Helmet?

ronix14 · Newbie Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 48

Hey I was wondering if anybody has a Pro-tec Ace or Pro-tec two face helmet? I was just hoping somebody could give me some advice on which one to choose. I've heard lots of good things about the two face but I was hoping for some opinions on the Ace too. If you could just tell me what you like/ dislike about them and what color you guys like the helmet in that be great. Thanks.

leviwynnyk · Posted: Nov 26, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject:

I have the 2 face. Its a winner. Not a complaint. Great protection, stays on well and looks good too.

wakechick13 · Posted: Dec 13, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject: helmet

So what are the major benefits of wearing a helmet besides concussion prevention??? Im a beginner only been riding for about 3 summers (got school the rest of the time:( ) and i have had my fair share of beautiful face plants and ate it hard...

GnarShredd · Posted: Dec 14, 2011 7:33 am Post subject:

wakechick13, It's debated as to whether a helmet helps significantly in a water only crash. They definitely are a good idea for rails/ramps or any time when your head could come in contact with something hard.

Basically when you hit the water, your head is going from very fast to pretty much stopped in a VERY short distance while your brain keeps going and can bump the inside of your skull (how concussions happen). Although helmets are padded, they also add surface area to your head meaning that your head might be stopping faster, thus completely negating the thin layer of padding.

In short, it might help and it might not in a water-only crash.

I may be able to chat with some people about it online though, because I'm curious to see if we can settle this once and for all. (Off to a physics/medical forum!). We really need to have a wakeboarding Mythbusters...

shaggyboarder · Posted: Dec 14, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject:

I have some pro tec ace helmets fs in the classifieds.... I like the model its a solid helmet.

wakechick13 · Posted: Dec 14, 2011 2:57 pm Post subject:

GnarShredd, so the helmet basically adds surface ares and cushin to prevent concussions...and yeah i would defininately consider a helmet for ramp jumps! But i am not even close to being that good yet!!

If you find out anything let me know....and yeah a Wakeboarding Mythbusters would be awesome!

GnarShredd · Posted: Dec 15, 2011 6:17 am Post subject:

The added surface area, in theory, makes your head stop faster when it hits the water. Meaning that the impact may be worse than if you didn't have the helmet on (not much worse though).

The padding is what likely would be helping most however it's usually a pretty thin layer and might only be helping minimally in a situation like hitting the water.

wakechick13 · Posted: Dec 15, 2011 6:57 pm Post subject:

Okay i understand...that makes sense when I think about it...well I plan on just sticking with water jumps:) not near being good enough for ramps yet! Thanks!! Smile

FlatH20 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 167

I wear a helmet protec - I get both sides of the helmet issues - one thing that hasn't been mentioned before are the ear flaps - pretty certain they have saved my eardrums a time or two

wakechick13 · Posted: Dec 18, 2011 7:13 am Post subject:

wakechick13 · Posted: Dec 20, 2011 7:25 am Post subject:

Debating whether wearong a helmet benifits you or not...and which kind of helmet.