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Gecko Head Gear take safety seriously…

That’s why our marine safety helmets meet BSI PAS028:2002

We are the original helmet manufacturer to produce BSI PAS 028:2002 accredited helmets, the highest standard in the world for marine safety helmets. PAS 028:2002 is a publicly available specification designed to protect the wearer from collisions in motor-powered crafts such as ribs, powerboats and jet skis.

Our open facefull face and cut away helmets all meet this specification. There currently isn’t a recognised safety standard for surf helmets, so the Gecko surf lid is not certified by BSI.

How does PAS 028:2002 Marine Safety Helmet differ from CE EN 1385 Canoeing and Whitewater Sports?

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But don’t just take our word for it…

We received this helmet back after a prop strike. Our helmet saved the user’s life.

RNLI Helmet after prop strike
RNLI Helmet prop strike