This is why you need a surf helmet while surfing.

I don’t know about a helmet, I think these guys and gals need to have their mental stability tested to be out in those waves! People do crazy things, and while it’s all well and good to push the limits, it also pays to have safety in mind, after all, no matter how daring some people are they still need looking after – nobody is invincible and you only get one head!

How to Buy a Surf Helmet

So, when you go along to get yourself kitted out for the noble sport of surfing, do bear in mind that a helmet can seriously help to save your life. Gath have a great range of helmets designed for all extreme sports. Here’s how they describe their products

“Our testing laboratory is the Ocean, the Sky, the Snow. Our test pilots are sports extremists in just about every action air-water sports”.

They certainly know what they’re doing then, and Gath helmets are certainly one option which has stood the test of time, since 1988 actually, so they do know what they’re talking about. It’s impossible to imagine how many lives they’ve saved, and how many extreme sports enthusiasts have lived to do something crazy another day.

Features of a Good Surf Helmet

So how do surf helmets differ from other types of helmet, what specific features should you look for when choosing the right type of helmet to go surfing.

• Lightweight
• Snug fitting
• UV protection (hopefully you’ll get some sunny days to surf)
• Good peripheral vision – things come at you in all directions when you’re out on the ocean wave
• Stability – you don’t want it jiggling around while your busy riding the waves
• Comfortable – you might be out there for many hours so you need to make sure that your helmet is comfortable
• Ear protectors – these are generally removable but there’s nothing worse than getting an earful of salt water without being able to get to it is there, or is that just me?