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This helmet opens up at the rear and does away with a chin strap
Posted: 16 December 2015
by Simon Greenacre
THIS is the just-launched RS 1.0 helmet which features a unique hinged shell system that is going to revolutionize helmet design, claims the maker, Australian company Vozz
The RS 1.0 opens up at the rear, so instead of putting it on like a traditional lid, the shell closes shut over the head before locking together.
Vozz claims that its patented 'Vozztec' opening system offers several benefits over traditional full-face helmets. Because the opening at the bottom of the shell doesn't need to be wide enough to accept a head, Vozz says its helmet offers a much closer fit compared to a traditional lid. Consequently, the RS 1.0 doesn't have a chinstrap, but instead features an adjustable 'chin cup.'
The helmet's maker say its design means reduced wind noise because it's harder for wind to get inside the helmet and that because of the RS 1.0's fit and aerodynamic shape, users won't experience buffeting at high speed.
It's got DOT and ECE certification, and is certified for use in Australia and New Zealand. Currently it's only available in Australia and costs $888, but according to the Vozz website and its Facebook page, it will be available elsewhere round the world next year.
Read more: http://www.vozzhelmets.com/the-helmet.html (http://www.vozzhelmets.com/the-helmet.html)
Interesting...
https://youtu.be/lnydMibNojo
Randy - RPM
Randy, sign up as a dealer. I see no dealer listings yet for North America.
I wonder how I'm going to route my drinking tube?
I wonder if this would allow me keep my glasses on. Such a pain to take them off every time. Maybe next Christmas...
In the late 80's I had a helmet with no chin strap, the chin section split open like mandibles on an insect. This design seems better with the chin cradle keeping the helmet stable. And I like the safety feature of the emergency removal.
I have seen the you tube clip doing the rounds of the Australian FB riding pages. I would really like to see one in the flesh. They have just changed the helmet laws here in Australia allowing for DOT and ECE helmet to be sold here (our helmet laws and standards are really confusing) Up to last month I could buy a helmet in Queensland and ride 20mins to New South Wales and that helmet would be illegal.