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Briko Ski Helmets: Freeride Line

Briko Helmets:  A lifestyle ahead of the rest.
Going onto the snow in total safety is the number one goal at the basis of the design of all Briko helmets.  Formulated together with the champions in order to meet all of their requirements in addition to safety, comfort, internal ventilation and aerodynamics, Briko Safety Program helmets are designed for the widest variety of disciplines, from alpine skiing to snowboarding and to freeriding.  Helmets for heads that think young, that love adventure and competition. Their design is proof that, with shapes, graphics and colors that are at the top, in perfect Briko style.  Outstanding high technology, made with manufacturing processes and newly conceived materials so as to offer maximum protection.  A ski helmet's duty consists in reducing the impact capacity transmitted to the head, diverting or contrasting the penetration of blunt instruments and staying in position because they should not come off the head.  It is just as important that comfort be ensured.  The physiology of the human head should be reproduced in order to succeed in this operation, and this is why Briko helmets are made up of three layers: a hard external cap, an intermediate supporting shell and internal padding.

Layer 1:  The external cap should smooth and distribute the high concentration of energy on a surface which should be as extended as possible.   Composite material:  Manual protection process by layering sheets of carbon and fiber.  Offers exceptional performance in terms of resistance and absorption of the energy produced during impact.  Polycarbonate/ABS: Automatic production process by molding and injection.  Offers excellent performance in terms of resistance and absorption of the energy produced during impact.  ABS:  Offers high performance in terms of resistance and absorption of the energy produced during impact. 
Layer 2:  The intermediate supporting shell should compress in order to absorb the impact energy.  Polystyrene Foam:  Production process carried out by molding controlled density polystyrene granules. Exceptional capability to absorb energy in the event of impact. Excellent weight/absorption capability ratio.  Polystyrene foam with channels:  Production process carried our by molding controlled density polystyrene granules with molds providing channels and internal holes, which allows air circulation in the helmet.  Strap connection:  Quick release buckle made in composite material (metal block) or bayonet hook-up buckle made in thermoplastic material (fiber block).
Layer 3:  The internal padding should improve wearability and compensate any size variations.  Maxi Dry Gold:  Production process carried out using anatomic and shaping constructions consisting of peripheral  edging sewn onto the external section plus a vent in the ear area.  Top of the line fabrics with exceptional qualities of transportation and lightness with anallergic and anitbacterial treatment layered to flexible polyurethane foams.  Maxi Dry:  Production process carried out using simple anatomic and shaping constructions with vent in the ear are.  Top of the line fabrics with exceptional qualities of transpiration and lightness with antibacterial treatment layered to flexible polyurethane foams.

Homologation tests encourage us to improve:  Briko helmets are produced only after they pass difficult homologation tests.  What's more is that the polystyrene supporting shell even anticipated the European regulations on impact energy absorption capacity.  Homologation is required for all those helmets that are indicated for "fast" winter sports.  It deals with resistance of the materials and the functional components which have to undergo harsh trials.  Dimensional tests are then performed in order to ascertain the helmet's perfect adaptability to the athlete's head, ensuring the minimum areas are protected and that there is an optimal visual angle.

CE-FISI approval:  Briko helmets comply with the European EN.1077 CE and ASTM USA regulation.  According to this regulation the helmets are subject to laboratory tests and routine trials on the production.

Venting System:  
Sliding Micrometric Aerator:  Upper sliding micrometric aerator that permits perfect adjustment of the self-circulating air flow in the helmet.  Through the aerator's micrometric adjustment, together with the channels inside the polystyrene, actual air recirculation is created inside the cap with relative withdrawal of hot air through the cap's rear holes. Exceptional thermal comfort inside the helmet.
Sliding aerator:  Upper aerator that is adjustable in two positions to let air enter into the helmet.  Assure internal ventilation to help air recirculation, maintaining ideal thermal comfort inside the helemet.
Lateral aerator:  Adjustable aerator.  Accessory made in thermoplastic material, positioned on the external cap at the ear level and equipped with a dual-position adjustment system.
Fixed aerator:  Accessory made in polycarbonate, positioned on the external cap at ear level and equipped with a system made up of holes and ducts.
Integrated aerator:  Fixed openings positioned at ear level made from the mold in the cap's material directly inside the external cap.

Roll Block System:
Anatomic Roll Block:  Component with variable outlines and thicknesses, with an anatomic shape positioned at the height of the nape.  Made in Maxi Dry Gold inside and in wear-resistant material outside.
Roll Block:  Component made with Maxi Dry fabric having a constant outline and thickness that is positioned at the height of the nape.

Note: Due to the weight of the helmets, an additional shipping charge may occur.  See shipping information for details.

 Briko's shipment for 2005 came in defective and they were all returned. There will be no ski helmets available this season.

Forerunner Special For freeskiers and extreme skiers who must trust their safety equipment 100% under the most demanding conditions.  Designed and constructed with knowledge gained through top competition, this helmet has provided protection to many of Briko's top sponsored athletes.  Its specialized materials and production provides the premium in lightweight safety and comfort.  And with its micrometric air and channel adjustments, users can customize thermoregulation to meet the climactic conditions.  External polycarbonate cap with UV protective paint and resin bonded graphic decal package.  EPS internal shell with controlled density and channels for lightweight design and optimal airflow.  Maxi Dry internal fabric lining--with anallergic and antibacterial treatments that wicks moisture and stops "sour helmet".  Metal block closing system.  Padded chin strap made of antibacterial-treated anallergic fabric. Active ventilation system with upper aerator and micrometric adjustments for precise temperature regulation.   Fixed-aerator side ventilation.  Pre-installed bushes for chin guard assembly (with plugs in protective rubber).  Anatomical roll block integrated with the internal lining.  Dedicated elastic band clasp.   Meets or exceeds CE 1077 FISI and ASTM approval.   Sizes:  54, 56, 58, 60, 62

X-Ride Polycarbonate outer shell with protective paint treatment.  EPS supporting shell with controlled density and air channels.  Top openings with removable plugs.  Removable and washable anti-bacterial and hypo-allergenic fabric.  Quick release metal and plastic buckle with leather chin strap.  Elastic goggle clip.  Anatomic roll block design.  Sizes:  54, 56, 58, 60

Echo In-molded polycarbonate outer shell.  EPS supporting shell with controlled density and air channels.  Top openings with removable plugs. Removable and washable anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic fabric.  Quick release plastic buckle with padded chin strap. Elastic goggle clip. Anatomic roll block design. Removable ear padding.  Sizes:  54, 56, 58, 60

X-Fusion External cap in thermoformed polycarbonate with silk-screen printing treatment.  Internal shell in EPS with controlled density and channelings to adjust and optimize the flows of air, molded together with the polycarbonate cap. Maxi Dry Gold internal fabric lining with anallergic and antibacterial treatment. Fiber block closing system. Padded chin band. Passive ventilation system through openings on the cap and internal channelings. Roll block integrated with the cap structure. Dedicated elastic band clasp. Anatomic ear padding with discharge and protective internal mesh. ASTM type approval.  Removable ear padding. Sizes: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62

Windshape Solid External ABS cap with color treatment and PVC stickers.  EPS internal shell with controlled density for lightweight design and optimal airflow.  Maxi Dry Gold internal fabric lining with anallergic treatment.  Fiber block closing system.  Chin strap coupled and heat sealed with anallergic fabric. Side aerator ventilation system.  Elastic band clasp.  Meets or exceeds CE 1077 FISI approval.  Sizes; 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62

Forerunner Special Deluxe For women.  Polycarbonate outer shell with protective paint treatment. EPS supporting shell with controlled density and air channels.  Micro-adjust vent on top and fixed mesh-covered side vents.  Meryl microfiber fabric. Quick release metal and plastic buckle with leather chin strap. Chin guard compatible.  Elastic goggle clip.  Anatomic roll block design. Sizes: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62

Average shipping time: 1-5 days