Product overviewThe Cut-away marine safety helmet Gecko is an open-face variant designed to allow the use of ear defenders without compromising head protection. Based on the Gecko open-face platform, the cut-away sections remove the side shells while maintaining compliance with marine helmet standard PAS 028:2002. The helmet accepts sticky-pad grip attachments for torches or cameras; it does not include side insert mounts.
Key features- Fibreglass and carbon composite shell with grooved design for an optimized strength-to-weight ratio
- Hydrophobic shell materials to reduce retained water weight
- Impact-mitigating inner headpiece
- Patented inflatable liner for adjustable, custom fit
- Inflatable liner provides thermal insulation and buoyancy
- High-cut neckline compatible with lifejackets and collars
- Comfort pad and comfort tube on chin strap; replaceable with spare parts
- Optional visors for enhanced eye and face protection (long/short, clear or smoke)
- Compatible with ear defenders (mountable or wearable underneath)
- Anti-rotation strap configuration for secure fit
Specification summary- Size range: 57 cm – 62 cm
- Weight: 620 g
- Marine Safety Standard: PAS 028:2002
- Ear defence compatibility/standard: EN 352-3 (when used with approved ear defenders)
Compatibility & accessories- Visors (long/short; clear or smoke)
- Grip Pad (sticky-pad attachment for lights and cameras)
- Radio communication headsets (compatible with Seacomm headband)
- Seacomm headband and accessory kits
- Marine flashlights and hands-free lights
Available colours- White
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Blue
- Black
- Fluorescent Yellow
- Fluorescent Orange
- Matt Black
DocumentationView specification sheet here.
Technical specifications- Model type: Cut Away (open-face variant of Gecko)
- Materials: fibreglass and carbon composite shell
- Hydrophobic shell materials to reduce added water weight
- Patented inflatable liner: adjustable fit; provides warmth and buoyancy
- Neckline: high cut to work with life jackets
- Strap: comfort pad and comfort tube; anti-rotation strap configuration
- Accessory mounting: no side inserts for mounting equipment; accepts sticky-pad grip attachments
- Ear defender compatibility: mountable or wearable underneath
- Size: 57 cm – 62 cm
- Weight: 620 grams
- Standards: Marine Safety Helmet PAS 028:2002; Ear Defence EN 352-3