Can Am helmets: types and characteristics

Can Am helmets are the result of many years of work by Bombarider Recreation Product, INC. (BPR), founded in 1942 in the Canadian city of Valcourt, Quebec. Despite the fact that the production of protective equipment is not the main activity, its high quality was appreciated by lovers of sports recreation in many countries of the world.

History of appearance

INC BPR Can Am has been developing and selling high-quality sports equipment since its inception: snowmobiles, ATVs, ATVs, motor boats. Since 2012, the owner of the sports division of BPR was the investment company Bain Capital, which bought 50% of the shares. The replacement of owners allowed the sports segment of the production to develop with greater dynamics and expand sales markets, making Can Am a helmet an indispensable attribute for many athletes.

Classification and applications

Any use of open vehicles requires equipment that makes the trip not only safe, but also more convenient, protecting from wind, snow and sand.

Can Am helmet is the main element of comprehensive protection for vehicle travel, developed by the company. In connection with the specificity of the equipment produced, several basic types of head protection are offered to the buyer's choice: cross, fully closed, open and semi-open.

To improve communication between the passenger and the driver, or team members to the helmets, a CB & Coomunication communication system, a communication activation button for passengers and a headset (microphone, speaker) are provided.

The quality of the products is confirmed by international certificates: DOT and ECE

Using:

• Can Am's snowmobile helmet is a fully enclosed modular Ski-Doo series. Can AM JSX-4 & ST3, Modular 3 also belong to closed models, they are used for trips in the cold season on any type of transport.
• For ATVs, spiders, motorcycles - semi-open and cross, depending on the type of ride. Models: XP-R2, XP3; XC-4, X1, XC-3 and Enduro. Adolescent Can Am helmets: Junior Cross X1 Graffiti, X-1 Blaze.
• Fully open models - for trips in the summer at low speeds. Can Am ST-2 fiberglass, ST-3 composite polycarbonate, ST-5 composite thermoplastic.

Design features of cross models

Cross Can Am helmet, designed for aggressive riding with an increased risk of injury. Has a reinforced body with a forward chin. The material used depends on the model: XP-R2 - carbon with aramid fibers, XP3 - fiberglass; XC-4 XC-3 and Enduro - composite polycarbonate; X1 - organic fiberglass (ABS).

1. Required element - a visor, protecting from flying ground and snow. Reliable fixation and easy adjustment, anti-glare effect.
2. Most models are produced without a visor and come complete with protective goggles. The exception is Enduro with full face and head protection.
3. Because of the increased resistance to impact, it has a weighted body and, when traveling at high speeds, carries an increased load on the head and cervical spine. Aluminum screws for fixing the outer cover. At the top of the helmet has a soft elongated shape, providing protection to the nose. For a better fit, some models are equipped with a cheek pumping system.
4. A special ventilation system includes holes in the front and rear of the helmet
5. Convenient interior decoration.

Closed and open types of helmets

The closed Can Am modular helmet provides complete protection to the entire head and face, while leaving a wide visible area. Movable protective glass with a special coating from scratches, the ventilation system provides 8 holes and air outlet from the inside of the helmet. The airtightness of the housing protects against the ingress of dust, water and snow. Folding protection of the nose and chin. The interior has a special lining Dry Lex, made of moisture and antibacterial tissue. Case: multidirectional composite material, carbon, aramid fibers. The back of the case can be equipped with a flashlight with a button. Adjusting the fitting distance to the face of the rubberized mask of the ventilation system. The package includes an additional solar filter, an anti-mist, additional lighting (BV2S).

Light models:

• The semi-open helmet provides for a convenient removable chin, which has either a fully closed form, or a half-open with holes. The rising glass. A ventilation system is provided. Models: Can AM ST1 Hibrid, ST1 Hibrid Full Face.
• The fully open Can Am helmet, has no chin, there is a folding visor coated with scratches, and also fixing straps. Visor ST-2, ST-5 - depending on the model. Upper ventilation system, hypoallergenic breathing internal part.

Total

High resistance to loads, a thoughtful functional and a competent combination of modern design with reliability - this is only part of the positive that can be said about the helmet Can Am. Reviews of the owners speak of reliability and convenience, but only if the helmet was matched to the size. Possible discomfort due to the squeezing of the belt points of the temporal head and unsuccessful landing mask air intake ventilation system.