Kitesurfing means spending hours exposed to sun, wind and water, with a board and other equipment moving around you. Surf Halo Protect combines the coverage of a technical surf hat with a removable ABS hard shell and EVA padding for added protection against everyday bumps and contact.

With UPF 50+ fabric, a structured 7 cm brim, secure chin strap and removable neck flap, it’s designed for riders who want sun protection and an added protective layer in one water-ready hat.

Why Consider Head Protection When Kitesurfing?

Kitesurfing is fast, dynamic and unpredictable. Falls are part of learning and progressing, and boards, fins and other equipment can come into contact with a rider during a session. Unlike a standard fabric sun hat, Surf Halo Protect includes a lightweight protective insert underneath the hat, adding a hard layer between your head and everyday bumps or accidental contact. Surf Halo Protect is a protective water hat rather than a certified watersports helmet. Its protective insert is CE certified to EN812, the European standard for industrial bump caps.

You surf as you always do, with the added confidence of subtle protection beneath the surface.

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Made for Kitesurfing

From learning your first runs to spending long sessions on the water, kitesurfing means constant exposure to sun, wind and water.

Surf Halo Protect is designed to stay secure during water activities while combining UPF 50+ sun coverage with an added protective layer as well as ear protection against the wind. The hard shell can also be completely removed when you simply want a lightweight water hat.

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Built for Sun, Water & Movement

  • REMOVABLE HARD SHELL

    Lightweight ABS shell with EVA padding for added protection against everyday bumps and contact. Discover our Hard Shell Technology →

  • UPF 50+ PROTECTION

    Sun protection designed for long sessions on the water.

  • STRUCTURED 7 CM BRIM

    A firm brim designed to maintain its shape when wet and provide shade from the sun.

  • SECURE FIT

    Adjustable chin strap and rear toggle help keep the hat securely fitted.

  • QUICK-DRYING

    Lightweight materials designed for use in and around the ocean.

  • EAR COVERAGE

    Built-in mesh ear covers provide additional coverage from wind, water and sun while allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings.
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One Hat. Two Ways to Wear It.

WITH THE SHELL

Keep the ABS and EVA insert inside for an added protective layer while you're on the water.

WITHOUT THE SHELL

Remove the insert and wear Surf Halo as a lightweight UPF 50+ surf and water hat.

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Kitesurfing FAQs

Can you wear Surf Halo for kitesurfing?

Yes. Surf Halo Protect can be worn while kitesurfing. It combines UPF 50+ sun coverage with a removable ABS and EVA protective insert for added protection against everyday bumps and contact.

Should you wear head protection when kitesurfing?

Kitesurfing involves speed, falls, a board and other equipment, so some riders choose to add head protection to their setup. The appropriate level of protection depends on your riding, conditions and personal risk assessment.

Is Surf Halo Protect a kitesurfing helmet?

Surf Halo Protect is a protective water hat rather than a certified watersports helmet. It combines UPF 50+ sun protection with a removable ABS hard shell and EVA padding. The protective insert is CE certified to EN812, the European standard for industrial bump caps. For conditions requiring certified watersports helmet protection, an appropriately certified helmet should be used.

Why consider head protection when foiling?


Foiling involves a board, mast and foil, and falls can happen close to the equipment. Some riders therefore choose to add head protection to their setup.

What's the difference between Surf Halo and a normal kitesurfing sun hat?

A standard fabric kitesurfing or water hat primarily provides sun protection. Surf Halo Protect adds a removable ABS hard shell and EVA padding underneath the fabric, creating an additional protective layer.




Does Surf Halo provide sun protection while kitesurfing?

Yes. Surf Halo uses UPF 50+ fabric and features a structured 7 cm brim and removable neck flap for additional sun coverage during long sessions on the water.

Can I remove the protective shell?

Yes. The ABS and EVA insert is completely removable, allowing Surf Halo to be worn as a lightweight UPF 50+ water hat without the shell.

Does Surf Halo provide ear protection while kitesurfing?

Surf Halo features built-in ear covers designed to provide additional coverage from wind, water and sun while you’re on the water. The mesh construction allows you to maintain awareness of your surroundings while helping reduce direct exposure of the ears to the elements during long kitesurfing sessions.

The ear covers are designed for added comfort and coverage rather than as certified hearing or medical protection.

Made for Life on the Water


From surfing and foil surfing to wing foiling and kitesurfing, Surf Halo Protect combines serious sun coverage with the option of an added protective layer.Sun protection. Added head protection. One hat.

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