Gath RV (Retractable Visor 460-510 grams) has all the benefits of the Original GATH Hat plus a full face retractable shatter proof plastic visor to provide the versitility of total shelter from the damaging elements or total vision.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Enjoy your sport longer

Many hardcore sports crew who are in their 30?s, today suffer eye, ear and skin problems which are the result of time hard at it without adequate protection since their mid to late teens.

With crew as young as 6 or 7 already carving in most sports today, the potential for such problems is greatly increased and with it the potential for long term health disorders.

Add to that the high level of radical performance that today?s sports demand and there is a clear-cut case that using adequate protection is a smart alternative. None use of adequate protective gear must increase the risk of injury. Avoid years of pain, medical expense and possible fatal injury and enjoy your sport longer.

Best travel insurance

Nothing will ruin your holidays as quickly as accidental head injury, (even minor cuts requiring stitches), especially when travelling to remote areas. The Gath helmet is an inexpensive form of insurance that may minimise the risk of injury and help ensure a good time.

Reduce the risk of head injury

Treatment for head injury can be painful, costly and complicated. Wearing a Gath helmet will help prevent serious injury and could save your life.

Extra confidence

Many users of Gath say wearing head protection provides extra confidence to really go for it.

Please note : Gath Headgear offers some protection against impact injury and may build confidence? however, it is no substitute for common sense and may not afford protection from serious injury or death. Gath Headgear is not recommended for use on roads or highways or for use as a crash helmet.

Avoid ear ache

Gath's unique audio system opens to improve hearing and ventilation
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closes to shut out cold wind chill to help avoid ear ache and long term ear problems.

Gath performs so well

After a few sessions, Gath performs so well you forget you're wearing anything on your head.
Like most equipment, it takes a little getting used to. At first the sensation of having your head enclosed is strange but quickly you feel comfortable in Gath. Use your Gath a few times before making any judgements about it, especially in water sports - and soon you will feel naked without it. Certainly the high usage of Gath by many pros and freestyle extremists is proof that Gath makes sense and is ideal for many sports.

Stops neck rash

Gath's lycra rash sleeve prevents neck rash for maximum comfort during long sessions.

Total comfort

Gath's lightweight streamlined design and soft foam cushion provide total comfort and freedom of movement.

Best ever fit

Gath's patented design provides an ultra snug stable fit.

Extra cover

Anyone who is knocked unconscious in the water runs a very real risk of drowning. Gath covers the temple area and ears to help reduce this risk.

Avoid sunburn, face and eyes

The Gath Retractable visor protects your face and eyes against damaging sunlight and stinging salt spray.

Avoid sun damage

The Gath visor provides more than 98% UV protection to the face and head and helps prevent deadly skin cancers forming.

Lightweight layer of defence

Gath's 2mm thick shatter proof plastic shell combines with a moulded soft foam lining to provide an ultra lightweight layer of defence
latest space age plastic
Gath is made from the latest space age high impact resistant plastics designed to withstand years of exposure to saltwater and direct sunlight

Gath's innovative audio system

Gath's innovative audio vents rotate to open
OR
Close and are fitted with an interval release button which when pushed allows easy rotation

Strong rust-proof attachments

Gath is built to last for years and is made with quality strong rust-proof attachments

Secure chinstrap

Gath Helmets are secured by strong nylon webbing to stay on no matter what you put it through

Quick ejector button

Gath helmets are fitted with an easy to operate strong plastic release button

Lycra rash sleeve

A soft neoprene anti rash sleeve is fitted over the chinstrap webbing for added comfort

Moulded soft foam liner

Gath's soft foam lining is moulded from a closed cell non-water absorbent foam and is uniquely shaped for rapid water drainage and maximum comfort

Gath's patented headband

Gath's innovative expandable neoprene headband automatically adjusts to your head size for superior snug fit

Gath's unique shape

Gath is uniquely shaped with a high cut shell for total peripheral vision and extends down over the temple and ears for extra cover

Shatter proof retractable visor

The Gath Retractable Visor is made from the latest high impact shatter proof plastic and is designed to retract up for normal vision or slide down to provide total face and eye UV protection

Virtually 100% UV protection

The Gath Retractable Visor is made from the latest UV stable plastics which blocks out more than 98% UV sunlight