On warm days, the inner part can be removed quickly, which ensures a free draught. With a loose strap, the helmet quickly slips upwards off the head as there is no lateral support. As the size cannot be adjusted and only one size is offered, a tightly pulled strap with chin guard is the only way to achieve a reasonably tight fit.
However, the plastic part on the chin becomes quite uncomfortable after a long time and is not exactly conducive to conversation. The EVA padding should minimise the impact of rough landings on the board, but if you come into contact with sharp objects, e.g. fins, there is an undeniable risk of them hitting the large gaps between the padding - helmets with a hard and closed shell have a clear advantage here. On the other hand, with the Ascan helmet you can forget that you are wearing something on your head, as the weight is extremely low at less than 300 grams.
WING conclusion:
If you find conventional helmets too bulky and heavy, you might like the lightweight Ascan surf helmet. In terms of safety and features, however, this helmet is not comparable with many competitor models.
Very light
Protection
Lateral stop
The complete test with many more helmets is available HERE .
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
