
This helmet is great for riders looking for a little bit of a looser fit and who are going to be riding for long periods of time. This style of helmet includes a magnet clasp making it easy to open and close with one hand.
Over the Ear Protection
If you are looking for the most amount of protection, we suggest checking out a helmet that has over the ear protection. This style of helmet is designed to be similar to a snowboarding helmet and gives the ultimate level of protection for the rider. There are two different kinds of over the ear helmets.
The Liquid Force Nico Wakeboard helmet has a sweat liner that goes around the ears built into the helmet. This provides another level of protection for the rider and allows them to ride all day in comfort.
The Pro-Tec Full Cut Helmet provides a shell around the ear for the most protection. Along with the shell around the ears, you also have padding around the ears and on the side of your head. This helmet features 15 drain vents so that when you fall in the water, the water will drain out.
Choose the helmet that is right for you
Wake parks all around the world require riders to wear a helmet making it crucial that you choose the right one for you. With so many kinds of helmets on the market it is important to look into the different helmets to make sure that you find the one that is perfect for you.
If you have questions about wakeboarding helmets or cable gear, feel free to give us a call. We would love to answer any of you may have.
