NRS Havoc Livery Kayak Helmet

I bought this helmet to wear when doing some whitewater runs. I think it's a great helmet overall. The only issue I have is that it tends to cause some pressure points after a few hours. Not having a lot of experience with watersport helmets, I don't know if this is normal. Other helmets that I wear during other activities don't give me any trouble. Well worth it for the price though and maybe other people would be more comfortable than I am.

One size fits most. I think I'm fairly average in size but if this thing was much bigger I couldn't wear it. The plus is that I can adjust it out and wear a sock-hat under it when it is cold out. I had planned to give this to my girlfriend, who is very tiny, but there is no way to make this fit her and work safely.I really like that it has closed-cell foam instead of styrofoam on the interior, it makes it tremendously more comfortable.It also covers the skull quite well and provides a lot of protection.For a guy like me who spends 95% of his time on the water touring and 5% in rapids, this is a great helmet. Considering how accident prone I am, maybe I SHOULD wear a helmet while touring as well?The reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because the description, both here and on NRS's website, imply that it comes with customizable fit pads to aid in sizing. This is misleading.... The pads they are referring to seem to simply be the pads on the headband inside the helmet.For the price, it would be pretty tough to beat. I would buy it again.Yes, that is a sweater over my wetsuit. Don't judge me! lol

Son loved it.

Bad fit but fixable.Pros---The helmet is very nice, light, very easy, and quick to adjust, quality foam, and comfortable. should get a 5 star but it kind of head shape dependent. Cons---Out of the box the helmet has a big issue, on my head and my sons head It sets too low on our face. It almost covers my eyes, and i have a long face. Some reviewer say they put a folded bandanna... on top of their head to make it fit , that's ridiculous. The fact is if i place the helmet on my head to where it should be there is a 1/2" gap between the top of my head and the foam on the top of the helmet. The helmet will cover your eyes completely if bumped or slightly pushed and that is no good.The fix-- the foam has two sections, top and bottom (or rim section) what you have to do is pull the front part of the top section out from the plastic until it overlaps the bottom section. That's it! This makes it fit and stay in the right position. the over lap leaves a gap you could fill with silicon calk but not necessary IMO.

I've used this helmet a while now in my part time work as a raft guide and really wanted to like it. But have to say I'm just a little disappointed. It does have a few good points however. The shell appears to be pretty tough and rigid and there is a good layer of dense foam on the inside. Plus the adjustment knob at the back is nice and convenient. And, of course,it looks pretty. Who doesn't like that?Cons . . . Where do I start? Well firstly; the straps are not terribly well secured to the helmet shell. This is critical, You want the helmet to stay on when things get serious. My helmet lost one strap connection, early on, without a great deal of force being applied to it - the webbing simply slipping off over an inadequate rivet. Less serious, but irritating all the same, is the padding supplied to make comfort or fit adjustments. These don't seem to match the instructions (velcro? really?) And when fitted (you'll have to glue it in) it blocks the ventilation holes. Note; if you have a big head, go buy something else. Then there's the adjustment knob at the back that seems to have been borrowed from a cycle helmet. It's a nice touch but unfortunately pretty flimsy. I soon learnt to treat the helmet pretty carefully when not wearing it to ensure this didn't get broken too soon.NRS - you've got to try a little harder. You're not quite there yet.

I just recently got into whitewater. I wanted something more than a bicycle helmet that I wore the first time. The fit is ok. To make it comfortable for me it has to sit way down on my head which tends to rub the top of my ears.

Great livery helmet with one flaw. I have an average size head and the fit is great except mine rides down a little far on the ears and the headgear is uncomfortable bearing on my ears. I simply siliconed some additional foam padding (4" diameter rubbatex pipe insulation) into the helmet and now it fits perfectly. Used a 1/2" slice off the end of the insulation tube and glued it in. Used some lead shot dive weights to hold the foam in place while the silicone cured. The helmet fits perfectly now. Legal disclaimer: I am in no way advocating modification of this helmet nor will I accept any liability for any acts of others modifying their helmets. Modification voids any warranty, certification, and ratings. Do so at your own risk. That being said, It was either modify it or not wear it. Which is worse?

My husband has a larger head & this fit great! He is a FF & uses it during water rescues!