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05-25-2006, 10:55 AM #1Senior Member
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Wearing a helmet
Im just curious if anyone out there wears a helmet when riding behind the boat.. We dont hit any rails.. But obviously we do take our share of falls.
Ive had my bell rung a few times (wow cool stars!!) Does anyone have any input on this?
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05-25-2006, 12:54 PM #2Senior Member
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Smrtz, Here are my comments from the “Injuries???” post with regards to wearing a helmet. At this point it’s the same as putting on my life vest,,, its second nature.
Two concussions over the last two years, 04 - I went in the water inverted with my back towards the rear of the boat. The result was dizziness for about at day, whiplash, and I blew both contacts out of my eyes on impact.
05 - was less severe then the previous, was just dizzy for an hour or so. But it did prompt me to get a helmet.
Yeah, I look like a dork but the helmet has given me some renewed confidence and I find myself at 38 charging into the wake like a champ.
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05-25-2006, 01:03 PM #3Senior Member
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I agree completely. Helmets are now mandatory for riders behind my boat, after experiencing or watching several incidents where a helmet clearly would have mitigated the outcome.
BTW, Pro-tec makes helmets that are non-dorky-looking. I have a kayaking helmet, and that's dorky. I'm getting a Pro-tec like my buddy has.
My protective gear includes:
- helmet with ear flaps. See http://www.pro-tec.net
- Neck Roll. See http://cinchmax.com/_wsn/page3.html
- wakeboarding vest with siped exterior
Previous threads to encourage you:
https://forum.moomba.com/read.php?TID=2385&page=1
https://forum.moomba.com/read.php?TID=2274&page=1
Best wishes!
Ian2005 XLV, upgraded ballast, Comptech swivel wakeboard and hydrofoil racks, Monster cargo bimini
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05-25-2006, 01:17 PM #4Senior Member
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Im sold! Im gonna order one later today!
Thanks again for the support and input!2005 Moomba Outback
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05-25-2006, 02:56 PM #5Senior Member
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I also use a Pro Tec, which works for me just fine. Shred Ready www.shredready.com makes some decent looking helmets as far as it goes.
Be well, E
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05-26-2006, 10:52 PM #6Member
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Being someone who has survived a broken neck as an eighteen year old while doing elbows and kness, I would have to endorse any equipment which might save your ass from serious injury. I accept all of my minor injuries as the price you pay (happily) for having a good time on the water. But you really don't want to face the consequences of a head or neck injury. Trust me.
Safe boating,
Dave
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05-28-2006, 11:23 AM #7Senior Member
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Bought the Pro tec helmet today at my local board shop... what a difference!
Thanks for all the advice
J2005 Moomba Outback
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05-29-2006, 11:33 AM #8Senior Member
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Smrtz
I ride a hydrofoil and would never ride without my pro-tec wakeboard helmet.The biggest fear is ,I have heard that blowing out a ear drum is very painful.Have fun.
John
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05-29-2006, 09:42 PM #9Member
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Blowing out an ear drum IS no fun. Done that. Sounds like you have a waterfall in your ear for a couple of weeks, plus, no swimmimg for atleast three weeks...
Dave
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05-29-2006, 10:10 PM #10Senior Member
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Is that why they have the ear flaps on the helmet, to help protect your ear from poping off the water and blowing out an eardrum?
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