Reviewers are left high and dry, trying to evaluate performance based on what they can observe, which isn't much.īy the way, interesting mention about hair "slipperiness". This is not a dig at NSMB, this is a dig at helmet manufacturing and certification companies not making the important data more available. Nothing suggests that this helmet protects me better than a 90$ Giro Fixture with MIPS. None of those contribute to the main purpose of a helmet and yet, we now have compelling review motivating the purchase of a very expensive helmet and we justify ourselves with "how much is your brain worth". The review focuses on what we typically associate with performance, like venting and features. There is mention of a rotational impact mitigation system but no real way to discern if it's good or not. The safety performance is not quantified or evaluated. This article is an example of that attitude. Helmet protection standards and testing SUCKS and there is a very misguided attitude towards suggesting higher performance helmets that don't actually provide more in terms of safety. To a certain extent, I would event say that high end helmets do not correlate with better performance.īigger ventilation holes and lighter weight way means less material protecting you in the event of a fall or a sharp object (rock, branch) penetrating the helmet. If only one out of every thousand cyclists or skiers/snowboarders has a helmet with this feature it's unlikely first responders will even look for it. I think this is a really good idea that will only be really useful if it gains wide acceptance. There is a spot for your medical info, contact info, next of kin and your insurance provider, where I just wrote "CANADA." It took a couple of tries but eventually I got there and managed to upload all this info to my helmet, which is pretty amazing. Once I entered all my info all I needed to do was place the NFC antenna on my phone on the symbol on the helmet to upload the info. That eventually led me to which eventually led me to the Apple App Store. Google wasn't very helpful until I noticed the words MY ICE INFO in tiny letters on the back of the helmet. I couldn't find anything useful about this system on POC's website but in the age of the internet I recycle any included paper literature immediately, so it might have been there. In terms of tech, the Kortal features a RECCO reflector to help others locate you when you are unable to locate yourself, and the NFC Medical ID system. Inside the helmet, deep, wide channels allow that air to keep moving with only thin beams supporting the padding that contacts your cranium and it's very cool to wear as the weather gets warmer, perhaps the best vented helmet I've worn. Soft carrying pouchThe pouch can also be used as a polishing cloth.Airflow is the biggest story with this helmet in fact, with massive gaping maws up front, uninterrupted by the visor thanks to matching maws.InclusiveComes with an extra lens (clear).Interchangeable lensIt’s easy to swap lenses for riding in different light conditions.Shaped for exceptional field of viewThe lens shape ensures your field of view is as large as possible, so you can see potential dangers and react in time. Anti-scratch treatment An anti-scratch treatment reduces the risk of surface damage for clearer vision.Ri-Pel anti-dirt and -water treatment The Ri-Pel hydrophobic and oleophobic treatment protects from dirt, water, sweat, salt, oil and dust, and also makes the lenses easier to clean so your vision is always clear.Clarity lensClarity lens technology, developed in partnership with Carl Zeiss, gives optimum control of the color spectrum for unparalleled vision on the trails.Adjustable temples (length and grip)The length and grip of the temples can easily be adjusted for a personalised fit on any head shape.
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