modern bicycle helmets

safety first.
we all know that bicycle helmets commonly feature a hard plastic shell with an elongated shape that protects your forehead during forward fall, decreasing the force of impact. this typical form of protective head gear usually features long vents cut through the top of the shell that provide increased airflow during long distance treks. the ventilation system also helps to absorb your perspiration, but for the casual biker style and comfort remains tops. here's a look at some modern takes on the bicycle helmet:



yakkay 'smart one' collection
clockwise from top left: paris blue red; milano blue denim; tokyo new jazz; luzern black

Escape Route Number 2

You can easily mistake the Rapunzel for a canister, instead its an easy-to-use safety-descending device. Designed by SADI student Sin Sun Ho, this safety line can be used in highrise buildings. You more or less have to glide down the side of a wall (Batman style), holding onto its secure wrist capsule design.

Designer: Sin Sun Ho