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Modern Helmet Tech: How MIPS and Koroyd Are Changing Safety
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This episode of the Throttle and Roast podcast explores modern helmet tech, focusing on how innovations like MIPS and Koroyd are improving rider safety. Host Niels Meersschaert discusses the core purposes of helmets—from crash protection to comfort and noise reduction—before examining common materials, such as EPS foam, and the pros and cons of traditional helmet construction. The episode reviews major global safety standards (DOT, ECE, Snell) and explains their testing methods. Finally, Niels highlights how MIPS and Koroyd represent the next wave of helmet technology, aiming to further reduce head injuries and enhance comfort for riders.
- Choosing the right motorcycle helmet - NHTSA
- How Helmets Work - Motorcycle Safety Foundation
- About Koroyd's impact tech
- Mips aquires Koroyd announcment
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