After reading about a number of accidents lately - guys loosing eyes, getting knock out,etc. I have been considering about getting a helmet, not to protects me but to protect my families livelihood.

I know that style wise its a no-no but I am getting older now and there are more important things to worry about than looking cool but my main issue is comfort and freedom and obviously safety(collision and drags through the water).

The options are:
1. Helmet and sunnies.
2. Helmet with tinted visor so I can look like Daft Vader.
3. Any other option not stated here.

Any ideas or references, the Gath helmets look OK for the job but my concern is it's thickness and how much protection they offer against sharp objects. I quite like the military style but the peak and lack of drainage could rip your head off when getting dragged through the water.

This question may have been answered a long time ago, sorry but maybe more people have more answers and there could be a better range available.

Cheers
Rich