Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 1: Sweet Protection

In our new GEAR:30 mini-series, we’re talking to key designers in the world of snowsport and bike helmets to stitch together a current state of helmet tech and helmet R&D.

To get things started, we are talking with Ståle Møller, the co-founder of Sweet Protection, about the pros and cons of the two different safety certifications out there; advances in materials & our understanding of head injuries; ventilation; the unique challenges of designing helmets for various activities; and how to know when you ought to replace your helmet.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• History of Sweet Protection (4:11)
• Safety Certifications: European vs North American standards (10:00)
• Rotational forces (16:12)
• Weight & Volume (26:35)
• Sweet’s New System: 2VI (32:10)
• Snow vs Bike helmets (32:55)
• Kayaking helmets: different challenges (36:31)
• Road bike vs. Mtn Bike Helmets (43:52)
• Sweet’s Trailblazer & Trailblazer MIPS mtb helmets (46:51)
• Sweet’s Falconer road bike helmet (49:23)
• When should you replace a helmet? (51:39)
• Sustainability (57:37)

RELATED LINKS:

• Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide
• Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 2
• Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 3
• Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 4
• Blister Podcast Ep.18: Ståle Møller on How to Protect Your Head

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