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On test: Las Helmets Istrion

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Published on Thursday, 27 May 2010 08:22

Written by Luca Salvatelli

A well kept and very safe helmet

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Las Helmet Istrion has the cap made with the now widely molding technique, which allows a significant weight savings compared to an increase in the rigidity of the cap itself. The density of foam used is 100mg/l.

The helmet is entirely made by hand in Italy and is expected to improve code traceability for any warranty work. Wide range of accessories available as spare parts (interior, strap, bezel, etc.). Twenty-seven holes of ventilation, in addition to internal grooves that improve the ventilation. The strap is made of polyester with a special spinning that absorbs sweat and keeps the softness over time. The control system of the helmet is based on the Cat Eyes 3-axis and this also allows adjustment of the occipital strap while the large wheel to adjust the set-up with one hand even with winter gloves. Is also provided for the chin strap. The interior, removable and washable, is realized in Coolmax fabrics and sanitized, which absorbs sweat and keeps head dry, is expected to retinal anti-insect, and a summer internal that will improve the filling ventilation; fillings are also applied on lateral branches and on the rear. In the optional bezel is available for use by mountain bike. Series, however, the bag carries a helmet and reflective inserts. The helmet is available in one size adjustable 53-61. Available colours are: white, black/white silver, white/blue red, white/blue blue, white/black orange. The declared weight is 270 grams, while we detected 268 with padded winter (heavier). The helmets has approvals CE, CPSC, AS. It’s also available a Lady version, with different designs and colours.

Road test

The helmet Las, while not exactly surprised by the content weight, but comparable to other products in this price range, the other part amazing for its high build quality. Excellent surface finish, bright colours, excellent interior. The latter, in the winter version, are truly above the competition in quality and comfort, excellent choice to introduce the padded inserts also on plastic parts that make up the system of regulation and containment of the helmet in the rear. The great occipital height adjustment system and practice the wheel to adjust the size of the helmet. Always useful the bag helmet and the padding and chin strap summer. The weight in the head do not bother, instead we can appreciate the feeling of absolute comfort and security afforded by internal guaranteed by the shell that protects the head well, especially in the lower part, and the neck. Excellent adjustment system that ensures a stable helmet to the head. The chin strap is useful and comfortable as well as the capacity of the strap to absorb the sweat. Always good ventilation of the helmet, which was further improved by the summer inner, which ensures an even better air passage. In conclusion, a helmet with excellent quality, not light, it is true, but by the excellent constructive care, well made and comfortable interior, but especially with a wraparound cover that protects the head well and with a control system which ensures the helmet well firm on the head. A helmet, then, for those who seek the ultimate in safety and comfort in a helmet, but especially for those who think that a helmet is to protect the head first, then comes everything else. The price of around 95 Euros reflecting the build quality absolutely perfect, and the helmet of his undoubted positive attributes.

Positive aspects

Realization Made in Italy

Build quality

Realization of Interior

Regulation system

Comfort

Aeration

Head protection

Negative aspects

Weight not content

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Website: www.lashelmets.com