Helmet for boating

Appleby · 02 January 2020, 00:46

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a helmet for boating? Quite like the idea of having a visor and perhaps the option for wireless crew communication within the helmet.

Best regards
A.

jambo · 02 January 2020, 03:10

Gecko helmets.

Rib_Tickler · 02 January 2020, 13:35

Gecko gecko....first discovered them in the Solent last March; force 5-7 whilst doing my APB course in the rain, in 1.5m waves. Make sure you get the full length visor though or you'll get a mouth full!

jwalker · 02 January 2020, 18:25

You'll get various opinions with justifications here. You should find discussions if you search the forum.

Personally, I use a flip up motorcycle helmet.

GuyC · 02 January 2020, 20:16

Gecko seems to be the most popular.

Similar to Gecko and meeting the same standards are these ones:

https://www.future-safety.com/produc...safety-helmet/

Gath is another one.

Making a Gecko look like a bargain are:

https://tigerperformance.com/marine/marine-helmets/

jeffstevens763@g · 03 January 2020, 11:21

Gath gedi I use

treerat · 04 January 2020, 20:12

I prefer the Gath as the visor is internal when not needed.

I also have a couple of non visor lids that I combine with clear work glasses and this combination works well too.

HDAV · 04 January 2020, 23:26

Is it just to have a hard hat to keep head dry? Or are you at risk of head injury? Or a racing requirement?

Appleby · 06 January 2020, 01:41

Thanks for the tips! Much appreciated!

markmullen · 06 January 2020, 10:53

Another vote for Gecko. You’ll see them used by independent lifeboats, the RNLI, the navy etc.

willk · 06 January 2020, 19:23

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Gath gedi I use

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Rib_Tickler · 06 January 2020, 21:20

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Originally Posted by willk

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Strong in the force this one is....