The Uvex Supersonnix Helmet
The uvex supersonnix is designed for children and their growing developing head shapes, in a range of styles, colours and designs that appeal. They weigh approx. 335g, and have a ventilation system which funnels air over the top of the head.
Uvex have created and patented an IAS 3D system which adjusts to both your head size and shape, enabling you to have the helmet style that you truly want, that is not restricted by the currently traditional rigid shell shape. Very often you do see that riders wanting a particular style of helmet sacrifice the fit for the look that they want, thereby compromising their own safety. This does not happen with uvex helmets.
The free floating design of the IAS 3D ring system means that it adjusts not only around the circumference of the head by means of operating a dial, but also internally over the top of the head, therefore altering the depth of the fit to suit either shallow foreheads or deep foreheads. This very much works in favour of the retailer as well as the customer because they only need to stock approximately a third of the volume of helmets to cater for the same number of clients, reducing the space needed in their shop, and their financial outlay, allowing for a wider variety of different products to browse through.
Because the helmet adjusts, this means the fit is better and in no way compromised by the changing needs and size of a maturing skull, or a changing hairstyle. Parents also no longer have the same financial barrier to ensuring the safety and protection of their child, because the helmet alters. And of course the fact that the helmet can be adjusted means that parents with sibling and subsequent friends and just the one pony do not have to risk the dangers of compromise with a one shape-one size helmet. The adjustability allows for more consistent protection.
The scenario where parents ask for ‘a helmet they can grow into’ demonstrates perfectly why uvex have spent so much time, money and effort on extensive research throughout the arenas of all extreme sports to provide a 3D adjustable cost effective solution for head protection and safety.
With the advent of the uvex helmet the days of ‘buying a second hat riding hat’ are that much closer to being at an end. And surely something that everyone should be celebrating now that the solution to an age old problem has been presented.
Finally, the ventilation system in the very lightweight uvex helmets, which actively pulls air over the head and funnels it away, means that the days of ‘Helmet Hair’ are well and truly over. Historically this and the weight of a helmet has been a barrier to small children willingly putting their headgear on.
Sadly we cannot educate all of the members of the General Public, who may ‘think it’s fine to share a hat’ but the magazines, the retailers, the industry as a whole, and the manufacturers are doing their utmost to circumvent accidents, and to educate, protect and prevent through design.
In addition the supersonnix can be accessorised by uvex flashing lights that are affixed with clips to the shell of the helmet. These are battery operated and can be set to flash intermittently, therefore meaning that they work as a visual safety aid, provide light to see the way, and also a means of easily locating each other on dark nights. These are available at approx. RRP £6.50 each.
Available in sizes 49 – 52 cm and 52 – 55cm. RRP: £119.00 - £129.00