It's true. I think only one out of ten kiters wear helmets. I personally have used a Protec for a few months and now use a Gath w/fixed visor. It shields the sun from my forehead and totally covers my ears. It weighs next to nothing. I fine it to be working fine for me in my short time of using it. ...

My thoughts are with the family of the deceased kiter. I wonder what and if any safety gear was worn by this person. I am going on 2 years of kiteing and have worn an impact vest and Gath helmet for several months now. Better late than never. I will not kite without them regardless of light or high ...