ALPINA TAUNUS GRAVEL MIPS Gravel Helmet

The TAUNUS GRAVEL MIPS from ALPINA is the ideal helmet for your gravel adventure. It has an independent, sporty and dynamic design, is the hero on any gravel track and impresses with its clever features. The HI-EPS in combination with MIPS and RUN SYSTEM ERGO FLEX ensures a high level of comfort and safety. In the event of a fall with an angled collision, MIPS helps to reduce the rotational forces acting on the head, while the Run system ensures an optimum fit of the helmet on the head. Thanks to INMOLD manufacturing, the gravel helmet is very lightweight. During this process, the outer shell is thermally bonded to the Hi-EPS. This results in a solid connection that ensures a very stable construction and lightness. For optimum safety on rough trails, the rear and the temple area are pulled further down. This way, your head is protected even better. Large vents and the comfortably close-fitting WIDE Y-CLIP strap system perfectly round off the features of the gravel helmet.

Details:
• Lightweight and robust unisex gravel helmet
• Integrated RUN SYSTEM ERGO FLEX MIPS impact protection to reduce rotational forces in the event of a fall and ideal 360° adjustment to the head
• Manufactured with INMOLD technology for a robust and lightweight product.
• Robust CERAMIC SHELL outer shell with seamless connection to the additional lower edge
• High-quality HI-EPS liner
• Optimum protection on off-road rides, thanks to the low rear and temple area of the helmet
• The edges of the helmet are fitted with EDGE PROTECT
• Large vents for optimal ventilation
• Comfortable WIDE Y-CLIP strap system for a close fit 
• One-hand adjustable ERGOMATIC closure
• Removable and washable padding

Technical details:
• Certification: CE EN1078:2012 +A1:2012
• Weight: from approx. 350 g

In the box:
• 1 ALPINA TAUNUS GRAVEL MIPS gravel helmet

Highlights & Technologies:

RUN SYSTEM ERGO FLEX MIPS:
This clever fitting system combines the proven MIPS impact protection with an individual, smooth and height-adjustable fit for your head.

WHAT IS MIPS?
MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) is a slip-plane system within the helmet. It is designed to rotate inside the helmet and thus slow down or reduce the impact energy acting on the brain, which helps reduce head injuries caused by rotational impacts.

WHY IS MIPS IMPORTANT?
When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration may cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. This stretching of the tissue caused by these motions may result in various types of brain injury. MIPS is designed with the intent to address rotational acceleration from impact.

HOW DOES MIPS WORK?
MIPS uses a slip-plane system that moves inside the helmet, mimicking the brain’s own protection system. This layer is designed to rotate inside the helmet with the intent to potentially slow down or reduce the amount of energy transferred to or from the head. Science tells us that if we can reduce the strains associated with rotational acceleration, we might reduce the risk and severity of brain injury.

INMOULD:
The liner is fused with the outer shell under high pressure and strong heat for a lasting connection. This makes the helmet very robust and lightweight.

CERAMIC SHELL:
A break- and scratch-resistant polycarbonate outer shell that is pressed onto an Hi-EPS body under high pressure and with intense heat. It’s UV-resistant and antistatic.

HI-EPS:
The inner shell is made from High Expanded Polystyrene with numerous microscopic air chambers that absorb impact energy in case of a collision.

EDGE PROTECT:
Sharp edges are eliminated during the manufacturing process in order to protect your hands when using the helmet as well as to effectively protect your neck and shoulders in case of an impact.

WIDE Y-CLIP:
A helmet can only provide best protection if it remains in the optimal position in case of a crash. The adjustment and fixation of the two straps under the ear are very important for this. The wide Y-clip system ensures a comfortable, snug fit with easy adjustability around the ears. The length of the straps cannot be adjusted.

ERGOMATIC:
The strap closure with a red press button and a multi-step ratchet mechanism can be operated with one hand only. It won't become loose in case of a fall.


 

Manufacturer: ALPINA SPORTS GmbH, Hirschbergstr. 8-10 , 85254 Sulzemoos, Germany, www.alpina-sports.com