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Volantin

27 posts

Volantin

27 posts

11 Mar 2012 9:46pm

Hi guys.
I am more convinced that helmets are a MUST at least for beginners. And they don't have to be daggy or way off the cool stakes.
Any advice on where around Melbourne they are best sold and with a wide range of designs? Also, do they have the same ASO rating as say bicycle helmets or what rating should they conform to?
Thank you in advance.

pomE

NSW

164 posts

pomE

NSW, 164 posts

12 Mar 2012 10:04am

Gath helmets are good, are Australian made (I think), and have a wide range of styles.

VICTORIA

SHQ BOARDSPORTS
81 Beach Rd
SANDRINGHAM

Phone: 03 9598 2867
Fax: 03 9521 0146
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.shq.com.au/

TRIGGER BROS SURFBOARDS-FRANKSTON
Warehouse 7 Rossmith Avenue
FRANKSTON

Phone: 03 9770 6308
Fax:
Email:

BALDWIN BOATS
PO Box 1678
MILDURA

Phone: (03) 50227596
Fax:
Email:
Web: [email protected]

FOUR WINDS MARINE
24 Bellerine St
GEELONG

Phone: 03 5229 9200
Fax: 03 5221 1455
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fourwindsmarine.com.au

RIVERSIDE BOATS & LEISURE
249B OGILVIE AVENUE
ECHUCA

Phone: 03 5482 1992
Fax: 03 5482 5185
Email:

STRAPPER SURFBOARDS - TORQUAY
106 Surfcoast Hwy
TORQUAY

Phone: 03 5261 2312
Fax: 03 5261 4778
Email:

Fitness Lifestyle & Lifesmart
232 Como Parade West
PARKDALE

Phone: 1300 668 335 & 613 9017 4813
Fax:
Email: [email protected]

Peterdj

VIC

139 posts

Peterdj

VIC, 139 posts

12 Mar 2012 10:52am

THEZU on the st kilda foreshore have them.

There was quite a few competitors wearing them in the KBV comp, so not just beginners think they are good.

axis

VIC

399 posts

axis

VIC, 399 posts

12 Mar 2012 12:38pm

I always liked the look of the bern helmets but not readily available in Oz I found.

Kazan

QLD

699 posts

Kazan

QLD, 699 posts

13 Mar 2012 4:50pm

What about BMX helmets?
Obviously I am a noob and new to the forums. Sorry. :-)

gmd

97 posts

gmd

WA, 97 posts

13 Mar 2012 9:44pm

this is what I use
no plastic to split and carve holes in your head
inner cap protects ears nicely and against sun .. one size fits all
and it is at least some protection .. how good ?? I don't know
regards
gmd

koshi

202 posts

koshi

SA, 202 posts

19 Mar 2012 9:23am

Radz helmets look the goods for impacts, on my Gath helmet it states that its not intended to protect from impacts, only to protect from weather.

Peterdj

VIC

139 posts

Peterdj

VIC, 139 posts

19 Mar 2012 10:30am

koshi said...

Radz helmets look the goods for impacts, on my Gath helmet it states that its not intended to protect from impacts, only to protect from weather.

The garth helmets from the link given say they are good for impact. I think it's something i will be buying and using when my lessons are done.

pomE

NSW

164 posts

pomE

NSW, 164 posts

19 Mar 2012 9:04pm

My Gath helmet is certainly designed for impact. Never known a helmet manufacturer design purely for keeping weather out!

That said, the model I have has those handy removable ear protector flaps that can be left in, vented or unvented or taken off completely. They come in handy in the cold winter winds as another barrier to stop cold wind whistling down wet ear canals. Coupled with a pair of earplugs, it does the job very well. They would also save some pain if you received a blow to the ear area from a board edge or fin etc.

bumstein

108 posts

bumstein

WA, 108 posts

19 Mar 2012 6:32pm

Gath recently had some helmets on eBay. Brand new with minor marks sold as factory seconds.. Cheap alternative to buying new?? About 45 clams + 10 delivery..

RobL

QLD

26 posts

RobL

QLD, 26 posts

31 Mar 2012 10:48am

Ive been kiting around 5 years now and only bought my helmet last year, rockin a Bern, I haven't been pushing myself in kiting until now and the helmet gives me confidence in most situations.
Helmets aren't a beginners tool they are a life tool. I've heard and seen so many accidents that could have been limited just from wearing a lid (and getting some lessons).
The reason I haven't owned one until now is pure laziness.
Coming to Australia has given me awesome opportunities to kite and (touch wood) I don't think I've had a serious issue while wearing it. It has a few dings mostly from travel but a few where my board has decided to comment on how silly falling off it was.
I don't wear my it all the time because I'm not competent, I wear it for that one split second where it turns to **** in heart beat.

Also advise on buying, I was going to buy online but went to my local kitesurf shop in the UK, tried on everything he had to find the best fit. Obviously size will vary between different makes but I found that some were the right size but uncomfortable within the same range. The Best Fit is always best.

Thanks,
Rob.L

terminal

1421 posts

terminal

1421 posts

31 Mar 2012 5:48pm

I use the Radz for windsurfing. I've been hit on the head a couple of times by a mast and it opened a cut once, so it will be useful if I get a repeat of that.
I will also wear it in winter over my integrated wetsuit hood for kiting.

I have a gath surf and it would be less draggy in an impact on water than the Radz and I wear it for kiting when its warm enough. Its a snug fit.

axis

VIC

399 posts

axis

VIC, 399 posts

31 Mar 2012 8:49pm

Hey Rob,

What bern are you using?

Never thought the Gaths would be useful in a serious inpact - just board deflections

Gippy13

VIC

119 posts

Gippy13

VIC, 119 posts

31 Mar 2012 11:14pm

Hey, I wear a bern helmet that's rated for surf and snow. You can go on www.eve.com to order from the US. Impact vests also go cheap from there

Gippy13

VIC

119 posts

Gippy13

VIC, 119 posts

31 Mar 2012 11:15pm

Sorry- I meant www.evo.com- or just look up
Evo snow gear

Peterc150

VIC

710 posts

Peterc150

VIC, 710 posts

2 Apr 2012 4:19pm

I was using an old Gath for a while, but am now using a Protec B2 Wake.

It has good padding and removable ear flaps. They come in a variety of colours.

I like the fit, it holds my sunglasses on, and its nice to have on for big stacks.

RobL

QLD

26 posts

RobL

QLD, 26 posts

17 Apr 2012 10:27pm

axis said...

Hey Rob,

What bern are you using?

Never thought the Gaths would be useful in a serious inpact - just board deflections

I think its the Bern Macon, Brown and Orange.
Has detachable ear flaps for chilly days. Highly recommended, very comfortable.

AKSonline

925 posts

AKSonline

WA, 925 posts

19 Apr 2012 10:00am

Hi Guys,

Gath have a range of different helmets, the basic surfing one is not rated for impact. We stock, use and sell the Protec which are a great helmet for water sports. Mostly designed for wake boarding, they are indeed made for impact.

They have the hard shell with dual density EVA foam padding all the way around, water drain holes and a good fit system as well as removable EVA ear guards.

There are four main styles Classic, B2, Ace Wake and Two Face (reversible). Many colours and all top quality.

Bike helmets are not appropriate for water sport, they are a thin shell using a EPS foam which crushes on impact with hard objects, they are a throw away after a big hit. Water is less dense and so a softer foam is required.

Great helmets

DM

bobjc

14 posts

bobjc

14 posts

23 Apr 2012 7:29pm

I also use the Radz for windsurfing... :) What Should I do?

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