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Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 1: Sweet Protection
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 01:03:08
Publish Date: 2021-06-11 21:34:20
Description:

In our new GEAR:30 mini-series, we’re talking to key designers in the world of snowsport and bike helmets to stitch together a current state of helmet tech and helmet R&D.

To get things started, we are talking with Ståle Møller, the co-founder of Sweet Protection, about the pros and cons of the two different safety certifications out there; advances in materials & our understanding of head injuries; ventilation; the unique challenges of designing helmets for various activities; and how to know when you ought to replace your helmet.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • History of Sweet Protection (4:11)
  • Safety Certifications: European vs North American standards (10:00)
  • Rotational forces (16:12)
  • Weight & Volume (26:35)
  • Sweet’s New System: 2VI (32:10) 
  • Snow vs Bike helmets (32:55)
  • Kayaking helmets: different challenges (36:31)
  • Road bike vs. Mtn Bike Helmets (43:52)
  • Sweet’s Trailblazer & Trailblazer MIPS mtb helmets (46:51)
  • Sweet’s Falconer road bike helmet (49:23)
  • When should you replace a helmet? (51:39)
  • Sustainability (57:37)

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