![]() We compute concussion risk from each impact test's peak linear and rotational acceleration values. The higher impact severity represents the types of impacts most commonly resulting in concussions.Įach lab helmet impact is weighted to contribute equally to the average helmet's overall score. The lower impact severity represents common impacts in water sports. We test the helmet’s front, side, and back at two impact energies based on whitewater river flow rates. These helmets have passed the European standard for class 1-4 water conditions: EN: 1385: 2012 helmet standard. We measure linear and rotational acceleration for each impact, which are correlated to concussion risk. A pendulum impactor test rig was used to assess these water sport helmets. We rate each watersport helmet based on the results of 6 impact tests in our laboratory. So, if you're looking for a helmet for canoeing/kayaking that will get the job done, keep your brain intact, and is comfortable to keep on your head for hours at a time, I suggest you look into the Shred Ready Shaggy.Our ratings are an independent and objective assessment of helmet performance for consumers, free from manufacturer influence. In the end, this was a great purchase, and the fact that I got it for almost half off the price of other retailers made it that much sweeter of a deal. That isn't necessarily a deal breaker for me, as I just take the lid off, scoop some water into it and then strap it back onto my head to cool off some. The only real problem that I have with the helmet is that there is no ventilation and on some real hot days, your head starts to sweat quite a bit. ![]() Retention system keep the lid on tight, reversible.Ĭon's: No Ventilation (which only cost it quarter of a star in my opinion), and the carrying bag is cheaply made as the zipper broke the day I received it (which cost this helmet the quarter of a star). Pro's: Comfortable Fit, Strong/Durable Materials, H.O.G. So let me get straight to the pro's and con's of this helmet to sum this up. The helmet was very comfortable and saved myself some bruises, and cuts many times. I've also recently used this helmet on a caving trip which took 3 hours to complete. I did hit my head on rocks, and aside from scratching and dinging the helmet, it remained intact. Performance: I've used this helmet on approximately 10 kayaking trips to date, of which, one of them I took a nasty spill on. (Hand of God) retention system, which is comfortable and keeps your lid on and helps to make the helmet reversible. ![]() The helmet came in a carrying bag with 3 adjustment foam fittings, small, medium and large, and ear flaps to cover and protect your ears as well as keep them warm. The helmet fits snug, considering I have a rather large head (23.5") which is good. I decided against plastic and went for the Shaggy. I did a lot of searching and decided on the Shred Ready Super Scrappy, which was plastic, and the Shred Ready Shaggy, which is fiberglass and "Shredlar (armid fiber) impregnated with Marine vinylester resins. I didn't want to put a price on the safety of my brain, but only had $150 to spend for a good, durable, helmet. I read some blogs from people who have hit their heads and have severely damaged their helmets, but said that if it weren't for the Kevlar type helmet, they would have been injured far worse. I looked for the significance between plastic, carbon fiber, fiberglass, and even Kevlar. I did quite a bit of research when looking for a helmet. I'm not a pro, by any means, but I'm on a trip at least once a month and have been kayaking steady for 3 to 4 years. I enjoy kayaking, self-contained kayak trips, hiking, camping, self-contained hiking trips, etc. ![]()
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