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Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 2: Giro / Bell
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:41:39
Publish Date: 2021-06-18 18:19:35
Description:

We talk with Rob Wesson about Giro’s approach to various helmet safety standards and certifications; the differences between a $65 helmet and a $260 helmet; the pros and cons of adding a chin bar to a full-face helmet, or a large visor to an enduro bike helmet; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Giro / Bell background + Rob’s background (4:05)
  • Overview of the helmet market & sales (5:05)
  • How Giro handles the different safety certifications & standards (13:00)
  • Where have the biggest advancements in helmet tech been made? (19:28)
  • Where are consumer priorities these days? (24:04)
  • $65 MIPS vs $260 MIPS helmet (28:00)
  • Full-face helmets, Enduro helmets, etc.(32:04)
  • spherical shape - aerodynamics - and safety as it relates to shape (34:04)
  • What We’re Celebrating (40:02)

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