Wednesday, March 2, 2011

KASK C50 Project - Blackhawkbikes.com Team Helmet for 2011

First ride with the new team helmet today, a big gear smashing session around Richmond and Downholme with the hitters.

A much needed coffee hit after a brutal 60+ miles.

The helmet fits like a glove, first thing I noticed when I first put it on was how grippy the head lock system is. It has large gel pads that seem to stick to your head like glue preventing the helmet from slipping back and forth. With the state of our pot holed roads, following the harsh winter and no sign the of the council being able to afford to repair them this can only be a good thing.

I especially like the chin strap, it comes either side of your ears in the usual nylon webbing but this is faced with a white leather (probably faux leather), keeping the nylon off your face and providing a wipe clean surface. The main under chin strap is also white leather, this is a very nice touch and is certainly more hygienic and comfortable than the usual nylon chin straps.

I can't comment on the ventilation of the helmet just yet as I was wearing a cap to fend off the cold wind, but as the day warmed up I didn't notice my head getting hot.

All in all a very stylish and well made helmet.

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