Kayak helmets are mostly functional — they’re designed to protect your head. But, during the last few years, the aesthetic side of helmets has become emphasized as well.
You can now buy anything from a conservative, solid color motorcycle-style kayak helmet to a hip, rakish beanie-style one that sits entirely about the ears. Which one is right for you? Well, it mostly depends on the type of kayaking you do as well as your attitude on function versus fashion.
All Sport Helmets
Helmet company specializes in recreational helmets for the outdoor enthusiast.
Altrec.com
Online gear retailer with a full paddling shop.
Cascade
Outfitters
Online gear retailer.
Colorado Kayak Supply
A paddle sport specialty store with a large selection of gear.
Direct
Equipment Supplies
Online accessory retailer.
Grateful
Heads Helmets
Full line of helmets.
HardHeaded
Sports
Online retailer with a nice helmet selection.
Harmony
Gear
Wide selection of accessories.
Head Trip Helmets
Makes some of the most tested helmets in outdoor sports today.
Murray’s
Watersports/Gath Headgear
Full line of helmets and accessories.
Outdoorplay.com
Popular shop and online retailer.
Predator Helmets
Makes helmets for kayaking and boarding sports.
Prijon/Wildwasser
Sport
Complete line of kayaks, paddles, PFDs, helmets and accessories.
Quality
Kayaks
Kayaks, paddles and helmets.
REI
Check out their great selection.
Riot
Kayaks
Full line of kayaks, paddles, helmets and accessories.
Rvrplay
Helmets
Watersports helmet manufacturer.
Salamander
Paddle Gear
Helmets, clothing and accessories.
SEDA
Products
Kayaks, helmets, and accessories.
Shred
Ready, Inc.
Good selection of helmets.
Sport Helmets/Cascade Helmets
Wide line of helmets.
Starrk
Moon, Inc.
Online gear retailer.
Wasatch
Paddle Sports
Online gear retailer.
Whitewater Research and Safety Institute
Produces a helmet ideal for whitewater and sea kayaking, rafting, canoeing and swift-water rescue.
