Bell Helmets, makers of helmets, have launched the new Pro Star helmet reinforced by TeXtreme.
Utilising the novel TeXtreme carbon fibre, Bell Helmets managed to build the lightest and strongest shells ever. For 2016, Bell set out to re-establish its flagship model in the motorcycle market with the introduction of the Pro Star. Bell sought to reduce the weight of the shell by as much as possible and through incorporating TeXtreme into the layup, the weight of the shell of the Pro Star helmet was reduced by 21 per cent without sacrificing any mechanical properties, according to press release.Bell Helmets, makers of helmets, have launched the new Pro Star helmet reinforced by TeXtreme.Utilising the novel TeXtreme carbon fibre, Bell Helmets #
Chris Sacket, VP of Bell Powersports said, “For the new Pro Star we wanted to take shell technology to the next level and by using the ultra-thin TeXtreme carbon fibre material we managed to engineer our best shell ever. The unique characteristics of the TeXtreme material enabled us to reduce 1/5 of the weight and still have the same high level of performance.”
TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fibre reinforcements is used in a large number of sports and competitions Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Le Mans, bicycles, ice hockey, surfing, rowing shells, golf, tennis, skis, snowboards. Alongside the sporting goods industry, TeXtreme is also used in a wide variety of aerospace and industrial applications.
Andreas Martsman, VP marketing and sales of Oxeon AB said, “We are proud to see the latest application using our carbon fibre materials hitting the market and that TeXtreme have been a key factor in the construction of the shell. For anyone looking for a solution requiring ultra-light weight we can provide the knowledge for how to construct it and the materials to create the weight savings and mechanical performance needed. The Pro Star helmet is another outstanding reference for what value the TeXtreme Technology brings.”
The Pro Star helmet was introduced at the AIM expo in Orlando, held from October 15 to 18, 2015, and is also a part of the ongoing EICMA show in Milan. (GK)
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