This Helmet comes in three sizes S/M (53 - 56cm), M/L (56 - 59cm) and L/XL (59 - 61cm) and weight of 1.08 pounds. The Strutter comes in four colors gloss white, dirt black, shock orange and gunmetal blue.
This helmet is designed with different levels of protection and comfort:
Starting from inside going out the inside layer starts with comfort pads. These pads are molded comfort pads with soft and comfortable foam wraps. You have different sizes depending on the best fit for you.
The next layer is the impact absorption liner. This liner provides great low volume and shock absorption. Its tough and thing. It also is resistant to low temperature and wont crack.
Then we have what they call the CRP Shell. This is a carbon fiber reinforcement to strengthen the helmet and help with hard impacts.
The outer and last layer is what they call the LFT Shell Technology. It’s made of long threads of fiberglass woven together to keep a hard protected shell for you melon. Trust me I have hit plenty of rocks with this helmet already and its sound and I could barely feel I hit rocks. Compared to the lower cost helmets that are not built with fiberglass; this helmet I don’t get headaches from nailing a rock to hard.
The straps can be adjusted very easily. One thing I loved about these straps is the little flap they put on the strap clip. I have a beard most of the year and with this flap it protects me from getting any skin or hair in the clip. This flap definitely adds to comfort
On the back side of the helmet there is an occigrip. This tool is amazing. With a push of a button it resets the helmet for the largest size head. Once you have the helmet on you can tighten up the back occigrip to get the helmet more snug. This is just can be done with a flick of the finger. It reminds me a lot like switching a light on. But this occigrip makes the helmet fit better with ease.
And my favorite option of the Sweet Protection Strutter, the bill. This helmet is built like a baseball cap. With the extended bill I think it helps protect your face more, keeps sun out of your eyes, and looks more like a cap instead of a big bulky helmet. I even had an instance when someone asked me if I was going to wear a helmet for this run “I was already wearing my Strutter!!”
Now this helmet is on the pricy side ($197.99) but well worth it. I have gone through a couple of cheaper end helmets. They didn’t fit well and the insides got knocked loose after a few hits on rocks. Instead of spending $40-$80 on 2-3 other brand helmets I wish I would have purchased this one right away and it would have saved me money and comfort.
If you are interested in ordering this item, you can select the link below. Percentage of you purchase will be donated to the Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Nonprofit Organization.
Today I want to talk about kayak floatation and the NRS Split Stern Floatation Bags. I have used these for years but recently picked up another pair for a kayak I have recently purchased. When I first started kayaking I would have never thought I would make a purchase for bags that fill up my stern or bow of my kayak. Now that I have them I don’t know what I would ever do without them. They are so worth it!
First of all let’s go over the float bag. I recently purchased the NRS Rodeo Split Stern Floatation Bags for my Liquid Logic Freeride 57 but have been using NRS Split Stern Floatation Bags in my Liquid Logic Stomper for years. Floatation bags cover the open space in your kayak with an air bladder. Why would you want to fill up open space? Well when you swim or take on water, those empty areas fill up with water fast. I am sure you all have had that moment when your kayak has filled up with water and you are in fast moving water or in the middle of the lake. Your kayak gets heavy with all that water. A bow/stern floatation bag fills up that area so less water fills up your kayak. This makes it easier to get to shore or flip your boat over and get back in your kayak. Floatation bags can bring down the weight of a flooded kayak by 1/3. Now that doesn’t seem much but when you have can decrease the amount of water in your kayak by 150-200 pounds that could be very helpful. Some people also say it helps with floatation of the kayak so you sit higher on the water when you have some water your kayaker. I do not have an opinion on this part but I’m guessing it would help because of less weight in the boat and less chances of getting pinned.
These bags are easy to use. They are designed for kayaks so they look triangular. You just slide the deflated bag into the spot you want them. Once you are in position you can take the long air hose attached to each bag and open the valve. Fill until the bag is tight all around the inside of the kayak. You then turn the air hose valve off and you are ready to go. These are very easy to figure out. These NRS bags also come with little D clamps on each corner of the bag that you can use to secure the bags to your kayak if you feel like the water pressure will push them out of position.
Floatation bags can be a little higher priced but they are durable thick material that have lasted me over three years. You can also get different sizes that will work with your boat. You may not be a whitewater kayaker or just a weekend warrior on those local rivers and lakes. Either way a floatation bag would help you out in those weird situations when you get water in the boat. And I have never met a veteran paddler that hasn’t been in a situation where floatation bags would come in handy.
This Helmet comes in three sizes S/M (53 - 56cm), M/L (56 - 59cm) and L/XL (59 - 61cm) and weight of 1.08 pounds. The Strutter comes in four colors gloss white, dirt black, shock orange and gunmetal blue.
Starting from inside going out the inside layer starts with comfort pads. These pads are molded comfort pads with soft and comfortable foam wraps. You have different sizes depending on the best fit for you.
On the back side of the helmet there is an occigrip. This tool is amazing. With a push of a button it resets the helmet for the largest size head. Once you have the helmet on you can tighten up the back occigrip to get the helmet more snug. This is just can be done with a flick of the finger. It reminds me a lot like switching a light on. But this occigrip makes the helmet fit better with ease.
Now this helmet is on the pricy side ($197.99) but well worth it. I have gone through a couple of cheaper end helmets. They didn’t fit well and the insides got knocked loose after a few hits on rocks. Instead of spending $40-$80 on 2-3 other brand helmets I wish I would have purchased this one right away and it would have saved me money and comfort.
