For kids whitewater helmets, measure your child’s head just above the eyebrows, choose a helmet made for children for paddling in that size, and check it sits low, level, and snug with the strap…
Rafting guides in general terms wear helmets made specifically for whitewater: close-fitting, full-coverage paddling helmets with strong chin straps, ear protection, and…
No, in general terms you should not wear a bike helmet for kayaking: a bike helmet is made for dry-land falls, not…
To measure for a whitewater helmet, wrap a soft tape measure around the widest part of your head, just above your eyebrows…
A swiftwater rescue helmet is different because it is built for rescuers who work in moving water on purpose: it offers fuller…
To choose a helmet for canyoning, pick a watersports-rated helmet that fits snugly enough to stay on under waterfalls, drains water fast…
For stand up paddleboarding, a helmet matters far more on the river than on the ocean: on moving water, with rocks, current,…
Some surfers do wear helmets, but most surfers at most beaches do not — a surf helmet makes the most sense in…
Look for a kiteboarding helmet that is made for water, not land: a low-profile shell with a snug strap system, closed-cell foam…
Most jet ski and personal watercraft riders are not required to wear a helmet in general terms, but a watersports or watercraft…
