How to Choose a Whitewater Helmet

We’ve broken down the key features to consider when selecting a whitewater helmet—so you can paddle with confidence and stay safe on the water.

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Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet Deep TealSweet Protection Rocker Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet
$249.95
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Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Reflex BlueSweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet
$329.95
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WRSI Trident Helmet GhostWRSI Trident Helmet Poseidon
WRSI Trident Helmet
$269.95
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Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White SM MDSweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White MD LG
Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
From $199.95
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WRSI Moment Helmet Poseidon S MWRSI Moment Helmet Ghost M L
WRSI Moment Helmet
$189.95
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WRSI Current Pro Helmet Ghost SM MDWRSI Current Pro Helmet Ghost MD LG
WRSI Current Pro Helmet
$179.95
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Shred Ready ZETA Helmet Black Black SmallShred Ready ZETA Helmet White White Small
Shred Ready ZETA Helmet
$177.95
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WRSI Current Helmet Ghost SM MDWRSI Current Helmet Ghost MD LG
WRSI Current Helmet
$149.95
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Shred Ready ION Helmet Black SMShred Ready ION Helmet Black MD
Shred Ready ION Helmet
$134.95
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Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Dirt BlackSweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet
$129.95
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Shred Ready iON HelmetShred Ready iON Helmet
Shred Ready iON Helmet
$99.95 $132.95
Shred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet BlackShred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet Carbon Black
Shred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet
$94.95
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All Helmets + Accessories

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Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Reflex BlueSweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Full Face Helmet
$329.95
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Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Dirt BlackSweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Wanderer II Helmet
$129.95
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Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet Deep TealSweet Protection Rocker Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet
$249.95
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WRSI Current Helmet Ghost SM MDWRSI Current Helmet Ghost MD LG
WRSI Current Helmet
$149.95
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Shred Ready ZETA Helmet Black Black SmallShred Ready ZETA Helmet White White Small
Shred Ready ZETA Helmet
$177.95
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Shred Ready iON HelmetShred Ready iON Helmet
Shred Ready iON Helmet
$99.95 $132.95
Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White SM MDSweet Protection Strutter Helmet Gloss White MD LG
Sweet Protection Strutter Helmet
From $199.95
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Shred Ready Sesh Helmet Colorado BlueShred Ready Sesh Helmet Pearl White
Shred Ready Sesh Helmet
$57.95
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WRSI Current Pro Helmet Ghost SM MDWRSI Current Pro Helmet Ghost MD LG
WRSI Current Pro Helmet
$179.95
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NRS Havoc Livery Helmet Universal YellowNRS Havoc Livery Helmet Universal Red
NRS Havoc Livery Helmet Universal
$59.95
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Sweet Protection Switcher Mips Helmet Dirt Black Small MediumSweet Protection Switcher Mips Helmet Gloss White Small Medium
Sweet Protection Switcher Mips Helmet
$269.95
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Sweet Protection Adapter Mips Snow HelmetSweet Protection Adapter Mips Snow Helmet Dirt Black
Sweet Protection Adapter Mips Snow Helmet
$200.00
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Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi Mips Helmet Dirt Black Small - MediumSweet Protection Trooper 2Vi Mips Helmet Dirt Black Medium - Large
Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi Mips Helmet
$339.95
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Sweet Protection Igniter 2Vi MIPS Helmet
Sweet Protection Igniter 2Vi MIPS Helmet
$229.95
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Sweet Rocker Visor Deep Purple MetallicSweet Rocker Visor Dirt Black
Sweet Rocker Visor
From $19.95
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WRSI Moment Helmet Poseidon S MWRSI Moment Helmet Ghost M L
WRSI Moment Helmet
$189.95
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Smith Level Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black SmallSmith Level Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black Medium
Smith Level Helmet w/ MIPS
$250.00
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Smith Liberty W's Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black Pearl SmallSmith Liberty W's Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black Pearl Medium
Smith Liberty W's Helmet w/ MIPS
$250.00
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Salamander Beak Helmet Visor BlackSalamander Beak Helmet Visor Mango
Salamander Beak Helmet Visor
$24.95
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NSI padz Helmet Outfit KitNSI padz Helmet Outfit Kit
NSI padz Helmet Outfit Kit
$29.95
Salamander Revisor Visor BlackSalamander Revisor Visor Blue
Salamander Revisor Visor
$24.95
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WRSI Trident Helmet GhostWRSI Trident Helmet Poseidon
WRSI Trident Helmet
$269.95
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Salomon MTN Lab Ski Helmet Black LargeSalomon MTN Lab Ski Helmet Black Xtra Large
Salomon MTN Lab Ski Helmet
$199.95
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Shred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet BlackShred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet Carbon Black
Shred Ready Super Scrappy Helmet
$94.95
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Shred Ready ION Helmet Black SMShred Ready ION Helmet Black MD
Shred Ready ION Helmet
$134.95
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Smith Nexus Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black MediumSmith Nexus Helmet w/ MIPS Matte Black Large
Smith Nexus Helmet w/ MIPS
$365.00
Salomon Husk Pro ski Helmet Dress BlueSalomon Husk Pro ski Helmet White Medium
Salomon Husk Pro ski Helmet
$184.95
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Revi The Challenger Snow Helmet WhiteoutRevi The Challenger Snow Helmet Alpine Dust
Revi The Challenger Snow Helmet
$250.00
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NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag RedNRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag
NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag
From $29.95
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Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet Deep TealSweet Protection Rocker Helmet Gloss White
Sweet Protection Rocker Helmet
$249.95
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Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD Midnight Black LG XLAstral GreenJacket Rescue PFD Midnight Black MD LG
Astral GreenJacket Rescue PFD
$365.00
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Level 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve X LargeLevel 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve
Level 6 Class 6 Spray Skirt with Pressure Release Valve
$285.00 $350.00
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CKS Whitewater Kayak Float BagCKS Whitewater Kayak Float Bag
CKS Whitewater Kayak Float Bag
From $34.95
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IR Shockwave Bungee Spray SkirtIR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
IR Shockwave Bungee Spray Skirt
$239.00
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DRE Hand Wash StationDRE Hand Wash Station
DRE Hand Wash Station
$159.95
WRSI Current Helmet Ghost SM MDWRSI Current Helmet Ghost MD LG
WRSI Current Helmet
$149.95
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Astral Brewess 2.0 CloseoutAstral Brewess 2.0 Closeout
Astral Brewess 2.0 Closeout
$69.95 $125.00
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