Why You Want to Wear Lazer KinetiCore Helmets: Virginia Tech 5-Star Protection Rated
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Check out our new line of adult and kid helmets and why we're pretty excited about- Lazer helmets lead the pack with unmatched 5-star protection ratings from Virginia Tech, at stellar prices too.
For over a decade, Virginia Tech’s independent helmet testing lab has offered unbiased protection ratings to help consumers determine which helmets best reduce concussion risks. The lab uses real-world testing protocols to determine how well a helmet can protect against the risk of traumatic brain injuries in the event of a crash, and testing is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.
The Virginia Tech helmet safety rating system is a comprehensive evaluation process designed to measure the protective performance of bicycle helmets. Developed in collaboration with theInsurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the system uses rigorous testing methods to assess how well helmets reduce linear acceleration and rotational velocity during various impact scenarios that mimic real-world cycling accidents.
The primary goal is to provide consumers with reliable, science-backed information to help them choose helmets that offer the highest level of protection against head injuries. Using the STAR (Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk) methodology, helmets are assigned ratings from one to five stars, with 5-STAR helmets offering the best performance. Virginia Tech strongly recommends using any helmet with a 4-STAR or 5-STAR rating, as these models provide the highest levels of head protection.
LAZER HELMETS SHINE IN VIRGINIA TECH RATINGS
Since the introduction of the Virginia Tech helmet rating system, Lazer has led the pack with its extensive lineup of high-performing helmets. Offering an assortment of 4-STAR and 5-STAR rated helmets, Lazer is continually recognized for its outstanding protection technology and helmet features.
Lazer’s revolutionary KinetiCore rotational impact technology plays a key role in the number of high-performing helmets. KintiCore is Lazer’s proprietary helmet technology designed to enhance rider protection by integrating crumple zones directly into the helmet’s structure. These zones effectively absorb rotational and direct impact forces, offering lightweight protection and improved ventilation without compromising performance.
Taking cycling protection a step forwards is no easy task. Helmets are getting lighter and more protective, but most include rotational impact protection as an added-on extra rather than a built-in part of the helmet itself.
Lazer decided to tear up the rules when it came to protection. They wanted to design helmets with improved impact protection built into the helmet.
And following a decade of experimentation, perseverance, endless simulations and inspiration and innovation, the result is KinetiCore, a brand new benchmark in protection.
KinetiCore helmets do not simply offer enhanced impact protection, they also feature a whole range of new features that will appeal to all types of cyclist, from road warriors looking to shave seconds off their times to mountain bikers shredding the singletrack and commuters aiming to boost comfort and protection when riding through heavy traffic to the office.
COMPREHENSIVE LINEUP OF 5-STAR HELMETS
Lazer’s growing roster of 4-STAR and 5-STAR helmets caters to a wide range of cyclists, from road racers to mountain bikers and urban commuters. Each helmet combines cutting-edge protection technologies, like KinetiCore, with specific features optimized for different riding styles. Check out our accessories page or stop in the shop to see our Lazer helmet lineup for adults and kids.