ChrisZajac 0 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Fellow Anarchii, I am interested in finding out what type of helmets were used on the big boats during the races. I am wondering what sort of design and testing parameters were used if they were specifically designed as part of the sailors gear package or if they were off the shelf helmets. I ran some basic searches on the forums here but couldn't come up with anything. I am sure some of you are in the know and might be able to help me find out more about them. Thanks in advance, Chris Link to post Share on other sites
alphafb552 626 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Seem to recall the Kiwi helmets were based on downhill skiing helmets, as mentioned during the commentary one day... Link to post Share on other sites
Qman 8 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Almost all the teams when to rated ski racing helmets. Kayak helmets are not designed for high speed impact. They also went to full coverage helmets (ear covers etc). Rated ski helmets are probably the highest rated around without going to motorcycle fullface that are heavy and not suited for water. Many of the helmets were POC helmets. I think LR were Uvex or similar. OR seemed a bit more casual about the helmets with loose chin straps etc. Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisZajac 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks, everybody, for the info. I am going to try to look further into it based off of this info. I had a sailing friend inquire about the safety head gear and i was ashamed to say i didn't know much more then him. Link to post Share on other sites
auggie 1 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I see a market for Opti helmets................... Are you looking for a sales rep in the Northeast US? Link to post Share on other sites
bloodshot 118 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 pretty sure Emirates used ProTec helmets based on the Ace of Spades logo I believe the RedBull ski teams helmets are made by Giro, but nothing seems to match the ones used by Oracle Link to post Share on other sites
dbag123 0 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Emirates was using Protec for the ACWS but switched to POC before the LV. Various ski helmet manufactures make redbull logo helmets for redbull sponsored athletes. The Oracle helmets were POC as well. ETNZ helmets http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1202/skull-comp-2-0 Oracle: http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1619/receptor-bug-adjustable-2-0 Link to post Share on other sites
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