wrsi whitewater helmets

[bushpaddler]

Hi folks,

does someoneone have experience with WRSI helmets? They are now available here in Germany and I consider to buy one as my old protec is worn out.
http://www.whitewaterhelmet.com/
It is said to be the most save on the market. What do you think?

Thanks
Florian

[bearboater]

well, I dont have experience. but it was founded to put the protec company out of business, as the protec helmet's weren't originally designed as paddling helmets, they were designed as skate helmets. To take 1 big shock, instead of many.
Prost
-Isaac

[fez]

Hi Florian,

I think to be as safe as possible a helmet should feature at least ear protection ! (Even better would be a face cage or something...)
In Czecia you can get fairly cheap the Hiko-Helmet: http://www.hiko.cz/index.php?lang=cz&kat=142&id=355
A really nice helmet with good ear protection is the Happy-2b Helmet "Aegis" http://www.happy-2b.com/new/images/Creeker%20trio.jpg

Greetings Frank

[Joey]

i have one. i like it a lot as an all around paddling helmet. it is not full coverage, which would be nice for creeking. still i think it covers a lot of areas many other helmets dont. and its cheap as hades. if you send them your old protec they will give you half off. thats like $30.

[ChrisKelly]

I have not hit it hard yet.

I do like it for rainy days because there are no holes in the top.

It has a small visor; not big enough to be in the way but does block some sun.

[Mike W.]

It will be a step up from your Pro-Tec.

Does anyone know where I can find another Bell? It's a shame that they quit making it. It's the stiffest helmet I've found. I've taken a couple of dizzying hits w/ no visible damage.

[kneeler]

I have one. It's a great helmet functionalty-wise but it sure looks stupid.

[Jim Michaud]

I bought one too. It sat too low on my head and pressed down on the top of my ears. I had to insert extra foam inside the helmet in order to raise it up some. It then felt like it was sitting too high on my head. I had bought an orange one and it made me look like I was wearing a pumpkin on my head. I quit wearing it and went back to my Protec.


Jim M

[Larry Horne]

i tried one on for size but it didn't fit my goofy head, most helmets don't. a friend of mine (who has had many helmets) wears one and he says it's great.

anything would be better than that protec!

[driftwood]

I had a protec, but it felt like it would come of my head too easy. Then I meet a guy with a two inch scar on his forehead, he said he went over and hit two rocks, the first pushed the helmet back the second opened his face.
I went and bought one soon after that. I thought it was rather reasonably priced.
One thing you need to do is make sure you put the brace in back as far down as you can, it may feel uncomfortable at first but you will get used to it. With that brace to high the helmet is little better than a protec.

I have not taken any knocks in it yet, but it is the most comfortable (and secure) lid I have ever tried on.

wood

[clt_capt]

These days I'm kinda partial to the WildWater Helmets. Check with Davey at www.daveyhearn.com - They are about as close to the old Seda Kevlar as you can get these days.

I've been very pleased with mine for a number of years.

[Paddle Power]

WRSI, good helmet, with or without holes, small visor, good strap system, several sizes kits including for very small heads. I have one and love it. Good colour options as well.

[bushpaddler]

Thanks folks for your helpful comments.
I tried one and it fits great (what is very unusual). I think I go and get one, maybe in pink to make it's design perfect.

Florian

[Myszoor]

... as the protec helmet's weren't originally designed as paddling helmets, they were designed as skate helmets. To take 1 big shock, instead of many.

this is one contraindicated? Whether there were any accidents caused by using skate/bicycle helmet on water?

I ask because the helmet, which I like best and what I want to buy next year is one of more expensive on the market. Today I use climbing helmet (I know, it's not OK :\), but I would like to buy a cheap skate/bicycle helmet. I know - it's again not optimal idea, but what I measured was more comfortable than my climbing helmet and cost (in Poland) = 1/20 price of new Sweet (in US).

Construction is very similar to this: http://img19.allegroimg.pl/photos/orygi ... 2444864421" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[busterblue]

I really like my WRSI helmet. I don't know how it compares to other helmets, but it absorbs an impact very well. It doesn't 'ring my bell' when I hit something. I would buy another one. (Maybe not orange this time). The new full face models look pretty sweet.