Shred Ready and Sweet Protection are both incredibly popular brands that design and manufacture whitewater helmets.
In this review, we will focus on their top-selling brimmed helmet options – the Shred Ready Zeta and the Sweet Protection Strutter – to help you find the best option for your needs.
Both helmets are top of the line in safety technology. They are low volume (and less robust in key protection areas) are therefore good helmets for lower class whitewater.
| Shred Ready Zeta | Sweet Protection Strutter | |
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| Protection Level |
Low Volume |
Low Volume |
| Shell |
ABS injection molded shell. |
Carbon Reinforced Polymer Shell |
| Liner | Multi-Impact molded DCLAN foam liner |
EVA Shock Absorbing Liner |
| Fit |
More width and a rounder feel; wraps around and feels snug
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Slightly more narrow fit
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| Adjustability |
HOG 4.0 Retention System Removable comfort pads |
Occigrip Turn Dial Removable comfort pads |
| Looks | Flat brim |
Ball cap |
| Coverage |
A larger lip around the helmet and gives more space between you and rocks |
More concave edge that wraps around the back of your head & offers more coverage |
All in all, these are both fantastic class I-IV helmets. They are top of the line in safety for their coverage and made by renowned companies. Choosing between them comes down to your style and head shape.