Helmet??????

K9chokechain · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 18

I just started wakeboarding a few weeks ago. Have been out about 3 or 4 weekends now. This past weekend i was attempting a HS 180. I can land it but cant stay up. Well i went down head first, no biggy done it lots so far LOL. but some how the board came over or around my back and cracked me in the side of the head. I had to go to the ER and get 5 stitches. Once the stitches are out I'm getting back on the board but just wondering if this is a common accedent or just a fluke thing.

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

I have seen it with younger kids like under 14 years, thats assuming the board hit your head without your feet coming out of the bindings. If the feet come out who knows what will get hit, torn or messed up.

I wear a helmut but I wear one that has ear flaps so when I face plant on the side of my head I do not bust my ear drum, not too worried about the board hitting my head, I am pretty well locked in with my feet to the board, not much chance of them coming loose. But the helmut has definitely saved me from a few majow headaches from head slappage on the water.

Do what you want, I do not care how I look, just want to come out alive, lol.

Medina · Posted: Jun 08, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject:

I Always wear a helmet, and even then, i had a black out saturday! Helmet, far saver, far prettier.

K9chokechain · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 18

My feet stayed in the bindings so I still have no idea how the board hit me in the head. I had to have folded up just perfect for it to happen. Any recommendations on helmets? I think the wife would feel more comfortable if I wore one Very Happy

Medina · Posted: Jun 09, 2009 2:37 am Post subject:

K9chokechain · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 18

Thanks. I think i will def. pick one up. Better safe than sorry. Again.

Sandbagger · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 154

Either Bern or Protec, I can't remember what I have. Just remember to get one for wakeboarding that will have removable ear flaps, a busted ear drum is extremely painful and will most likely take you out of wakeboarding for the remaining season.

K9chokechain · Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 18

Will do. Thanks again for the info. Any one recommend a nice vest? i seen the ones on this site. I'm just wondering if anyone has any other recommendations.