Giro Aries Spherical helmet mat

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Cooler, lighter, faster - use all three. The completely redesigned Aries Spherical is Giro's best premium helmet ever. Its slimmer silhouette coupled with lower weight (only 265 grams in size M, CE-certified) offer comfort and cooling in a sensational way. Spherical Technology, based on the ball joint principle powered by Mips, offers additional safety by reducing rotational forces that occur in certain impact scenarios. Progressive layering with two-layer Nanobead EPS foam with different degrees of hardness ensures even more comprehensive management of the acting forces.

The size of the 24 Wind Tunnel ventilation openings is maximized by the integrated AURA reinforcement arch, while comfortable Ionic+ antimicrobial pads and a network of internal air channels optimize wearing comfort. From the proven reliability and flexibility of the Roc Loc 5+ Air adjustment system, to the solid underside protection and careful manufacturing quality, the Aries is the epitome of top performance, safety and style.

highlights

• In-mold polycarbonate shell with progressive Nanobead™ EPS inner shells
• Hardbody™ with polycarbonate shells
• AURA internal reinforcement
• Roc Loc 5+ Air
• 24 Wind Tunnel™ ventilation openings with air channels inside the helmet shell
• Spherical MIPS® security system
• Ionic+™ anti-bacterial pads
• Extra light belt system

specification

Technologies used

In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses in this product.

Nanobead EPS Foam
To achieve a slim silhouette without compromising protection standards, the Aether uses a microbeaded expanded polystyrene.

ROC LOC® 5 Air
In addition to the optimized air circulation of the Roc Loc Air System, the vertical positioning can be improved through asymmetrical adjustment at the contact points.

MIPS
The MIPS® safety system was developed to provide additional protection for helmets in numerous accidents. In certain impact situations, the MIPS system can reduce dangerous forces that might otherwise be transmitted to the helmet wearer's head.

1. Conventional helmets are designed and tested for a straight impact. In most cases, however, the impact is at an angle, which can cause rotational movements for the head.

2. This rotational movement can cause brain injury.

3. The low-friction shell is designed to help reduce rotational movement of the head in certain cases of angled impact.

Straight impact - oblique impact

The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational movement than linear movement because it has a shear strength similar to that of water or gel. When rotational movement causes different parts of the brain to move at different times, the tissues can be stretched, causing concussions or other brain injuries.

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussion and more serious brain injury from an oblique impact to the head. The MIPS system consists of a low-friction shell that is fixed inside the helmet. The low-friction shell is designed to slide slightly inside the helmet in the event of an accident, allowing forces to be directed away from the head. It is said to help reduce the risk of brain injuries.

Most conventional helmets are designed for a straight impact, but in most cases the impact is at an angle. The low-friction shell can reduce the rotational forces of an oblique impact.

Security system with the brain as a model

Unlike conventional helmets, which are primarily designed and tested for a straight impact, the low-friction shell of the MIPS system mimics the brain's own protection system against rotational movement. The cerebrospinal fluid is our natural defense system that allows the brain to move offset to the skull.