TestRide Engine Universe water sports helmet

Manuel Vogel

 · 15.04.2023

Test: Ride Engine Universe water sports helmet

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The Ride Engine Universe water sports helmet offers the best protection at a fair price. We tested its strengths and weaknesses.

The CE-certified water sports helmet from Ride Engine is available in two colours (black/green). At 69 euros, the helmet is in a very attractive price segment.

In terms of protection, the Ride Engine Universe helmet leaves nothing to be desired. A 15 millimetre thick padding is enclosed in an impact-resistant shell. The Universe helmet sits snugly on the head and can be customised using an adjustment system at the back of the head. Wearing comfort is pleasingly high - this is partly due to the soft padding, but also to the chin strap, which is also fitted with a soft rubber and therefore fits comfortably on the chin. The ear pieces, on the other hand, are comparatively rigid. However, the integrated ear holes do not really improve hearing, instead there is an annoying constant noise in the ear. We recommend removing the ear pieces, which is easy to do as they are only fixed in place with press studs.

The Universe helmet can be individually adjusted using an adjustment wheel at the back of the head

Ride Engine Universe - the conclusion:

The Ride Engine Universe water sports helmet offers excellent protection and a high level of comfort. Only the ear pieces do not appear to be fully developed. The price-performance ratio is definitely right here.

Protection, wearing comfort

Wind noise

Technical data:

  • Price: 69 Euro >> available here
  • Available sizes: S/M/L
  • Material: ABS/EVA
  • Dry weight (WING measurement): 429 g
  • Wet weight (WING measurement): 465 g

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Manuel Vogel

Manuel Vogel

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Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.

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