A helmet is not optional in pumpfoiling. The Shield Helmet is included in every complete Hopper pumpfoil package for a reason. Whether you are learning your first dockstarts or pushing your pump distance, the risk of a head impact is real. CE-certified protection, fast drainage and an adjustable fit system make it the right helmet for flat water pumpfoiling. The ABS shell absorbs impact without adding unnecessary weight. Integrated ear pads protect your eardrums on hard water impacts, the kind of fall that happens when you least expect it. The dial fit system lets you fine-tune the fit with one hand, so the helmet stays in place from first dockstart to last pump.