While checking out the EWS pits, we stopped by on the Specialized team area, and while talking to Curtis Keene we spied his awesome new custom D3 helmet. Eight months ago Red Bull decided they wanted to do a custom painted helmet for Curtis that would represent who he is and do something a little bit special. Curtis met with the Creative Artists Saucegroup, sat down and brainstormed on some ideas and this is what they came up with. Artwork was sent to Airtrix in Santa Barbara, Ca and months later they have this unique piece of art.

The helmet is split in half. One side Northern California the other Southern Ca. Curtis was born and raised in NorCal and currently lives in so cal- Santa Monica, Ca
The helmet is split in half. One side Northern California the other Southern Ca. Curtis was born and raised in NorCal and currently lives in so cal- Santa Monica, Ca
Curtis has a slight obsession with Mexican food.  So they put a Taco truck on it.
Curtis has a slight obsession with Mexican food. So they put a Taco truck on it.
Since the age of 10, Curtis has been a HUGE Metallica fan.  So his name was done in Metallica Album lettering (that's his favorite part )
Since the age of 10, Curtis has been a HUGE Metallica fan. So his name was done in Metallica Album lettering (that’s his favorite part )
The Norcal side features the Golden Gate Bridge and Redwood trees
The Norcal side features the Golden Gate Bridge and Redwood trees
The Socal side features beaches, palm trees and the ever famous Hollywood Sign  and Grizzly Bears just because they're cool
The Socal side features beaches, palm trees and the ever famous Hollywood Sign
and Grizzly Bears just because they’re cool
Curtis and his custom Troy Lee D3
Curtis and his custom Troy Lee D3

Words: Trev Worsey Photos: Manne Schmitt


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