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Just thought I'd drop an update - the Proframe is a joy to ride with. Light as, had a peak to protect me from the sun, and keeps my goggles on snug.
Couldn't be happier with it.
Couldn't be happier with it.
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The peak clips off the proframe if you are running high speeds, it stops it lifting on your headComment
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I'm using Airoh MX helmet with Scott goggles when the weather's cold or the water is rough. It's fairly light at 1050g. I'm guessing full face mountain bike helmets are even lighter and are protective enough for jet ski use.Comment
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I really like the look of the Fox Pro frame due to the ability drain relatively very quickly. My question is, will it provide adequate protection? My SVHO w/ Stage 3 currently runs 90 MPH. I am making the switch to a turbo setup this week. My goal is to get it to 95 mph. For test runs I would like to have a nice, light, and quick draining very protective helmet. Will the Fox Proframe provide sufficient protection, as it appears to be a mountain biking helmet?Comment
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When this thread was started a few weeks ago, I did not express my opinion. Now that higher speeds are specifically being mentioned, I want to share my thoughts on this subject. I am a retired doctor that spent 30 years in physical medicine and rehab. Wearing a helmet in closed course racing makes sense due to the close proximity of other boats. It is not as likely in recreational riding to be struck in the head by another ski. It is my concern that wearing a helmet at speeds above 60-70 mph could cause a higher risk of injury due to the helmet's drag resistance to water. Axial decompression/elongation of the cervical spine can result in spinal or basilar skull fractures. In selecting a helmet, you need to look for tight fitting foam inserts, break away chin straps and visors. Most of these BMX helmets are very open and lend themselves to performing as a water parachute. They were never designed to be used in the water at 90 mph. Just my thoughts......2021 RXP X 300
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There is always at least one PWC in close proximity to the rider - the watercraft being ridden.
The results of head impacts with the hood, a mirror or handlebar can be significant. Unexpected/severe hull deceleration can force the upper body forward and downwards with violence. Hull yaw and twist combined with the deceleration can slam the head into any of an array of hard points on the craft.
Rogue waves, boat wakes, pump stuffing, sudden engine failure at high speed, or simply another rider running into you, or you into them. Whatever the ‘reason’, if someone slams their head into their own machine (or another) the results can be unfavorable. Often that initial impact is followed by departure from the ski. Splashing into the water unconscious is not helpful.
The helmet scooping concern is a thing. It has been ‘discussed’ for years. Among racers, where ‘falling off’ during competition happens perhaps more often than recreational riding, injury due to the wearing of a helmet seems to be rare. Reduction or avoidance of serious injury when wearing well chosen a helmet is, by contrast, the norm.
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