HEAD DOWNFORCE SpeedBlue/White

Product detailed description

The Head Downforce helmet sets a new standard for racing helmets. Strong, durable, seamless, aerodynamic, as well as extremely light and extremely safe. The Head Downforce helmet is suitable for all alpine competitors as well as for recreational skiers. It has a speed mod with an acoustic adapter, as well as a gate mode where a chin guard can be attached for technical disciplines.

• Hardshell Technology - The Hardshell helmet technology is exceptional in terms of durability and workmanship
• Dual Density Core - patented dual density EPS core technology, which increases the performance of the helmet while meeting FIS RH 201 standards
• Thermal Ventilation - an automatic ventilation system that draws hot air away from the head without letting cold air in
• Changeable Adapter Plates - replaceable flat adapter plates with optimized acoustics for speed disciplines, chin guard adapter for technical disciplines
• Microfleece Cap - Soft microfleece inside the helmet is comfortable to wear and wicks sweat away from the skin
• Removable neck protector, metal buckle, travel case

Norms and standards:

• ASTM F 2040 - the North American counterpart to the European CE test uses a similar approach to testing ski and snowboard helmets. All HEAD standards also meet these standards

• FIS GS/SG/DH RACE HELMETS - FIS has published new helmet rules effective from the 2012-13 season. Based on these rules, every helmet used in FIS GS, SG and DH competitions must comply with the CE EN 1077, Class A standard. In addition, every helmet according to the FIT regulations must not exceed the maximum declared weight of 230G, although Class A allows 250g. FIS helmets must be visibly marked with the wording "DH/SG"