Watersports helmet: The Olaian surf helmet from Decathlon put to the test

The mast, board, foil and fin are probably the most dangerous impact points for the head. Unlike skating, biking or canoeing, however, a surf helmet hardly needs to protect against impact with concrete or rocks. The Surf helmet from Decathlon For this purpose, the foam is made of flexible polyurethane (does not absorb water) about 10 millimetres thick without a hard outer shell. The foam yields under slow pressure, but hardly at all under impact. This should provide good protection against cuts and lacerations.

The helmet reaches far down the back of the head and the ears are also covered. Holes above the ears ensure better hearing, but sometimes also a slight background noise. The small sunshade does not impair the field of vision. The Olaian surf helmet feels more like an armoured cap than a classic helmet. However, there is no fluffy lining and no soft inner panelling.

The softshell helmet weighs just 347 grams and is available in four sizes, which can be finely adjusted using a strap. The chin strap is partially padded and offers a large adjustment range.

This relatively lightweight head protection is available in yellow, light blue or black for just 29.99 euros >> available at Decathlon.

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