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The company was formed in 1993 by Jeff Sacree, making Custom Surfboards for local surfers and retail shops in Devon & Cornwall. In 1994, Jeff developed a light-weight, heat retaining helmet for himself to prevent ice-cream headaches, a phenomenon of surfing in cold water akin to a vice being applied to the temples. The helmet sold to other sufferers (surfers), but in no great numbers due to surfers being free spirits and wishing to let their hair down! In 1995 the Royal National Lifeboat Institute were looking to replace the motorcycle helmets currently being worn by lifeboat crews, as they were deemed unsafe due to the bucket effect. This effect was created by someone falling overboard with a large heavy object on their head, creating drag on the neck which could result in injury. Several companies were working on prototypes, and having been informed of the project, Jeff Sacree contacted them to offer a solution. Over the next three years various models were subjected to trials and testing to overcome the problem of designing a one size lightweight shell that would offer good head protection, be compatible with existing equipment and be at home in salt water without any increase in weight.

 

Address: Unit 14b Kings Hill Ind. Est. Bude Cornwall EX23 8QN UK
Telephone: 44 (0) 1288 355988
Fax: 44 (0) 1288 354425
Website: http://www.geckoheadgear.co.uk/