Recently, the Belgian helmet company Lazer launched the KinetiCore technology after years of dedicated development, along with multiple helmet models utilizing this new technology. Lazer claims that KinetiCore is the first fully integrated rotational impact protection technology. To understand this technology, one must first know why helmets need rotational impact protection, and why Lazer claims … Read more
Clearly, the safest bicycle helmets incorporate some form of anti-rotational impact technology, as rotational impacts are the primary cause of concussions, as evidenced by the independent testing results released by Virginia Tech. Aside from the claims made by manufacturers, Virginia Tech’s helmet safety tests provide a useful reference. However, there are disagreements among brands regarding … Read more
When we thought that WaveCel brought a leap in helmet product safety, MIPS Company strongly countered, claiming that their tests on WaveCel helmets showed protection levels far below what was advertised. Related report: “Helmet Safety Breakthrough: Bontrager WaveCel Series Helmets Released” Below is the complete translated statement released by MIPS: As a leader in the … Read more