Helmets

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 3:52 pm Post subject: Helmets

Capix or Pro Tec ! Which is better?

chubby · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 487 City: NC

??? is that a question?

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 3:56 pm Post subject:

Sorry I did it three times but i still mest up

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

Capix is a P.O.S.....definately go with a Pro-Tec

Alienmonkey · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Posts: 178

naw go wit capix, its looks sweet too

Tyler*Moore · Guest

I like my capix. I used to wear protec but capix is more comfotable...

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

how 'bout the Nice helmets. holy crap those look funny. Imagine Luke Skywalker with his flight helmet on a wakeboard. Laughing

flip cutter · Outlaw Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 124 City: wilmington

id say protec with the padding thats not the same as in the skate helmets. get the waterproof padding

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

flip cutter, Laughing

llenta · Addict Joined: 22 Jul 2003 Posts: 788 City: Davis

flip cutter,

i don't get it. when you buy a protec helmet, it comes with the right padding (given that you bought the one made for water).
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K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

Capix is a low budget version of a baseball helmet. The padding sucks ass!

the bucketing effect is 10x worse than any helmet out there.

projectely4 · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 8:16 pm Post subject:

id go with Capix and there padding is made for water.

salmon_tacos · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 8:39 pm Post subject:

I always thought the bill on the Capix helmet seemed retarded, like the thing was designed more for image, i.e. to minimize the helmet's impact on the rider's "coolness", than for function.

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:02 pm Post subject:

Whats the price differnce if anybody knows. If not i'll find out

salmon_tacos · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:27 pm Post subject:

about $25

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:35 pm Post subject:

For what helmet.

Maestro · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:47 pm Post subject:

The Capix looks cool, but for function they suck. I've seen many people crack them in half by dropping them onto a concrete floor.

I'd say go with the Pro-tec. I think what flip cutter was trying to say was buy the wakeboard specific model - not the skate model. The wakeboard helmet has closed-cell foam so it won't soak up water, whereas the skate ones do. I use a skate Pro-tec when I wear one on the water and it's fine - I don't mind it soaking up a bit of water.

salmon_tacos · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:51 pm Post subject:

$25 is the difference. The Capix is around $35 and the Pro-Tec is around $60, though I think you might be able to get a bit of a discount on the Pro-Tec.

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 9:55 pm Post subject:

Thanks man at first i didn't get it

BIGMAC · Posted: Dec 07, 2003 10:22 pm Post subject:

The only thing I don't like about the capix is that it tends to come off on hard falls.

Stephan · Guest

Great just when you want it, it comes off! I've been looking at them priced over the web and found two pro-tec helmets. One is the "wake helmet"($59), the other is the "water helmet"($39) would anyone be able to tell me the difference. I know they are shaped differently and I believe the chin strap is a little different. Any input...Also the Capix is like $34

salmon_tacos · Posted: Dec 08, 2003 12:10 am Post subject:

For one thing, the wake helmet has ear flaps which should HELP prevent ear drum damage. The other thing is that it looks like the water helmet just has foam padding on the inside where the wake helmet has cloth covered foam with changeable velcro "fit pads". There is one in front and one in back and there are two thicknesses for each (four total). You put in whichever of the fit pads give the best fit.

snyper1d · Outlaw Joined: 28 Aug 2003 Posts: 117

First off, ProTec makes helmets for many different sports. The water helmet uses a harder white padding that kayakers use alot, I used to own one for kayaking. The wake helmet has a much softer and much more comfortable helmet liner, custom fit padding pieces, neoprene chin strap, and ear flaps. The ProTec is going to offer alot more padding and alot better fit for any fall, and if properly fitted and tightened will have very minimal bucketing affect. I could see where the Capix helmet would have a greater chance of bucketing and causing injury with the protruding cosmetic bill.

IMO Capix helmets got their popularity from the Pointless crew wearing them. Nothing wrong with that, but that's why I think that some people like the Capix helmet better.

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

snyper1d, you said it....good post!

graphik · Addict Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 727 City: miller lake

yeah, protec is the way to go. Been using em for years at the skate parks, and recently on the water.

tuneman13 · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 392

Protec

Stephan · Guest

Cool, I think I'm going to look into getting the wake helmet. My dad is funny, I've never been knocked out or anything while riding, but as soon as he saw me hit a slider for the first time he flipped. So I can get him to buy me one, thanks pops. It sounds like the wake helmet is going to be a lot better choice. The A-Frame at the lake is going down...oh yes...

snyper1d · Outlaw Joined: 28 Aug 2003 Posts: 117

Yup...sliders are so much fun, just make sure to ProTec your melon.....wheeeew, that's enough cheezy lines for today! Laugh

Hangtime · Outlaw Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Posts: 160 City: Concord

The ProTec is very comfortable, I forget I have it on when I'm riding. My only complaint is the ear flaps can (and have) fall off. They are just secured with snaps. I'm going to fix them on permanently with epoxy.

ssrgeoff · Addict Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 582 City: So Cal

Pro-Tec

Jetgofish · Posted: Dec 08, 2003 3:46 pm Post subject:

I've been riding a Protec all year. I've yet to complain about any part of the helmet. When worn properly there is no bucketing effect. The '04 Shapiro edition has had a change in padding as well as snap on ear flaps, you can now customize the padding a little better than the previous years. I'll have to agree that the Protec by far is a better helmet IMO. It's already saved my life once! Don't be a fool anf take price over PROTECtion! Wink

Spend a little money to PROTEC your head!

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 09, 2003 8:38 pm Post subject:

I think I'll go with capix

salmon_tacos · Posted: Dec 09, 2003 9:45 pm Post subject:

Bargain helmet for bargain head? Confused

Why did you even ask the question?

hazza_35 · Criminal Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 87 City: kerang

flip cutter, I Agree, get a Pro-Tec with Waterproof Padding.

They're nice and comfy, and look good also, Capix look gay!

hitit · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 178 City: Nor-Cal

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