ALPINESTARS Supertech M8 Helmet – Factory Black/Yellow/Blue – Small
The ALPINESTARS Supertech M8 Helmet (Part Number: 8302922-1578-SM) is a state-of-the-art racing helmet engineered for optimal safety, comfort, and performance. Crafted with a multi-composite shell that combines uni-directional carbon fiber with aramid layers, this helmet offers exceptional radial strength and impact resistance. The advanced molding technology ensures that the shell effectively deflects and absorbs impact energy, minimizing transmitted forces to the rider. The epoxy resin bonding enhances the helmet’s structural integrity, providing a reliable barrier against high-impact scenarios, whether on the track or during extreme riding conditions.
The helmet features a multi-density EPS liner that is specifically designed to dissipate energy upon impact. Its layered construction allows for zone-specific density customization, enhancing impact absorption and ensuring a close, comfortable fit. The liner’s shape is engineered to conform to the rider’s head, while the four-section design improves overall energy management, comfort, and fit. Additionally, the helmet incorporates an A-Head fitting height and angle adjustment system, offering ultra-specific customization to suit individual rider preferences for optimal comfort and stability during high-speed riding.
Safety is further prioritized with a comprehensive visor release system that securely holds the visor in place while allowing for easy detachment during extreme conditions or impacts. This system is designed to prevent damage to the helmet and reduce leverage that could cause rotational forces, ultimately protecting the rider*s neck and spine. The helmet’s base is sculpted with a relief section that clears the collarbone, complemented by an energy absorption pad over the area, made from flexible rubber to absorb impact forces. The polypropylene chinbar adds lateral deflection, increasing impact protection for the collarbones.
The Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS?) integrated into the Supertech M8 helmet significantly reduces rotational forces during impacts, mitigating the risk of brain injuries like concussions. The low-friction slip layer within the helmet allows for controlled movement of the inner padding relative to the outer shell, dissipating rotational energy and protecting the rider’s brain from gyration forces. For emergency situations, the helmet includes an Emergency Release System (ERS) that facilitates quick and safe removal of the side cheek padding, which is crucial for medical support. Additionally, an optional *Eject* inflation system can be installed inside the crown, enabling emergency helmet removal without putting strain on the rider*s spine.
The helmet*s wider chin-strap (26 mm) is crafted from woven poly yarn for a soft, comfortable feel while providing a secure fit with a double D-ring system. The overall weight of the helmet is approximately 17.4 ounces, ensuring lightweight comfort without compromising safety. Every component of the ALPINESTARS Supertech M8 has been meticulously designed and tested for durability, energy absorption, and optimal performance, making it an ideal choice for professional racers and serious riders seeking the highest level of protection.
* Multi-composite shell: combines uni-directional carbon fiber with aramid layers for high impact resistance and radial strength* Epoxy resin bonding: enhances shell strength and energy management capabilities* Multi-density EPS liner: zone-specific impact absorption for optimized safety and fit* A-Head adjustment system: allows precise customization of helmet height and angle for comfort and stability* Visor release system: secure attachment with easy detachment to prevent damage and rotational forces* Relief sculpted helmet base: clears collarbone area with integrated energy absorption pad for impact protection* Polypropylene chinbar: provides lateral deflection to improve impact protection for collarbones* MIPS? technology: reduces rotational forces transferred to the brain during impacts* Low-friction slip layer: allows movement between padding and shell to dissipate rotational energy* Emergency Release System (ERS): enables safe and quick removal of cheek padding and helmet in emergencies* Eject inflation system (optional): facilitates emergency helmet removal without spine strain* Comfort chin-strap: 26 mm woven poly yarn for softness and secure fit with double D-ring closure* Lightweight design: approximately 17.4 ounces for optimal comfort during extended wear
