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The ARAI HELMETS Contour-X Helmet in Snake design offers advanced aerodynamic features and rider comfort for touring enthusiasts. Its lightweight outer shell, constructed with Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2), provides exceptional strength and durability while maintaining a sleek profile. The helmet's organic shape enhances airflow and reduces drag, contributing to improved stability at highway speeds. The design incorporates integrated side ducts and an extra layer of super fiber belting in critical areas to ensure rigidity and impact resistance. Its flared opening allows for easy donning and removal, which is especially beneficial for riders new to Arai helmets.
The helmet features a low-profile 3D Arai logo duct, only 3.5 mm deep, that feeds two central 10 mm intake ports for optimal ventilation. The logo duct functions well at low speeds and in an upright riding position, with a simple short-stroke lever at the top for easy open and close operation, even with gloves. The impact-resistant breakaway logo duct enhances safety, breaking away upon impact without compromising protective integrity. An aerodynamic rear spoiler, inspired by the DF-X2 of the Corsair-X but redesigned for touring, improves airflow management. It sits slightly forward on the shell and is fed by three ports, effectively smoothing airflow, reducing buffeting, and increasing stability during high-speed overtakes, which decreases rider fatigue.
Additional ventilation comes from a three-position sliding chin vent with a large intake volume and a replaceable filter, designed for easy operation with gloves. The helmet also accommodates communication systems without sacrificing protection; the exterior shell is engineered to connect seamlessly with communication devices, and a small stitched opening inside the neck roll allows for tidy wiring management. The Variable Axis System (VAS) allows for a lowered visor mounting position, providing approximately 24 mm of extra space across the temple areas to facilitate a smoother shape that deflects energy more effectively. The shell features a 5 mm flare around the opening, making it easier to put on and take off, and enhancing comfort for new users.
Overall, the Contour-X Helmet combines style, safety, and aerodynamic efficiency, making it a reliable choice for touring riders seeking performance and comfort on the road.
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