Windsurfing Helmets

[mjamero]

I'm thinking of getting a helmet for windsurfing when my season starts again this spring. Too many close calls with out-of-control sailing students at Jericho last year. Any recommendations on helmets that are good for windsurfing and inexpensive? Who sells such a thing in the Lower Mainland? Or, is there somewhere better online? Cheers.

[C36]

I have tried a lot of different helmets and really like the Gath Yeti.

• Sizing chart is accurate
• Fitting strip lets you use one helmet with and without hood
• Vents can be opened (for warm weather) and closed (for cold weather)
• Ear flaps can also be open and closed
• Designed for use in the surf

Not available locally but the Gorge Surf House and Big Winds both stock them.

[mjamero]

Thanks for the suggestion on those Gath helmets. I was hoping for something a little more cost effective and accessible. Would a kayak or wakeboard helmet work? For that matter, would a bicycle helmet work? It's just a matter of finding a helmet that is waterproof, drains quickly, and is light enough to prevent whiplash correct?

[C36]

Cheap: Protec's for about $40 and looks like they have a store in North Vancouver.

[Michael]

Found this on Craigslist.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/spo/4906041593.html

[tweegster]

I got this one from MEC

http://www.mec.ca/product/5031-836/shre ... fgodZHAAxQ

My main motivation was to avoid a perforated eardrum.

Unfortunately, I have only worn it twice. It is comfortable, but the strap chafing on my neck after a 4 hour session, unbeknownst to me, left a burn right across my neck. It looked like I tried to hang myself.

[C36]

I got this one from MEC

http://www.mec.ca/product/5031-836/shre ... fgodZHAAxQ

My main motivation was to avoid a perforated eardrum.

Unfortunately, I have only worn it twice. It is comfortable, but the strap chafing on my neck after a 4 hour session, unbeknownst to me, left a burn right across my neck. It looked like I tried to hang myself.

Does your helmet have a soft cover on the strap as shown in the photos? If not you might want to try to pick one up.

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