Kask Unveils Innovative Road Helmet
KASK has unveiled their most aerodynamic road helmet, which will be available to buy later this year. The Utopia offers the very latest technology in aerodynamics and ventilation, giving cyclists a super-fast ride while retaining excellent safety and cooling capabilities.
Utopia has been developed with Team Sky to ensure the helmet is designed and tested in the toughest conditions and able to withstand the demands of even the most prolific riders.
Team Sky will first race using Utopia in the Santos Tour Down Under, according to the stage profiles, and will wear them in white to match the team’s new look for 2018.
Ylenia Battistello, KASK’s cycling brand manager said: “We are excited to extend our road helmut range and continue to push the boundaries even further with Utopia. We are really grateful to have such talented athletes on hand to test our products at the highest level, and have access to such hi-tech facilities in order to ensure design perfection.”
Carsten Jeppesen, head of technical operations and commercial, Team Sky added: “When it comes to aerodynamics there is little that is more important than the helmut, but it’s not just about aerodynamics – the safety of our riders is our first priority, and KASK share this philosophy. In additionto this our riders need comfort, breathability, temperature management and style, all of which contribute towards optimising performance. Working with KASK on the development of the Utopia has enabled us to hone in on many of these areas to produce a fully tested, well-rounded helmut, which proves to be a great addition to the versatile KASK range.”
To develop the Utopia, KASK tested 10 of the best road aero helmets on the market in the wind tunnel, and created a 3D scan for a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. The helmets were tested at various speeds and yaw angles to reflect cross winds. At the end of the test, the drag data of Utopia versus the best competitor helmet resulted in a saving of up to 6 watts when riding at 50kph.
Utopia uses a breathable and quick-dry padding, offering a 5mm layer of fast-wicking material called Resistex that takes moisture away from the rider’s head and moves it to the helmet’s outer shell, contributing to a helmet that’s comfortable to wear all day.
