Uvex, lightweight carbon helmet for the season 2011/2012

on Wednesday 2 November 2011
by Federico Casnati

uvex casco fp2 neon yellow neon orange mat 299,00 euro

Uvex has a new helmet, called FP2 RACE made of carbon and GFK developed in the wind tunnel: the stated goal is to be a helmet the lightest, durable and aerodynamic on the market. In combination with the usual form that also incorporates the same color livea.

Uvex declares it to be extremely careful design but also the latest trends in technology to fuse with the design and result in products. The range of helmets, masks and goggles was then extended with this in mind: to appreciate even more the world of snow. Today UVEX presents the winter collection 2011/12 dedicated to all sports and athletes that point to better performance . The helmet

top of the range, dedicated to agonists, is FP2 which weighs only 430 grams total. The racing helmet was developed in the wind tunnel to minimize air resistance to make it extremely powerful because it reduces the friction optimizing the performance of the athletes who practice the disciplines of high speed. The descents are won or lost for even a few thousandths.
The helmet complies with EN 1077 A and can therefore be used in any competition.
The shell is made of laminate composed of handmade carbon (SLC) and fiberglass to provide absolute protection for the head. The inner shell is instead made in high-density polystyrene. The helmet has a chin strap available separately. The lining is hand brushed nylon padded and hypoallergenic.

will be available in sizes: xs, s, m, l, xl, in color: white-black, white and blue, fluorescent yellow-orange fluorescent. only drawback is the high list price: 299 Euro, but aligned to direct competitors and justified by the quality of materials and studies that are behind this case. Combined with the product

Racer mask identical to that used by athletes to the World Cup, with the usual option to change lenses, with different shades of color and mirror. That sale is combined with the classic yellow ocher ancoa enjoys many requests. However, in the opinion of the writer, it is now preferable to combine the lens supplied with the basic form at least one lens with different gradations of color, especially considering the excellent achievements in the field of Uvex lenses, such as a mirror for sunny days and clear blue for days with flat light, leaving the pale yellow to days with fog or blankets. But is it just personal taste.
The mask has the same color of the helmet and will be offered at a very attractive price: 79 Euros at launch. Watch

field testing of the helmet in carbon and the new mask

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