{"product_id":"nrs-neso-helmet-whitewater-kayak-helmet","title":"NRS Neso Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NRS Neso Helmet is a whitewater helmet built for rafters, kayakers, packrafters, and paddlers ready to step up to bigger water. It's a do-it-all helmet that covers you from your first eddy line on the Caney Fork to advanced boulder gardens and big air moves, without the price tag of a race helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DARC retention system dials in a precise fit with one turn of the knob. Inside, a multi-impact EPP foam liner absorbs hits without soaking up water, and soft EVA foam pads keep it comfortable through a full day on the water. The slotted ABS shell sheds heat and drains fast, and a slight brim keeps sun and spray out of your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA FidLock magnetic buckle and Y-strap webbing divider make the chin strap fast to clip and adjust, even with cold hands. The Neso meets CE\/EN 1385 whitewater safety standards and comes in three sizes, so you can dial in fit whether you're running local rivers and lakes or heading out on a bigger trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"video-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9RUZXr_aUw\" title=\"NRS Neso Helmet\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNRS Neso Helmet overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE EN 1385\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam Liner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanded polypropylene (EPP), multi-impact certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVA foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e DARC Retention System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 (2 front, 4 top, 5 back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS\/S (20–21.5 in \/ 51–55 cm), M\/L (21.5–23 in \/ 55–59 cm), XL\/XXL (23–24 in \/ 58–61 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDARC retention system adjusts with one turn of the knob for a precise fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-impact EPP foam liner is lightweight and doesn't absorb water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft EVA foam pads for all-day comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted ABS shell improves breathability and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront, side, and back of head protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight brim deflects water and sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFidLock magnetic chin buckle with Y-strap webbing divider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets CE\/EN 1385 whitewater safety standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNRS Neso Helmet Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this helmet certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Neso meets \u003cstrong\u003eCE EN 1385\u003c\/strong\u003e, the European standard for whitewater helmets. That is the certification to look for on a paddling helmet, and plenty of cheaper helmets do not carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a multi-impact liner, and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bike helmets use EPS foam, which crushes once and is then finished. One hit and you replace it. The Neso uses \u003cstrong\u003eEPP\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is multi-impact certified: it rebounds and keeps protecting through repeated knocks. On a river where you might bump a rock three times in one rapid, that is the difference that matters. EPP also does not soak up water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I size the NRS Neso Helmet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure around your head just above your eyebrows. XS\/S covers 20–21.5 in (51–55 cm), M\/L covers 21.5–23 in (55–59 cm), and XL\/XXL covers 23–24 in (58–61 cm). The DARC dial takes up the fine adjustment, so get the shell size right first and let the dial do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the DARC retention system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fit dial at the back. One turn of the knob snugs the helmet to your head, and you can do it with the helmet on and gloves on. It is what keeps the helmet from shifting when you take a hit or roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it cover my ears?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Neso is an open-ear design, which most paddlers prefer for hearing and comfort. If you are running serious creek lines or want the extra coverage, look at a full-cut helmet instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fill up with water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The slotted ABS shell is designed to drain and breathe, and the EPP liner does not absorb water the way some foams do. You are not carrying a bucket on your head after a roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the brim for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt deflects water and sun out of your eyes. On a bright day looking downstream into glare, or coming up from a roll with water sheeting off the shell, it earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the magnetic buckle secure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FidLock buckle holds under load and releases only when you slide it the right way, which is the point: it clips one-handed with cold hands and does not pop open on its own. A Y-strap webbing divider keeps the straps sitting correctly under your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo you need a helmet for kayaking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the water. The Neso is built for moving water, rocks and rolling, and that is where a helmet earns its place. On a flat lake it is not standard kit. The moment there is current and hard things to hit, wear one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you use a bike helmet for kayaking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a substitute for a paddling helmet. Most bike helmets use single-impact EPS foam that is finished after one hit. The Neso is certified to \u003cstrong\u003eCE EN 1385\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whitewater helmet standard, and uses a multi-impact EPP liner that does not absorb water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat should you look for in a kayak helmet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the certification: \u003cstrong\u003eCE EN 1385\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standard for whitewater helmets. Then check the liner (multi-impact EPP holds up to repeated hits), drainage, a fit dial you can adjust with gloves on, and coverage for the front, sides and back of your head. The Neso covers each of those. It leaves the ears open, so choose a full-cut helmet if you want ear coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the NRS Neso Helmet ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips parcel, nationwide. 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