TEST: Uvex FP2 helmet RACE GFK, a helmet at the top

on Thursday 1 December 2011
by Federico Casnati
photo by NeveItalia Test Team

Uvex helmet this year has introduced an innovative high performance, directed mostly Environment racing, wind tunnel designed and built in carbon fiber, we have tested on the slopes of Cervinia.

The helmet in question is the FP2 GFK RACE and was already presented by us in this article, in which we highlight the construction quality and the pursuit of improved aerodynamics possibile.L 'look, you know, is ; one of the main aspects in the choice of a helmet. This specimen is offered in colors like shoking provided to us. Can destabilize not just the first, but then you get used to and appreciate the originality of the solution and the fact that very few, especially in the race, jumped into solutions so bold.

Wearing the helmet appears in the first second-tighten the head, especially in areas of the ears, but then placed the foam that, in the act of wearing a helmet bends slightly, comfort becomes high.
The cap fits the profile of the head and are not found empty or compression points, fits like a glove. The ears are the perfect seating between the notches formed and they too are not compressed.
Comfort is therefore at the top. But
is another element to increase the vote and the pleasure of using the weight down. The helmet weighs less than 450gr and offers one of the highest resistance to the impact on the market. It may seem not a small thing, but after a few minutes at which the head you forget it is so lightweight. For comparison is lighter and "as" best of classic touring helmets, with the para-and soft shell pierced ears.
Liscissima The surface is pleasant to the touch and the ' effect of soft-touch coating, the search for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, however, has ruled out the presence of air intakes for ventilation, and this may damage the operation for a full day. In our tests the temperature was always between -3 and +3 sunny and in this case you have not noticed the lack of ventilation.
Gives rather more annoyed by the absence of holes in each ear, creating a feeling of "ovattamento" and rumble of his words in the first few minutes of use, then you get used to.
The only real complaint is the closure of the helmet. The strap is one of those double turn and not to clip, with the need to adjust the strap with a Velcro strap. The velcro in question, however, is extremely misaligned and prevent the closure more secure. It is probably just a defect on the helmet under test, easily resolvable scucendo and mending the two pieces of Velcro, but it is very irritating to be a product of 300 euros, we would have passed over if it was a helmet to enter level. < br> The Mask
combined, the Racer, but it is perfect. Light and visibility very wide, it fits perfectly with the profile of the helmet, does not create excessive pressure zones and is also conveniently used with the cap. It is equipped with a lens dark yellow, but in testing we have tested above the gray lens optional, for sunny days. It's phenomenal, never un'appianatura and brightness to rival the most popular manufacturers of lenses (and realize that only masks). Congratulations! The plastic mask is also quite rubbery, making it very easy to change lenses.
Final rating of the helmet: 8.5 / 10
Pros: comfort, lightness, safety < br> Cons: lack of holes for the ears (-0.5 points), closing the helmet strap not centered (-1.0 points).
final rating of the mask 9.5 / 10
Pros: build quality, the lens brightness, wide viewing angle
Cons: only one lens in the sales package (-0.5 points)

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