UVEX Protecting people
UVEX Protecting people
Uvex helmets is delighted to have signed Laura Tomlinson (nee Becholsteimer) as one of their very first product ambassadors. As one of the most popular and memorable riders on the Dressage circuit Laura represents all that uvex stands for on an international scale. Laura will be wearing the perfexxion helmet at home and whilst competing. Only when she rides at Grand Prix level will she revert to the traditional top hat. Following the accident suffered by her fellow dressage rider Courteney King-Dye, Laura is one of the riders who is most anxious to promote helmet safety, and for that reason chose uvex.
The recently married Laura is elegant, measured, calm and poised. She is also instantly recognisable globally and her part in ‘the Dancing Horses’ of 2012 at Greenwich has encouraged huge numbers of new enthusiasts to get in the saddle. Her relationship and partnership with Mistral Hojris (Alf) is one that has earned her legions of fans and supporters.
Top Dog!
Sherlock goes everywhere with Laura
The partnership has been instigated by Marcus Krehan of uvex and the UK Distributor of the brand, Simon Middleton of Zebra Products. MD of Zebra, Simon Middleton and his wife Lindsey actively compete and enjoy fruitful and long standing relationships with many riders throughout the disciplines.
uvex is a family run business and has been at the forefront of sporting engineering since its conception and was established in 1926. The company has an in-house museum charting the story of its development and growth, as well as its own in-house testing laboratory, situated in the centre of Bavaria in the city of Fuerth.
The mind sets of athletes are changing, along with the materials used by technologically advanced manufacturers, helping to enhance athletic performances. Demand across the disciplines for sharp looking, high performance, premium products has led uvex to the UK market where traditionalism is slowly being usurped by the demand for sleek performance products.
Uvex and Zebra would like to take this opportunity to thank Laura for becoming an Ambassador for the brand and are looking forward to working with her throughout the coming seasons.
For further information please visit www.zebraproducts.co.uk
Further information on uvex helmets:
The helmets undergo lengthy in-house testing and are Kitemarked by BSI to EN1384:1996/BSEN1384:1997 and ASTM F1163:04. Therefore satisfying the criteria required by all governing bodies and associations. The importance of correctly fitting helmets has been a long standing and contentious topic, and uvex have addressed the problems facing retailers and their staff by developing a fitting system that enables the depth of the helmets to be adjusted. The IAS 3D System.
The uvex helmets meets the highest levels of safety, comfort, quality and style. They are available in a variety of finishes and styles. From high gloss carbon black, matt black, paisley, navy blue, brown to name just a few of the options available to the rider. Uvex helmets are renowned for their superb adjustable fit, courtesy of their IAS 3D fitting system which provides a millimetre by millimetre fit enabling the helmet to fit any shape of head securely and safely. The IAS 3D system allows for the depth of the helmet to be altered, therefore satisfying the needs of riders who may have shallow, square or tall foreheads, long narrow heads or round heads. uvex helmets also only weigh approximately 335g.
The peak is made of soft and stable polyurethane foam. A higher ventilation performance is provided by the air channelling system which runs through the insert of the helmet and the shell. This technology guarantees perfect air circulation and heat removal, especially designed for high performance sports and perfected in the world of speed cycling. This system performs like a high tech personal temperature controlled air conditioning system, ensuring the head remains cool. The removable, machine washable high tech lining of the helmet is a hygienic, anti-bacterial, anti-allergy , moisture wicking material which is interwoven with silver fibres which prevents bacterial growth and odours.
The appearance of the helmet is as impressive as its performance. The soft harness is fully adjustable and has a synthetic leather chin strap cover which does not sweat, stain or rot. The surface can be wiped clean to maintain a sleek appearance and there is no possibility of fading, staining or ripping.
There are also optional accessories that can be bought. A winter inner lining and matching winter ear pads that feature an acoustic membrane that ensures your ability to hear and balance are not hampered.
RRP: £ 59.95 - £599.95
For further information about the range of helmets and the safety eyewear please contact: www.zebraproducts.co.uk
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