Level of protection

When choosing a helmet, it is important to research how much protection different brands of helmets offer. To pass the CE test, helmets have to have shock absorbency of less than 250G (G being the measurement of deceleration). Skid Lids have less than 50G – making them five times more shock absorbent than the CE test requires. Be wary of helmets that only just pass the CE test.

Comfort

As the Skid Lid’s shell has such strong shock absorbency, it can have a soft comfortable lining. Be wary of helmets that have harder foam linings as they need this to pass the CE test.

• Peak or Regular: Clean cut minimal helmets are used by Polo players for maximum efficiency. Peaked helmets are a popular style and useful in the sun. Be wary of over-large peaks as they can severely strain your neck when rolling.
• Air Vents: Helmets with air vents help keep your head cooler when paddling in hot weather. For more extreme paddling, a solid shell offers more protection.

Size

Measure around the orbit of your head and choose the size of helmet accordingly. All sizes in between can be accommodated by the extra padding in the pocket at the back of the liner. It is better to get a slightly larger helmet and pad it out.

• Small: 54cm
• Medium: 57cm
• Large: 60cm
• X Large: 62cm

Colour

Carbon black, titanium silver, white….the choice is entirely yours!