NEW ARAI QUANTUM MOTORCYCLE HELMET
21 September 2009 - Phoenix Distribution (NW) Ltd

Race developed for road performance

The return of the Arai Quantum name brings a motorcycle helmet that is equally suitable for hot,sporty blasts down twisty roads as it is for long periods in the saddle when all-season touring.

Arai have built a new helmet that features the much-loved “Quantum fit” but also incorporates thesuperior technology of the MotoGP-tested RX-7 GP (launched in December 2008). The result is asports-touring helmet that has been developed to offer new standards in comfort and safety.

Construction
As with every Arai, the stiff and strong outer shell forms an integral and very important part of thetotal construction. For the Quantum, the tried and trusted ’Super cLc’ (Super Complex LaminateConstruction) system was chosen.

The hand-built shell consists of three layers; two layers of Super Fibre with a middle layer of anexclusive, patented Arai fibre. Further increasing outer shell strength is the Arai ‘’Hyper Ridge’’construction at the bottom band of the helmet.

Providing riders with the safest possible helmet is paramount to Arai, which is why, unlike other brands, each and every helmet undergoes rigorous in-house safety and penetration tests similar tothat of the Snell Foundation.

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Another development that designates directly from the RX-7 GP is a visor that offers the widest fieldof view in the industry, which includes a further 5 mm each side over previous Arai helmets. Thisincreased peripheral vision improves safety, especially on crossings and when overtaking, while sports riders will value the ability to see deeper into and out of bends.

The extra wide SAI visor comes complete with mounting pins for the Pinlock inlay visor that isprovided, but not fitted, with every Quantum helmet. The Pinlock anti-mist inlay visor effectivelyprevents fogging and misting on the inside of the visor, enhancing safety and comfort. Together withthe defog position on the visor lock, fogging of the visor is completely minimalised.

Ultimate comfort
The Quantum’s inner shell foam lining is made of EPS (expanded polystyrene), but what makes itremarkable is the fact that three (sizes XS –L) to five (sizes XL - XXL) different densities are combinedin one integrated shell. This has many safety benefits over the method used by many other brandswhere separate parts with different densities are assembled together.

Much attention has been paid for the Quantum to provide a fit unrivalled in its comfort. This isimportant for every helmet, but especially for a touring helmet where all day long comfort isparamount. The lining material is an improved, two-tone Dry-Cool that always feels cool and dry tothe skin, while dispersing moisture and perspiration efficiently into the Quantum ventilation system.

The interior can easily be removed and is washable, making it easier to keep the helmet fresh. All theinterior padding is replaceable and available in different thicknesses, allowing an Arai Five Star dealer to create the perfect personal fit.

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