Answer Youth AR1 Solid Helmet

Answer Youth AR1 Solid Helmet

The Answer Youth AR1 Solid Helmet is Answer's best value helmet ever while meeting ECE certification. A dual-density EPS liner Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid, energy absorbing foam. In the helmet industry, EPS is the most common means of energy management to protect the brain. Generic EPS is often referred to as “Styrofoam” (a trademarked name owned by the Dow Chemical Company). Premium helmet producers utilize multi-density EPS liners to balance comfort, safety and performance. helps to absorb both large and small impacts while a highly developed ventilation system consisting of two large intake ports and four large exhaust ports help keep you cool in the hottest conditions.

Features:

• Injection molded ABS shell
• Sculpted, dual-density EPS impact absorbing liner
• Removable/washable liner with moisture wicking fabrics
• Flexible rubber nose piece helps deflect roost
• Two large front air intakes and four rear exhaust vents
• DOT and ECE 22.05 The ECE 22.05 (Economic Commission for Europe) standard is quite a bit younger than the current DOT standard, and in many ways offers a more comprehensive battery of testing than its American cousin. ECE standards test for safety features that can contribute to avoiding an accident altogether, such as the optical quality of approved face shields and safety factors not directly related to impact, such as shell rigidity. Unlike the DOT, every ECE 22.05 certified helmet model must actually be tested against the standard by an independent lab before it is available for sale with an ECE sticker. certified