Traditional bike helmets are bulky things to carry around; this one from Inflabi simply deflates, gets rolled up and popped in your pocket. Inflating the helmet from empty takes about 20 seconds.
Along with packing down small when deflated, the Inflabi does offer a few other advantages over traditional helmets.
For one thing, because it's 70 percent air by volume when inflated, it's much lighter. And, because it's more flexible, it's also better able to comfortably conform to the contours of each rider's head. And due to the fact that it doesn't incorporate foam which is damaged by impacts, it should be reusable after crashes.
Of course, safety is the most important consideration. What's the point of having a light, easy fitting helmet if it doesn't do its job when impact occurs? The good news is that the designers say that the Inflabi offers four times the shock absorption of conventional foam helmets and expects to receive full European EU1078 safety certification later this year.
Inflabi's innovative bike helmets are set to launch in time for Christmas at a price of approximately €150 (US$163). Why not sign up for notification about when they're ready?
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