Generally, inspiration hits you once you least count on it. That appears to be the case for Kali Helmets Founder & Lead Engineer, Brad Waldron. For the most recent Kali helmet, Waldron drew inspiration from his child’s hockey helmets over 10 years in the past.
Wanting on the titanium face masks, Waldron thought, “Why don’t we construct a full-face bike helmet like that?”
Now that gentle weight full-face helmets have turn into the norm, it looks as if the right time for the Kali Kru – a helmet that’s half MTB, half hockey (or appears to be like that approach, a minimum of…).
The Kru incorporates a 360° built-in titanium chin bar – a development method the corporate claims is a primary within the class. Slightly than attaching a chin bar as a post-mold part by way of mechanical fasteners, Kali engineered a steady titanium construction included immediately into the molding course of. This required exact titanium tolerances to take care of structural integrity with out counting on joints, leading to a chin bar geometry the corporate describes as geometrically unobtrusive.
Maybe most impressively, the Kru meets ASTM F1952 downhill certification alongside CPSC and EN 1078 requirements. True to type, Kali stories conducting further inside multi-directional impression testing past mandated certification protocols (mainly simply repeatedly smashing the chin bar in the identical place).
The helmet’s development incorporates Composite Fusion shell know-how and an ERT (Vitality Return Expertise) low-density liner layer, focusing on each impression and rotation mitigation and conserving the burden down. Completed weights are simply 650g (S/M) and 680g (L/XL), very aggressive figures for an authorized downhill full-face helmet.
Match is addressed by means of Kali’s Frequency Match System with supplemental pad units for dimension customization, out there throughout two shell sizes: S/M and L/XL. Colorways at launch are restricted to Strong Black and Strong White. The Kru’s UK market introduction is being dealt with by means of Oxford Merchandise, with the product debuted at Ard Rock.
The Kru will start delivery on August third, and can promote for $460. I can say that we actually wish to do that out – the idea is sound, and Kali has made nice helmets prior to now. The actual query might be whether or not the off-the-wall appears to be like of the Kru will hold riders from adopting the design.
360° Titanium Chin Bar – A steady titanium construction built-in into the helmet for distinctive energy, air flow, and safety.
ERT Low Density Layer – Absorbs low-g and rotational impression energies.
Composite Fusion – Fused shell and EPS development for a stronger, extra sturdy helmet.
Certification – ASTM F1952, CPSC, EN1078
Kali Kool Draft Pads – All-day consolation that stays cool and dry
Three Units Pads – Lock in your good match
Adjustable, Moto-Model Visor – Shields solar and particles, boosts visibility
Fidlock – Magnetic, pinch-free buckle for straightforward on/off
Helmet Sock + Premium Helmet Bag
Sizes – XS-M (55-61CM) / L-XXL (60-63CM)
Weight: 650g (XS-M) / 680g (L-XXL)
