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RuRoC unveils the ultimate snow sport helmet
A world first, the RuRoC helmet from the UK is the only product on the market to offer a helmet,
goggles and detachable mask designed to work seamlessly together to combine the
ultimate in protection and product innovation.
The fully integrated helmet boasts the latest in design and technology and has been
created to fit together to form a unique seal, putting a stop to discomfort in extreme
conditions on the slopes.
With the option to wear the entire helmet or to separate the goggles, lid and mask by
the incorporation of a dynamic three way function, this cutting edge design also
features:
- A helmet that is continually regulated with a fresh supply of vented, turbulent air to ensure the head stays at the optimum temperature.
- Goggles with an invincible seal and four-way ventilation preventing any air hitting the head and resulting in zero mist, whatever the conditions.
- A fully detachable breathable mask designed to create a barrier from the elements, with a quick release fastening for ease of use, even when wearing
cumbersome gloves.
- +180°C peripheral vision offering the largest/widest lenses currently available on the market. Also compatible with any prescription glasses.
With the ability to withstand temperatures from -40°C to 50°C, RuRoC helmets also include foam liners for superior comfort and breathability, a stylish gloss finish on the adult line up and textured matt finish throughout the youth range. Lenses feature a spherical dual layer and mirror coating for ultimate vision. All our helmets are tested to meet European EN1077-2007 and American ASTM F2040 safety standards.
The Helmet package comes complete with a spare low light lens, goggle pouch and an extra set of helmet comfort fitting pads.
Suitable for all snow enthusiasts, from recreational boarders and skiers to extreme snow professionals, RuRoC offers complete protection so you can enjoy the thrills of riding the slopes this winter in comfort.
RuRoC Helmets are designed, manufactured, painted and assembled in the UK (now you don’t see that everyday). From light bulb moment through to production the RuRoc helmet concept and technology has taken over 2 years to develop.
How the RuRoC Helmet system works:
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The Helmet can be worn with or without goggles.
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Once goggles are fitted they seamlessly integrate into the Helmet. You can even wear your prescription glasses under these goggles!
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The facemask can then be attached to the helmet.
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The system is now complete, wind proof yet fully ventilated. This is how we deliver the complete package to you.
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Technology
Helmet Venting
Front view showing airways. All RuRoc helmets provide improved head coverage and protection compared to conventional helmets, they also incorporate a unique ventilation system that perpetually circulates and replaces air within the helmet to minimize fogging and sweat inside the helmet when it is being worn.
The goggles are vented on all four sides (from above, below and to the sides), so that air can both enter and escape the goggles. Apertures are also positioned to the side of the lens for evacuating air from the sides of the helmet.
Forward (oncoming) air is driven into foam lined narrow venting gaps between the mask and the goggles. Oncoming air is also driven into a foam lined venting gap in the front/centre of the face mask. This air is forced up into the goggles from underneath and also out of the tunnel at either side of the helmet.
Air behind the goggles is evacuated upwardly through vents in the brow of the goggles, and this evacuation of air is aided by air entering the brow of the goggles and flowing up into the ventilation system of the helmet shell. In other words, oncoming air is driven into the intakes of the goggles and upwardly into the exhaust channels of the helmet shell (from which it is then expelled though vents in the first outer shell section, thereby causing a vacuum which sucks air into the ventilation system of the helmet shell (from both head of the wearer and the region between the front of the helmet and the face of the wearer). Thus, the ventilation system perpetually circulates and replaces air within the helmet to minimizing fogging and sweat inside the helmet when it is being worn.
Helmet Construction
The basic helmet design uses two main sections made up of an internal liner (EPS) and a hard external shell (ABS). Multiple recessed pathways have been removed from the normally smooth EPS. This allows air to circulate and pass between this and the ABS external shell. Strategically located air intake apertures provide a constant source of forced air which is increased through motion giving the wearer more ventilation when they need it most.
The pathways formed in the EPS are crossed by a series of apertures in the ABS shell that penetrate both layers directly to the wearers head. This allows the warm air created by the wearer to rise directly up and into the pathways where the controlled intake air mixes, drawing and pulling it away causing a cooling effect. During movement the helmet is continually regulated with a fresh supply of vented, turbulent air flow. All EPS liners are supplied by leading manufacturer Styropack.
Goggle Technology
The goggles, (Polypropylene) have been specifically designed to create a sealed marriage with the helmet, incorporating more vent channels to circulate redundant air. The material is flexible, contoured to the shape of the face and surrounded by soft foam cushioning.
The vents turn wind interference into an advantage creating a controlled level of air flow and maintaining a constant anti-fogging process. This used air is then channeled into the helmet via the EPS pathways as before. The main air intake spaces are located at the bridge between goggle and helmet. This join has gaps allowing the direct driving air or wind pass into the EPS pathways.
The goggle also houses the largest available lens providing unsurpassed peripheral vision. The lenses are UV400 protected, vacuum sealed and are anti-fog coated on the interior. The goggles are also held securely in place with an expandable elastic strap allowing them to be worn as a separate piece altogether.
Mask Technology
The mask interfaces with the helmet and goggles and sits off the face. This prevents direct driving air to the face, whilst providing an effective windbreaker keeping the face warm. The mask is also detachable for when the wearer becomes too hot, wants a drink, or wishes to remove the helmet. Again, air intake apertures buffeted by foam inserts provide freedom of breath and exhaust warmed air/exhaled carbon dioxide up into goggle vent channels.
The mask is attached once the helmet and goggles are worn. The mask, which is made of a flexible material, (ABS) is squeezed, flexed inwards narrowing the distance between the two self sprung clips located at each side of the interior.
These are then pushed, slid through the locator tunnels found on each cheek vent of the helmet. These clips then snap into place and expand to normal size. This creates a tight but flexible fit with an easy mechanism to operate even when gloved. This posed many problems but the systems developed are simple and effective. This leaves a seamless communication between both helmet and goggle.
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