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The ARAI HELMETS Contour-X Podium Helmet in size 2XL combines advanced aerodynamics with rider comfort and safety. Its lightweight construction features Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2) for enhanced strength and reduced weight, providing a sleek and organic shell design that improves airflow and overall helmet stability. The exterior shell integrates side ducts and extra super fiber belting in key areas to maintain rigidity and facilitate the easy installation of communication systems without compromising protection.
The helmet is equipped with a low-profile 3D Arai logo duct, measuring just 3.5 mm in depth, which channels air efficiently through two central 10 mm intake ports. This duct is particularly effective at low speeds and in an upright riding position, with a user-friendly short-stroke lever at the top that allows easy opening or closing even with summer or winter gloves. The logo duct is designed to break away upon impact, ensuring safety isn’t compromised.
An aerodynamic rear spoiler, inspired by the DF-X2 of the Corsair-X but redesigned for touring, sits slightly forward on the shell and is fed by three ports. It effectively draws air from behind the helmet to smooth airflow over the sides, reducing buffeting and wind fatigue during highway overtaking, which enhances rider comfort on long rides. The spoiler operates via a 3-way switch with open, midway, and closed positions, providing customizable airflow management. It is constructed to crush or break away upon impact, maintaining protection while optimizing aerodynamics.
The helmet features a 3-position sliding chin vent with a large intake volume, including a replaceable filter for added comfort and airflow control. The thicker, glove-friendly actuating mechanism allows effortless adjustment in different riding conditions. The design also incorporates an easily accessible shell exterior for mounting communication systems, with a small stitched opening on the inside of the neck roll to neatly tuck away excess wiring, ensuring a clean and professional setup.
A focus on safety, comfort, and style is evident in the helmet’s variable axis visor mounting system, which lowers the visor position by an average of 24 mm across the temples, improving peripheral vision and energy deflection. The shell flares 5 mm around the opening for easier donning and doffing, especially for new users. Overall, the Contour-X Podium Helmet offers a balanced combination of aerodynamic efficiency, rider convenience, and integrated safety features, making it an excellent choice for touring enthusiasts seeking premium helmet performance.
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