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Midnight Black - Protective Surf Hat

Midnight Black - Protective Surf Hat

Regular price $99.00 NZD
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Head knocks happen ㋛

Whether it’s your own board or someone else’s in a crowded lineup, and it only takes one knock to be hit with an emergency room visit and be out of the water for weeks!

SurfShell gives you an added layer of protection, so you can surf with confidence and stay in the water longer. Built with the same high-quality materials as a full helmet, but in a lightweight, low-profile design, it’s the perfect balance between wearing nothing and going full helmet.

Made for ocean lovers who want to feel safer, stay comfortable, and enjoy the waves without restriction, SurfShell is the surf hat you’ll forget you’re even wearing ... until it saves your head.

✓ Lightweight impact protection
✓ Stays on in wipeouts
✓ UPF sun protection
✓ Comfortable for long sessions
✓ Looks like a normal surf hat

Why You'll Love It

🗹 Reinforced Protective Shell
ABS and EVA foam helps absorb impact from knocks and bumps while staying lightweight and low-profile.

🗹 Secure Fit That Stays Put
Designed to stay on through duck dives and wipeouts with double adjustment options for size.

🗹 Built-In Sun Protection
Keep the sun off your face and neck during long sessions with the reinforced peak and UPF fabric.

🗹 All-Day Comfort
Lightweight and breathable so you can wear it for hours without even thinking about it.

Important Safety Info

While the Surf Shell provides added protection, it is not the same level of protection as a 'full-spec' surf helmet.

Intended for light or busy surf conditions to help protect from bumps and gashes. Not intended for use in extreme surf or big wave conditions.

For best performance, ensure the sweatband is fitted snugly over the shell and toggle tightened appropriately.

Always wear your SurfShell properly and use at your own risk. Surf Shell Limited cannot be held liable for any incident that arises while wearing this product. It cannot be guaranteed it will protect the wearer in ever instance due to the extreme and unpredictable nature of surfing.

Size Guide

Measure around your head to get the best fit. If you are between sizes we recommend going with the bigger size and adjusting with the toggle.

Small/Youth ~ 50-54

Medium/Adult ~ 55-60

Large/Adult ~ 60-63

Who's it for?

✓ Surfers building confidence
✓ Surf schools & instructors
✓ Kids and Teens
✓ People who surf busy surf breaks
✓ Kiteboarding, Wingfoiling, Surfing, SUP

✓ ✓ Anyone who’s taken a board to the head (or wants to avoid it!)

FAQ

Is it a helmet?
It’s a reinforced surf hat designed to provide lightweight head protection without the bulk of a traditional helmet.

Will it stay on in big waves?
It’s designed to stay secure through wipeouts and duck diving in small to medium size surf conditions. We do not recommend SurfShell for heavy or extreme conditions.

Can I wear it all session?
Absolutely! It’s lightweight and breathable for long sessions.

Do I need this if I’m a beginner?
This is actually when it’s most helpful, it gives extra confidence while you’re learning where to position in the line up.

Does it have a hard brim?
Yes! Made with a reinforced front brim to prevent from it flopping in-front of your face.

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Overall rating: 3.875 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Qualità molto bassa. Calotta applicata

"Qualità molto bassa. Calotta applicata senza nessuno tipo di blocco. Sembra una situazione incastrata per caso"

Cristiano A. (1/5)

My new Surf Shell hat

"My new Surf Shell hat has been so good! I've used it for a couple of surfs now and it's been such a good fit and comfy to surf in. I've used it in doing surf lessons (what I got it for mainly) and to have the sun protection with the added safety has been the best, I've already recommended it to a few mates and let a surf photog friend borrow it to try out as well. She has since bought her own which is cool. Highly recommend it. Cheers"

Gavin B. (5/5)

I recently got the midnight

"I recently got the midnight black Hat from SurfShell and I couldn't be happier with it. The colour is such a clean, classic black that goes with everything. The quality is unreal. It's super comfortable and lightweight to wear surfing. The fit is perfect and adjustable. No matter the size of the waves, the hat can handle it. I love everything about it."

Charlotte M. (5/5)

"Came damages"

Fatmir (1/5)

Perfect for our travels, hiking,

"Perfect for our travels, hiking, surfing , biking, and scootering, where helmets are not provided with rentals. Definitely one of our must bring items for travel!"

Edd L. (5/5)

Très pratique avec le soleil

"Très pratique avec le soleil ☀️"

Cédric W. (4/5)

Love the hat works really

"Love the hat works really well! Be useful to include some instructions on putting it together not complicated but a bit of trial and error worked it out!"

Mark T. (5/5)

Love it

"Fits great, the shell is very light weight and sits comfortably under the hat. Looks like a normal surf hat shape but with a hidden layer of protection."

Esther F. (5/5)

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