Follow - Safety First

£67.49 £74.99

Size M S L

Colour Black Burnt Red

AT A GLANCE

Fit, protection & comfort.

The key things to know before choosing your helmet.

FIT

Snug / Secure

SHELL TYPE

Soft EVA

EAR PROTECTION

No ear pads

CERTIFICATION

CE Approved EN 1385

HELMET PROFILE

How it feels on the water.

WAKESHOP VERDICT

Our take.

Simple, comfortable and easy to recommend. The Safety First avoids unnecessary extras and concentrates on the things that matter: soft EVA padding, good drainage and ventilation, a padded chin strap and confirmed EN 1385 certification. We'd choose the Pro for its more refined fit and premium features, but the Safety First is the stronger choice when value matters.

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BEST FOR

Beginners, recreational riders and regular wakeboarders looking for a comfortable, well-ventilated watersports helmet with confirmed EN 1385 certification and strong value.

NOT IDEAL FOR

Riders wanting Follow's more premium TrueFit liner, Fidlock magnetic buckle or the highest level of fit refinement in the range.

WHY WE STOCK IT

Why it earns a place at WakeShop.

The Safety First gives riders the essentials we want from an everyday wake helmet without unnecessary complexity. It combines soft EVA padding, useful drainage and ventilation, a comfortable padded chin strap and confirmed EN 1385 certification at a more accessible level than Follow's Pro helmet.

COMPARE HELMETS

Find your best fit.

See how this helmet compares with two alternatives we'd consider alongside it.

Best Certified Value

Follow - Safety First

£67.49 £74.99

Read our review →

Best Value

Jobe - Victor Helmet

£41.39 £45.99

Read our review →

★ EDITOR'S CHOICE

Best All-Round Helmet

Follow - Pro Helmet

£71.99 £79.99

Read our review →

Overall score

8.8/10

8.4/10

9.4/10

Fit

Snug / Secure

Regular / Secure

Mid / Customisable

Shell type

Soft EVA

Hard Shell

Multi-density EVA

Ear protection

No ear pads

No removable ear pads

No ear pads

Certification

CE Approved EN 1385

Not stated

CE Approved EN 1385

Comfort

Fit security

Ventilation

Coverage

Value for money

Why we'd choose it

Choose the Safety First if you want a simple, well-ventilated and certified watersports helmet without paying extra for the premium fit system and Fidlock buckle of the Follow Pro.

Choose the Victor if you want a straightforward, lightweight watersports helmet at a lower price and don't need the extra comfort features of the Base.

Choose the Follow Pro if you want a premium, secure-fitting watersports helmet with an adjustable TrueFit liner, Fidlock magnetic buckle and confirmed EN 1385 certification.