first look: Giro Xar helmet

19 Jul 2010

Giro have just announced the brand spanking new Xar helmet.

The Xar is so fresh we’re only just allowed to announce it. It’s an evolution of the successful Xen helmet and looks great for pedally, gnarly riding.

Check it out…

Here’s the official word from UK Giro distro Madison.

“With our icebike show starting on Sunday (running though to Thurs) @ our Milton Keynes distribution centre here’s a sneak peak at Giro’s new Xar (an evolution of the legendary Xen – £114.99srp – due Feb 2011) and their new Roc Loc 5 fit system that will be rolling out on selected models in the 2011 range (incl. the Xar).”

Today’s All Mountain riders crush the climbs and as well as they shred the descents.
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Their bikes beautifully merge minimal weight, climbing prowess and downhill capability. The riders are buying the best—XTR, SRAM XX, carbon Haven wheels and more—and are ushering in a new standard for all-mountain performance. Just as riding styles and bikes have evolved, so must the helmet.

The new Xar, inspired by the Xen, but designed to meet the performance needs of today’s progressive all-mountain rider.

The XAR offers all the features you’ve come to expect from Giro’s top-level trail-riding helmets—P.O.V. adjustable visor; full coverage in-mold composition with EPS foam and polycarbonate shell; Roll Cage reinforcement; and the new Roc Loc 5 fit system – the XAR truly heralds a new era of performance, comfort and style.

At the heart of this helmet you’ll find 17 Wind Tunnel vents as well as optimized interna channeling, and the visor is vented to increase airflow. Breathability on the XAR is incredible; there’s never been a lid this breathable on dirt. Even the padding is extraordinary thanks in part to X-Static anti-microbial fabric.

•The evolution of the legendary Xen.

•In-mold construction with EPS foam and /XAR/ streamlined shape.

•Sleek, three-piece polycarbonate shell.

•Painted and waterslide P.O.V. visor.

•17 massive of All The new KingWind Tunnel vents, internal Mountain and vented visor. channeling

•Outboard, skate-style webbing.

•X-Static antimicrobial padding.

•Available January 2011.

•Roc Loc 5 fit system

•Price 150€.

Giro are also announcing the launch of their all new Rocloc 5 system…

Roc Loc 5. After more than two-years of development, Giro introduces Roc Loc 5. This ground-breaking fit system provides an entirely unique user experience with an unmatched level of comfort, stability, adjustability and weight savings.

With Roc Loc 5, you can easily dial-in both fit tension and adjust vertical position with a single hand. Just twist the dial for a tighter feel on rough terrain, then back it off a notch and relax across the flats or a warm climb.

Even with these remarkable features, Roc Loc 5 is still 40-percent lighter than its popular predecessor, Roc Loc 4.