In debating the characteristics of the Project.23 helmet, we discussed the pros and cons of a hardshell compared to a microshell helmet. We all agreed the prospect of a full-on crash in a microshell helmet wasn’t something we’d want to experience. We just didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of marketing such a design as a gravity helmet.
Our design group was unanimous in their opinion that the helmet should have a hard shell construction allied with great ventilation and be as light as possible without compromising its protective characteristics. These beliefs were backed up when we consulted a range of riders from EWS and downhill World Cup racers to local trail riders.
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