Alpinestars Supertech M8 Echo Helmet

Years of experience designing and manufacturing innovative motorsports technology has given Alpinestars a mastery in outfitting racers, drivers and riders of all types. The Alpinestars Supertech M8 helmet was built from the ground up to be comfortable and protective while still offering high levels of performance for off-road riding and motocross. The Supertech M8 Helmet is constructed of a multi-composite shell and multi-density EPS polymer for for keeping impact energy from reaching your head. Mips® safety system How does the Mips® safety system work? The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational motion than linear motion because it has shear properties similar to water or gel. When different parts of the brain move relative to each other because of rotational motion, the tissues can stretch, which can cause concussions or other brain injuries. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions and more severe brain injury in oblique hits to the head. The Mips® safety system consists of a low friction layer mounted inside the helmet. In a crash, the low friction layer is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. This is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury. reduces slow glancing rotational impact energy that commonly causes concussions on off-road rides. Emergency release cheek pads along with the "Eject" inflation system allow for emergency removal of the helmet with less stress and movement on the spine.

Four shell sizes spread across the XS-2XL size range help keep a low profile and lightweight helmet that fits well. A micro-adjustable pad fine tunes the helmet tilt so you'll have the optimum view out of the eye port no matter what your riding style. Specially designed vents flow air into the helmet around your head to improve comfort when things heat up. Fit a hydration system tube into either side of the helmet to stay hydrated on your next enduro or casual ride.

The Alpinestars S-M8 Helmet is packed full or safety and comfort features, perfect for your single track ride or motocross race.

Features:

• Lightweight multi-composite combination shell: uni-directional carbon composite with an aramid layer
• Shell layers with an epoxy resin bonding for limited outer shell deflection so that the energy spreads wider and is better absorbed by the EPS liner Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid, energy absorbing foam. In the helmet industry, EPS is the most common means of energy management to protect the brain. Generic EPS is often referred to as “Styrofoam” (a trademarked name owned by the Dow Chemical Company). Premium helmet producers utilize multi-density EPS liners to balance comfort, safety and performance.
• Four shell sizes
• Multi-density EPS polymer liner four section construction that allows for specific densities of polymer to be prepared for different zones around the helmet lining
• Patented A-Head fit system allows the M8 to be tuned exactly to the riders preference with a micro-adjustable pad that is connected to the inner shell
• Patented visor release system ensures the peak detaches from the helmet if subjected to a significant impact while maintaining shell integrity
• Base of the S-M8 has been sculpted for collarbone protection and includes an energy absorbing pad
• Mips® safety system
• Emergency Release System cheek pads
• Designed to allow a helmet eject inflation system to be fitted into the inside crown of the shell (sold separately)
• Wide 26mm chin strap
• Visor designed to direct air flow along with intake and exhaust vents
• Hydration compatible
• Removable and washable Coolmax liner
• DOT and ECE certified The ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) standard is quite a bit younger than the current DOT standard, and in many ways offers a more comprehensive battery of testing than its American cousin. ECE standards test for safety features that can contribute to avoiding an accident altogether, such as the optical quality of approved face shields and safety factors not directly related to impact, such as shell rigidity. Unlike the DOT, every ECE certified helmet model must actually be tested against the standard by an independent lab before it is available for sale with an ECE sticker.