Howdy - just got a nice pair of Blueeyes Squids for my birthday to protect my eyes. Ordered them at a nice price via the website.

Only problem is they are way painful when combined with my trusty old Gath (digging into my temples). I tried cutting a bit of a channel into the Gath lining to give a bit of extra space which helped a bit but still far too much pressure.

I don't really want to say goodbye to a helmet or goggles. Does anyone use these goggles (or Sundogs as they seem to have the same shape frame) with other helmets?

Cheers

Yep i have Protec and Sundogs they fit fine maybe a little bit of pressure but nothing much behind the ears.
I heard the Goggles Salt up and fog up ? how are you treating yours mate ?
i cant stop the Salt from drying on my sundogs so thats $200 down the drain windge windge

JiP said...

Yep i have Protec and Sundogs they fit fine maybe a little bit of pressure but nothing much behind the ears.
I heard the Goggles Salt up and fog up ? how are you treating yours mate ?
i cant stop the Salt from drying on my sundogs so thats $200 down the drain windge windge

To get rid of salt build up, use vinegar (not sure who worked that one out originally - its not like you dunk your glasses in a bowl of vinegar accidentally).

Vinegar is one of the few items that actually dissolve salt build up, I've used it already on things like salt buildup on zips.

On the issue of glasses, use seaspecs, US$100 for 3 pairs with their current special, and free shipping by fedex express means it arrives within 4 days. At that price you don't mind replacing them as often although mine are prescription so it means i have to take care of them.

For misting you can use something like "cat crap" which you can buy on ebay pretty cheaply. Its an antifog polish designed for motorcycle visors, it normally last 5-10 sessions before you have to add more and polish up again.

Protec Ace Water have no ear protection, Protec Ace Wake do have air protection. I prefer no ear protection, makes me a lot more aware of what is happening around me.

Does anyone know which shop carries a good range of Protec helmets in Perth?

JiP said...

Rod said...

Does anyone know which shop carries a good range of Protec helmets in Perth?

i got mine from ebay mate multi use Pro tec advertised as what the navey seals use ! its actually from an army store in perth mate i paid about 60 for mine

G'day mate,

I was wondering where you got your Pr-tec helmet from?

I found an ad from Kitbag in Midvale for ex-army Protecs but they were $80 and the model that don't have ear pieces. I need to protect my ears (I am a sound engineer). Do yours have the ear inserts?

Cheers,

Ian

This is not a troll, just a, possibly ignorant, noob question: What is it that people wear helmets to protect themselves from in kitesurfing? Is it common to whack your head with something solid?

Surprisingly enough yes, if you check the stats, most of the deaths that have occuring in kiting could have been avoided if the person was wearing a helmet. I personally witnessed a girl I knew well get lofted during a squall and come down on her head. If it wasn't for the helmet she would have been dead, as it was with the helmet, she still spent a month in a coma.