Essential Head Protection for Foiling and High-Performance Water Sports

The Dakine Foil Batter's Helmet delivers critical head protection for foiling, wing foiling, and high-speed water sports where impacts are a real risk. Designed specifically for the unique demands of foil sports, this helmet combines lightweight comfort with serious impact protection, giving you the confidence to push your limits while staying safe on the water.

Key Benefits

• Foil-Specific Protection: Engineered to protect against the unique impact risks of foiling, including collisions with hydrofoils and high-speed falls
• Lightweight Construction: Won't weigh you down or restrict movement during dynamic foiling manoeuvres
• Water-Optimized Design: Drainage system prevents water retention that could add weight or discomfort
• Secure Fit System: Adjustable retention system keeps helmet firmly in place during falls and high-speed riding
• Impact-Absorbing Shell: Multi-impact foam liner provides reliable protection session after session
• Ventilated Design: Strategic venting keeps you cool during intense sessions without compromising protection
• Low-Profile Shape: Streamlined design reduces wind resistance and looks good on the water
• Comfortable Padding: Soft interior lining won't chafe during extended wear

Perfect For

Essential for wing foilers, kite foilers, SUP foilers, and anyone riding hydrofoils where the risk of head impact is significant. Whether you're learning to foil or pushing advanced manoeuvres, this helmet provides the protection you need without the bulk and weight that can hinder performance.

Why Foilers Need Helmets

Foiling involves riding above the water at high speeds with a sharp hydrofoil beneath you. Falls can result in impacts with the foil, board, or water at dangerous velocities. A quality helmet isn't just recommended for foiling - it's essential safety equipment that can prevent serious head injuries.

About Dakine

Dakine has been designing water sports safety equipment since 1979. Their Foil Batter's Helmet combines decades of protective gear expertise with specific engineering for the unique demands of foil sports, ensuring you stay protected while enjoying this exciting discipline.

Ride with confidence. Protect yourself with purpose-built head protection designed specifically for the demands of foiling.

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Fast Dispatch

We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working day

If there's ever a delay, our team will contact you as soon as possible. Please ensure your phone number and email address are correct when placing your order.

UK Delivery

FREE UK delivery on orders over £49.99

Standard Delivery: 2, 5 Working days

• Orders over £49.99 → FREE
• Orders under £49.99 → £4.99

Express Delivery: 1-2 Working Days

• Orders over £49.99 → Upgrade for £4.99
• Orders under £49.99 → £7.99

International Delivery

Europe Mainland + UK Highlands & Islands:

• Orders over £499 → FREE
• Orders under £499 → £24.99

Rest of the World & European Islands:

• £24.99 under 1kg
• £49.99 over 1kg
• £99.99 over 6kg

Large Item Shipping

Large equipment such as:

• Kite packages
• Kiteboards
• Surfboards
• Hard SUPs

May have additional shipping charges depending on destination.

Typical additional costs:

• Surfboards: £29.99, £59.99
• Hard SUPs: £69.99

We only use reliable couriers for oversized equipment to reduce the risk of damage.
If additional shipping is required, we will contact you before processing the order.

VAT Free Orders (Outside the UK)

Customers outside the UK automatically receive 20% VAT removal at checkout when selecting their delivery country.

Orders may be subject to local import duties or taxes depending on your country.

VAT-free orders are also available for BFPO and military forwarding addresses, please contact us before ordering.

Delivery Information & Responsibilities

• Delivery times are based on working days (Mon, Fri)
• Missed deliveries or uncollected parcels returned to us will incur a redelivery charge
• If requesting delivery to a work address or neighbour, locating the parcel is the customer's responsibility
• Always inspect packages before signing, sign as "damaged" if needed
• Once signed for, we cannot claim for courier damage
  

Please check you have received all parcels before signing, as large orders may be split into multiple boxes.

Returns & Exchanges

We hope you love your new gear, but if something isn't right, we're here to help.

You can return unused items within 30 days of purchase provided they are:

• In original condition
• With packaging intact
• With tags still attached

You can choose:

• Exchange for a different size or product
• Store credit
• Refund

Returns form:
Download and include this with your return.

Return shipping costs are not refunded and must be paid again for replacement items (especially for international or large item orders).

Standard UK return shipping: £4.99

Your Consumer Rights

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, if goods are:

• Faulty
• Not fit for purpose
• Not as described

You have 30 days to reject the goods and receive a full refund.

Important Return Notes

• Returns are sent at the customer's risk and cost
• We are not liable for lost or damaged return parcels
• Items remain your responsibility until received by us
• If a partial return drops your order below £49.99, original shipping charges may be applied

Used & Ex-Demo Equipment

All used and ex-demo equipment is carefully inspected before dispatch.

Kites are:

• Inflated and pressure tested for 4 hours
• Checked thoroughly before shipping

Any damage must be reported before use.
Once equipment has been used, we cannot accept responsibility for damage.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about delivery, returns or choosing the right equipment, our team is always happy to help.

📞 +44 (0)1797 724126
📧 shop@thekitesurfcentre.com

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