The Open Face helmet is the worlds first marine safety helmet. Gecko Head Gear first developed the Open Face marine safety helmet for the RNLI to fill a gap in the market for a lightweight, high-performance helmet that is suitable for use in marine environments. Since 1995 the RNLI have continued to use this helmet and have helped to refine the design. Today, the Gecko Open Face helmet is used by numerous organisations worldwide including the Royal Air Force, Police and MOD. It meets BSI marine safety helmet standard PAS 028:2002.
