A Helmet Safety Trend?

[krryerson]

A Helmet Safety Trend?

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I replaced my 20 years old hang glider helmet last year with a new technology Kali Avatar 2 Carbon helmet. The same helmet that Dustin is now using, though did not chopped the chin guard off. I got it for $199 on Amazon.

Patented Composite Fusion Plus in-molding technology with dual density foam and crumple zone system
Features full Carbon shell
Dual density EPS foam in specific geometric patterns for optimal impact absorption
Washable, adjustable, anti-microbial fit pads

Dustin's face book page:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? ... 2575524044

Knut

[dbodner]

How thick is the foam?

[krryerson]

Thickness
It looks like my old Icaro 2000 have ~3/4 inch thickness in the front. My new Kali Avatar II have +1 inch foam thickness in the front. Assume both helmets have a consistency in thickness, all over.

Though, it seems like the main key is new technology. See link: http://www.kaliprotectives.com/technology/

Compare Weight
My Icaro 2000 (60 L) is 751 gram with a wind shield attached. The new Kali Avatar (M) is 694 gram without the breakaway visor that I don't need.

More pictures and a review:
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Kali-Avata ... -2013.html

Helmet Safety?

[dbodner]

I'm sure the Kali has more foam than my Charley at roughly the same weight. That's great. I'm still on the fence whether the technology deserves the hype, though I have to believe your helmet is better than mine.