Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 1: Sweet Protection

In our new GEAR:30 mini-series, we’re talking to key designers in the world of snowsport and bike helmets to stitch together a current state of helmet tech and helmet R&D.To get things started, we are talking with Ståle Møller, the co-founder of Sweet Protection, about the pros and cons of the two different safety certifications out there; advances in materials & our understanding of head injuries; ventilation; the unique challenges of designing helmets for various activities; and how to know when you ought to replace your helmet.TOPICS & TIMES:History of Sweet Protection (4:11)Safety Certifications: European vs North American standards (10:00)Rotational forces (16:12)Weight & Volume (26:35)Sweet’s New System: 2VI (32:10) Snow vs Bike helmets (32:55)Kayaking helmets: different challenges (36:31)Road bike vs. Mtn Bike Helmets (43:52)Sweet’s Trailblazer & Trailblazer MIPS mtb helmets (46:51)Sweet’s Falconer road bike helmet (49:23)When should you replace a helmet? (51:39)Sustainability (57:37)RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideCurrent State of Helmet Tech, pt. 2Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 3Current State of Helmet Tech, pt. 4Blister Podcast Ep.18: Ståle Møller on How to Protect Your Head Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.