27-03-14, 08:59 PM
I've lost count of the number of people who have said to me, yeah but top-level racers have their helmets specially made for them, don't they".
Well, got to examine at first hand one of the helmets of a certain Mr. Lorenzo today. Modifications include tube for hydration system custom fitted (nothing anyone couldn't do for themselves by cutting away a bit of the EPS), some extra memory foam stuck on to the EPS at crown and under the cheek pads, top vents glued in closed position, some home-grown modification to the chin EPS (to allow better airflow - like airtex holes) and some extra logos. That's it. Otherwise, a completely bog-stock, off-the-shelf-lid. Standard shell, comfort liner, vents, visor and base plates (visor had been drilled to accept screws on the pivot, presumably for extra security). Except it actually felt heavier than a standard helmet, which I didn't expect - the mods didn't seem to be enough to account for that, and I'd have thought they'd have something super-lightweight.
Well, I found it interesting.... :rolleyes
Well, got to examine at first hand one of the helmets of a certain Mr. Lorenzo today. Modifications include tube for hydration system custom fitted (nothing anyone couldn't do for themselves by cutting away a bit of the EPS), some extra memory foam stuck on to the EPS at crown and under the cheek pads, top vents glued in closed position, some home-grown modification to the chin EPS (to allow better airflow - like airtex holes) and some extra logos. That's it. Otherwise, a completely bog-stock, off-the-shelf-lid. Standard shell, comfort liner, vents, visor and base plates (visor had been drilled to accept screws on the pivot, presumably for extra security). Except it actually felt heavier than a standard helmet, which I didn't expect - the mods didn't seem to be enough to account for that, and I'd have thought they'd have something super-lightweight.
Well, I found it interesting.... :rolleyes