Rudy Project 2019 ENG

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AERO HELMETS | TECHNOLOGY BIKE HELMETS

Phenomenal performance, innovative technological concepts, breathtaking aerodynamics and distinctive design language redefine the pinnacle of the aero helmets segment.

VORTEX KILLER SYSTEM REMOVABLE OPTICAL SHIELD

The fully integrated and removable front shield will ensure maximized protection and enhanced aerodynamics while eliminating annoying glare and eye fatigue. Bulding on RP Optics advanced lens technology, the polycarbonate visor combines cutting edge coatings ensuring protection against UV rays and minimizing eye strain allowing athletes to stay focused only on their performance. That’s why all our aero helmets features a removable optical shields.

The Vortex Killer System is designed to aid in the straightening of the airflow over the rear of the helmet. The scientific combination of the helmet geometry and the side vents helps in managing these vortex low pressure points which create drag and instability. Air is directed, through a proprietary channel system, over the neck and shoulder areas at a different rate or volume than the oncoming free air. The Air director creates a high/low pressure area, on each side, so that air coming from the right vent goes to the opposite side of the Director and then flows out. And vice versa for the other side. Acceleration of air means more ventilation to help with sweat evaporation.

ZERO TORQUE

The directional torque is the natural reaction of a wing shape to self-align with the outside wind forces and it is the main cause of discomfort on riders neck especially over long distance races. The Boost 01, for example, offers more than a 12% aero drag reduction compared to a traditional road helmet along with a 65% reduction in neck torque.

UNIVERSAL DORSAL RIDGE Inspired by sharks, the dorsal ridge helps converting sideways force into a forward force, like it was a long tailed helmet. It gives more surface only when it is necessary, as with a cross wind, while it remains small for less frontal area effect.

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Using parts of the patented Vortex Killer System, there are specific high radius lower edges along the bottom of the helmetS. This links to the rear section which has new side scoops with specific NACA duct shaping, Boost 01 and Boost Pro are able to pull air around riders neck and off the shoulders for improved aerodynamics.

864 gr

978 gr

0,05 Nm

0,14 Nm

wind average drag (wad)

wind average drag (wad)

wind average drag (wat)

wind average torque (wat)

(Thanks to the constant feedback of professional athletes in both road and triathlon bike, countless hours in the wind tunnel, form factors and data analysis with experienced designers and engineers, we developed revolutionary helmets leading us to virtually dominate the Lava Magazine helmet count at the Ironman World Championship Kailua-Kona Hawaii seven years in a roll)

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