News | Kali Protectives Launches New Deep Coverage Maya Helmet
Protective specialist Kali Protectives just launched a new trail helmet called Maya. The $100 USD helmet has not only a unique look but also a lot of interesting features like an integrated camera mount and a special, cone shaped multi-density EPS foam for improved impact dissipation. Find all information in this official press release:
Would you rather be hit by a 2×4 or a pillow? It’s a stupid question, but one that our current helmet standards don’t do enough to address. So we’ve built our Maya using a combination of cone shaped multi-density EPS, paired with a softer density foam around the head.
This combination of materials allows us to use our lowest foam density ever. While helmets typically utilize a foam density between 100-120 g per cubit liter, the density in our Maya is around 70 g. The benefit to using this softer foam is that it dissipates impacts faster and more efficiently.
In our pursuit of safety, we haven’t forgotten the other features that make helmets “Enduro” worthy. Which is why the Maya incorporates things like an integrated camera and light mount and a break resistant moto style visor. Other features include an antimicrobial liner with bug netting, our floating dual closure system for easy adjustments, and twelve vents with internal channeling for great ventilation.
Launch Video
Features
- COMPOSITE FUSION PLUS™ Technology: incorporates cone shaped multi-density EPS foam for improved impact dissipation
- Uses softest density foam in the mountain bike segment, because softer is better
- Break resistant FlexyBill™ visor
- Integrated Camera/Light Mount. Works with GoPro™, Contour™, and Light & Motion™
- Antimicrobial liner with integrated bug netting
- 5 Forward and 7 rearward facing vents, with deep internal channeling for ventilation
- Dual Closure Fit System which auto height adjusts
Facts
- Weighs 350 g
- USA pricing is $100
- Available in size S/M and M/L
- Colors are Matte Black, EnduroBro Blue, and White/Black Duo
- Shipping today-ish (or whenever the California longshoremen strike is resolved)
Words: Kali PR Studio Images: Brad Holmes Photography Action Image: Saris Mercanti / Kali Protectives
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