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Suomy (pronounced su-oh-mee) is an Italian brand of motorcycle helmets.. Since its foundation in 1997, [1] the activity of the Italian company has been strictly oriented towards the racing world, which offers valuable insights and information for the development and creation of helmets.
Shark is a French motorcycle helmet manufacturer based in Marseille. [3] [4] [5] Shark helmets are known for their safety and meet SHARP, DOT, ECE, and FIM standards. [6] [7] [8] Though the company is primarily known as a racing helmet manufacturer, they also produce urban/street helmets for commuters. [9] [5] [7]
These helmets paved the way for the current RF-1200 and X-14 models. In September 2010 the QWEST was released, the successor of the RAID II, a top-of-the-line sport touring helmet. The NXR2 helmet is the company's first to meet the (new in 2021) ECE 22-06 standard.
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Motorcycle helmets contribute to motorcycle safety by protecting the rider's head in the event of an impact. They reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and the risk of death by 42%. Their use is required by law in many countries. [1] [2] However, only 10.4% of all motorcyclists wear helmets, according to the World Health Organization in 2016. [3]
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Dainese Group helmets are branded AGV, while the suits, jackets, shock-absorbing armors and back protectors, pants, boots, gloves and accessories are branded Dainese. These products are made with materials including traditional cowhide, kangaroo skin, aramid , carbon fiber and titanium , and are sold off-the-rack, made-to-measure, or custom ...
Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protective function are sometimes worn. Soldiers wear combat helmets, often made from Kevlar or other lightweight synthetic fibers. The word helmet is derived from helm, an Old English word for a protective head covering. [1]