Posts Tagged Kayaking
New study finds that many helmets for kayakers lack protections against brain injuries
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 21, 2022
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who go whitewater rafting or kayaking— you may want to check your helmet.
Researchers at Virginia Tech just released their findings after testing thousands of whitewater helmets. And, as Roxy Todd reports, they found only a handful offer enough protection against brain injury.
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