BERN MACON 2.0 Unisex H20 Helmet
The first thing you notice about this helmet, apart from the very cool Matte Mint colour, is the weight – it’s super light at just over 300 grams. This certainly doesn’t detract from the quality, which is immediately apparent. Certified EN 1385, it’s designed for anything on the water, including my chosen activity of whitewater paddling (beginner level).
Here’s the tech info – the lightweight ABS shell is lined with a soft EPP foam, fused to closed cell EVA faced with a piece of neoprene fabric, soft enough to be comfortable on your skin, which all makes for excellent technical protection. There are 12 air vents to let the water out and stop your head from getting too sweaty!
There is a removable and adjustable elastic fit system meaning flexibility of fit. The Macon 2.0 H20 also includes easy to fit removable ear cups for protecting that delicate area. The comfortable adjustable straps lay flat and are auto-adjusted using the EZ-fit system.
Quality and protection should win out over design any day, but we all want to look good, right? So, you’ve got a pretty cool skater-style vibe going on with this helmet, and it comes in nine different colours with a few gradient designs if that’s your preference. Small, medium and large are the size options.
The medium in this helmet was a great fit for me, and I felt really comfortable and confident whilst wearing it. Three days of testing on a whitewater safety technician course put the helmet through its paces. I was on, in and under the water during that time. The helmet did not move around, and the ear protectors stayed on the helmet – they are straightforward to clip on and off, and because the straps thread through them as well, there is no danger of them being lost.
Bern has a 15-year legacy of designing stylish, innovative and purpose-built helmets. I think this upgraded version of their classic Macon helmet would suit many depending on their chosen water sport.
Helmets are often not flattering or stylish, but that’s not really the point – saying that, I felt pretty cool and very protected in the Bern Macon 2.0 H20.
RRP £59.99
