Water sports helmet from Forward WIP put to the test

Julian Wiemar

 · 12.11.2021

Water sports helmet from Forward WIP put to the testPhoto: Manuel Vogel
Water sports helmet from Forward WIP put to the test
Weighing just 250 grams, the Wiflex Pro from Forward WIP is one of the lightest water sports helmets on the market. We have tried it out.

250 grams - this is surprising because the helmet is by no means slimmed down: The shell is hard and comparatively thick, and because it has built-in "expansion joints", it can adapt well to different head shapes. The Wiflex Pro can be customised using the padding strips supplied. The fastening under the chin works magnetically and is easy to operate, the strap is comfortably padded. The ear pieces are perforated for better hearing, which means there is a little wind noise in the ear when you are on the water. If this bothers you, you can easily remove the ear covers. One small drawback is the elasticated strap at the back of the head for adjusting the size, which quickly slipped through on the test model - if you have a head circumference of less than 58 centimetres, you should try the helmet on first.

The Wiflex Pro with removable ear covers.Photo: Manuel VogelThe Wiflex Pro with removable ear covers.

surf conclusion

The Wiflex Pro helmet is light as a feather and barely noticeable on the head, it also impresses with its good fit and impact-resistant shell. And at just under 70 euros, it is not even overly expensive.

Julian Wiemar

Julian Wiemar

Editor surf

Born in Cologne in 1996, Julian grew up on the western banks of the Father Rhine, where he still pushes himself to new tricks almost every day as one of Germany's best freestyle windsurfers. He discovered his passion for water sports at the young age of five. 15 years and countless hours on the surfboard later, Julian traveled the world from Cologne after graduating from high school. With a German championship title in his pocket, he spent several years traveling to the best windsurfing spots on the planet in order to gain a foothold in the World Cup. With the aim of making windsurfing the focus of his life in the long term, the then 24-year-old globetrotter found his way to the surf magazine through his love of writing travel and spot reports.

There, as a trainee, he immersed himself in all the other areas of responsibility of a surf editor and was able to expand his expertise on a daily basis. With dedication and extraordinary enthusiasm for the sport, he is motivated to share his experiences, adventures and knowledge with readers in the world of windsurfing.

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