I didn't see this coming—but here we are. Surf helmets are making waves (yep, I said it), from Shark Tank investments to young chargers at Pipeline strapping in after near-death wipeouts.

In this episode, we dive into what's on your head—or not—when you paddle out. From helmet history and injury prevention to kook stigma and the surprisingly complicated world of surf helmet sizing, this is your no-hype, no-filler guide to whether the helmet revolution is headed for your lineup.