Have you guys found their size guide accurate?
Measuring my head seems I'm about 59cm, putting me in a large.
I do not have a big head.
Measuring my head seems I'm about 59cm, putting me in a large.
I do not have a big head.
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Gath Helmet fit
- Thread starter casa_mugrienta
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For Gath, I'd probably be a medium. Those weren't available since I wanted the visor version. If I'm going to wear something dumb on my head it's going to include sun protection for my face. So I got a large and deal with it. It's the tiniest bit to big. I don't even notice that anymore.
For the Simba helmets I think they want you to fit them tight. Thefoilshop has them on display if you want to try them on in person. I think I'm supposed to wear a medium in those too, it seemed tight though.
For the Simba helmets I think they want you to fit them tight. Thefoilshop has them on display if you want to try them on in person. I think I'm supposed to wear a medium in those too, it seemed tight though.
Gath visor: no problem with distorted vision? I found it uncomfortable while riding waves...but ok when riding flat water or paddling or in a hail storm (PNW problems ;-) I generally end up using sunglasses and sun screen instead.
Gath fit: I would tend toward medium-large in hats, but the large gath fits perfect. I can't wear it over wetsuit hood, just a little too tight.
Gath fit: I would tend toward medium-large in hats, but the large gath fits perfect. I can't wear it over wetsuit hood, just a little too tight.
yes distorted vision is a problem...once up and running i always lift the visor when riding waves otherwise my depth perceptiongets all screwed up....the tradeoff is bulldogging into the wave through whitewater and spray is unmatched....i was surprised how distracting spray in the eyes really is when doing whitewater takeoffs until i tried the visor...
also if you do get one be really carefull with the visor and dont scratch it....one grain if sand wedged up in there will shred the view and that really screws things up and i havene been able to find a replacement visor...Gath.com...murrays.com....ebay...nobody has XL replacement visors...junk
Good tip on the white water takeoffs...never thought of that. I find the water in eyes super distracting too.
I don't remember what size I wear, but I followed the sizing guide and the online order fit properly.
I've had the Gath helmet with and without the visor. The visor messed up my depth perception and I couldn't tell the location of lip. I prefer the no visor version.
I wore the Gath helmet for every foil session during my first 6 months of foiling. Now, I only wear the helmet when it's cold. I prefer the helmet over a hood.
I've had the Gath helmet with and without the visor. The visor messed up my depth perception and I couldn't tell the location of lip. I prefer the no visor version.
I wore the Gath helmet for every foil session during my first 6 months of foiling. Now, I only wear the helmet when it's cold. I prefer the helmet over a hood.
They all feel weird. You get used to it quickly. Same as skateboarding or snowboarding. I use the RV (retractable visor) version still. I only pull the visor down if I have to paddle up into the wind. Otherwise it's pushed almost all the way in, just an inch or two out for shade.
Hat's with bump caps in them are pretty good it seems. If you absolutely can't wear a helmet, at least wear one of those. I'm still hoping helmet's in the surf start to become more and more accepted.
Hat's with bump caps in them are pretty good it seems. If you absolutely can't wear a helmet, at least wear one of those. I'm still hoping helmet's in the surf start to become more and more accepted.
The visor is money when you're in the tropics and the late afternoon sun is murdering everyone's eyes.
some surf related injuries...
- 4x broken nose
- 2x bruised ribs
- 1 dental disaster ($$!)
- severe bruise under my balls (board hit; dk how but glad it didn't hit 'em)
- 26 facial stitches
i believe in helmets...but maybe a full coat of armor is better...
- 4x broken nose
- 2x bruised ribs
- 1 dental disaster ($$!)
- severe bruise under my balls (board hit; dk how but glad it didn't hit 'em)
- 26 facial stitches
i believe in helmets...but maybe a full coat of armor is better...
@Hdip nailed it. They all feel weird at first but you get used to them.
In CA - Santa Barbara area - ears being covered is pretty awesome. Nice and warm. I use a first generation WIP helmet and the wifey has a Gath and a Slingshot. The Gath was expensive but super nice. The Slingshot was cheap and reflects that. It hasn't lasted for sh!t.
The Gath helmet does not adjust to fit. It either fits you snugly or you shouldn't be wearing it. My WIP helmet does adjust and is awesome. Both have ear covers and rule.
In CA - Santa Barbara area - ears being covered is pretty awesome. Nice and warm. I use a first generation WIP helmet and the wifey has a Gath and a Slingshot. The Gath was expensive but super nice. The Slingshot was cheap and reflects that. It hasn't lasted for sh!t.
The Gath helmet does not adjust to fit. It either fits you snugly or you shouldn't be wearing it. My WIP helmet does adjust and is awesome. Both have ear covers and rule.