I'm not sure if wearing a helmet is definately required for a beginner (as I dont think I'll be going that fast.
Can someone advise on this If it's definelaty recommended.
If so can you hire them in boro?
it wouldn't be a bad thing. when i first went i had a couple of bad bumps on the head boarding,it was my own fault though for trying to go fast before i'd learn't the basics.make sure u feel comfortable stopping and turning at low speeds before going too fast and you'll be fine.
not unless you r a child begginer if its the first time for u then you'd be advised do not be to adventurous stick to what your comfortable with and return to fight another day,and yes u can hire them.
If you're boarding, I'd definitely recommend wearing one. Falls can be quite rough even if you're going very slow (and you'll notice you fall on the head, especially bakcwards, a lot more often than when skiing).
I know I'm not going anywhere without mine anymore!