The era of MIPs dominance in the bike helmet safety tech world is coming to an end, as a new challenger emerges from the UK - RLS (Release Layer System). This innovative system deflects rotational impact away from the head, reducing the risk of brain trauma by up to 84% when compared to traditional helmets. The device is cleverly positioned outside the helmet's outer shell.
According to founder Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, his team spent years perfecting the RLS technology in a series of warehouse bays in East London. The breakthrough came when they decided to move their device from the inside to the outside of the helmet. The result is a system that reduces concussion risk by four times.
RLS's first commercial helmet available with their tech, the Canyon Deflectr RLS, has been put through rigorous testing at Virginia Tech University's safety lab, earning its highest rating. The bike looks like any other mountain bike helmet on paper, but beneath the surface lies a genius system that protects the basal skull and keeps riders cool in extreme conditions.
When trying out the Deflectr RLS, I found it to be well-made and virtually unnoticeable - what you want from a bike helmet! The only odd choice of strap may take some getting used to. With its massive vents at the top and large intake and exhaust vents working together, this helmet keeps temperatures down.
RLS claims that their Deflectr RLS is just the first in a line of helmets designed for various terrains - not just bike riding but also motorcycles, climbing, and construction. And with a price tag of $160, it's significantly more affordable than some high-end helmets.
The future looks bright for RLS as they continue to innovate and expand their safety tech offerings. For now, they're giving traditional helmet manufacturers a run for their money in the quest to protect cyclists from head trauma.
According to founder Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, his team spent years perfecting the RLS technology in a series of warehouse bays in East London. The breakthrough came when they decided to move their device from the inside to the outside of the helmet. The result is a system that reduces concussion risk by four times.
RLS's first commercial helmet available with their tech, the Canyon Deflectr RLS, has been put through rigorous testing at Virginia Tech University's safety lab, earning its highest rating. The bike looks like any other mountain bike helmet on paper, but beneath the surface lies a genius system that protects the basal skull and keeps riders cool in extreme conditions.
When trying out the Deflectr RLS, I found it to be well-made and virtually unnoticeable - what you want from a bike helmet! The only odd choice of strap may take some getting used to. With its massive vents at the top and large intake and exhaust vents working together, this helmet keeps temperatures down.
RLS claims that their Deflectr RLS is just the first in a line of helmets designed for various terrains - not just bike riding but also motorcycles, climbing, and construction. And with a price tag of $160, it's significantly more affordable than some high-end helmets.
The future looks bright for RLS as they continue to innovate and expand their safety tech offerings. For now, they're giving traditional helmet manufacturers a run for their money in the quest to protect cyclists from head trauma.
! The fact that it deflects rotational impact and reduces brain trauma by up to 84% is mind-blowing. I've been riding my mountain bike for years, and the thought of wearing a helmet with such advanced tech is amazing. $160 might seem steep for some, but if it's half as good as they claim, it's worth every penny. I'm excited to see where this new technology takes us... maybe one day we'll have helmets that can adapt to our riding style 
. The fact that it's affordable at $160 is huge too - traditional helmets can be pretty pricey. But I'm curious to see how RLS scales up and what kind of new products they'll come out with... maybe we'll start seeing these things on skateboards or something? 
They've done their research and found a way to deflect rotational impact outside the helmet, it's genius stuff really.
And $160 seems like a pretty steep price tag considering some other helmets are half as good. BUT on the flip side, if this tech can really keep you cool in extreme conditions and is basically invisible under the helmet, I'm all for it! 
I guess what's really confusing me is that traditional manufacturers are getting "ran" by RLS... is that a good thing or bad for cyclists? 
I've been riding my bike for years and never thought about how much more safer helmets could be 
The idea of deflecting rotational impact outside the helmet's outer shell makes total sense 
Can't wait to try one out, but what about durability? How long will it last with all that innovation 
. The fact that it's now available for different terrains like motorcycles and climbing is super exciting 
. $160 seems like a pretty good price considering the safety benefits 
. I'm curious to know more about how it works, though - how exactly does the device deflect rotational impact? Is it comfy for long rides or is it more of an "I gotta wear this" kind of thing 
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... kinda like how my old school computer had this sick cooling fan that kept it from overheating 
. Anyway, back to bike helmets - I remember when they were just plain basic and you'd have to tape 'em up to keep 'em secure 
. Now, with all these fancy techs comin' out, it's like we're livin' in a sci-fi movie 
! This RLS system is like, whoa... deflecting rotational impact? That's wild 
. Bring it on, RLS! 
. The fact that they moved the device outside the helmet was pure genius 
, I mean who needs all that extra weight and bulk inside? 
, I just hope traditional manufacturers step up their game or we might see some RLS-only brands popping up soon 
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and let innovation take over! The future of bike safety looks bright 
. One thing though, $160 is still a bit steep for me - but hey, if it's 4 times safer than traditional helmets, maybe it's worth it 