AGV has unveiled its PistaGP helmet, the first product of the AGV Standards program that creates a helmet's fit from a laser scan of the rider's head.
Traditional helmets designs begin with the outer shell first, with the internals designed after, resulting in helmets that fit various generic head shapes. That's not a problem if your head is one of those shapes. Otherwise, you'll usually have to sacrifice some element of comfort for a decent overall fit.
AGV Standards starts with the inside first, with laser scanners creating a digital version of a rider's head. This digital scan can be used to create a 3D model with exact measurements various contours on the head. For the PistaGP, AGV recruited MotoGP star Valentino Rossi to help with development.
With Rossi's digitized measurements, AGV was able to produce a helmet with the internals customized to fit the multiple-time World Champion's head. The interior lining is pre-shaped for Rossi's head for optimum fit.
"I am very happy with the PistaGP, it feels like I am not wearing a helmet," says Rossi, who has been working with AGV on the PistaGP for three years. "Its aerodynamics have increased, with excellent ventilation and exaggerated visibility, like switching from the TV to the cinema."
The PistaGP's outer shell is also adjustable via specially calibrated cylinders in the housing, producing a fit that is also optimized for the rider. Added benefit from the inside-out design philosophy are a more compact shape and reduced weight.
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