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Hoog
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 Posted: May 24, 2012 3:24 pm Post subject: Helmet questions |
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Hey
Im new to wakeskating and i was wondering what kind of helmet i should buy? Im a beginner and will probably ride mostly in cableparks.
Ive noticed most people doesnt have helmets with earprotection? I read that you can destroy the eardrum if you dont, how common is that?
I saw a comment that it's easy to make your own earprotection for helmets that doesnt already have it when you buy them, can anyone tell me how or maybe link some sort of guide?
Happy riding! |
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electricsnow
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| Posted: May 24, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't worry too much about the ear protection.
bern makes some good helmets that have a non absorbant foam, so it's not going to take on any water. When I sold snowboards, that was a good helmet brand for us, and those are also the helmets that nordic mountain (my 2.0 cable park) has for rentals.
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JCB_Mutiny
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City: Fort Worth
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bmr712
Backside 180
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City: daytona beach
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| Posted: May 24, 2012 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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agreed!! best wake helmet for the price and most comfortable. |
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jxpxsx
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City: Fort Worth
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| Posted: May 25, 2012 10:14 am Post subject: |
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| Pro-Tec, Shred Ready, and Bern all make great wake helmets. It really comes down to style/color preference. I have a Pro-Tec wake helmet myself, and I removed the ear protection. I like being able to hear my environment when I am at the cable park. The odds of you blowing out a knee are higher than blowing out an eardrum. I have no scientific or statistical data to back that up. That has just been my own experience. |
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jdarr
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| Posted: May 25, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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| Pro tech baby! |
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Hoog
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| Posted: May 25, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks to everyone for good recommendations, i will look them up! |
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Bamalurker
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| Posted: May 25, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Shred ready for sure!
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