FAQ

When we developed our Hybrid Helmet, we looked at the concept of safety from a slightly new perspective and didn't just focus on the millisecond you hit the ground, even though that millisecond is an extremely important part. The starting point was to see how we can support safety both before, during and after a potential accident. This resulted in our system thinking "Avoid. Protect. Rescue." Where we both help to avoid the accident, protect the head in the event of an impact and ensure that an injured rider gets help quickly.Avoid. ex. Head lamp to see and be seen before an accidentProtect. ex. MIPS system for dampening rotational force in the event of an impactRescue. ex. - Fall sensor to enable quick assistance after an incident

In the event of a fall, riders move both downwards and forwards towards the ground, which then creates a rotation of the helmet. In other words, you need to protect the brain against forces created by straight impact as well as rotational violence. Over the past 10 years, research has shown more clearly the strong link between rotational violence and brain injuries.The MIPS system attenuates the rotational energy by being a thin shell inside the helmet that can move compared to the outer shell with a dampening of the energy. We consider it a hygiene factor for all helmets to protect against rotational violence and have chosen to include the MIPS system in all our helmets.

The fall sensor is connected to an app in your mobile phone, which in the event of an impact where the rider then does not move, sends SMS with GPS coordinates to the rider's ICE contacts. The rider receives an alarm via sound and light and if it is not interrupted within 30 seconds, information is sent to ICE in the event of an accident.

We have included a modular system where the rider has the opportunity to add accessories to the helmet according to their own needs. There is currently both the Fall Sensor that can enable quick help after an accident, as well as a powerful headlamp from Silva that can help avoid an accident in the first place. We will also present more very interesting solutions that can be added to the helmet.

A helmet must fit properly on the head in order to protect properly. With our fine-tuning system, you can easily find a perfect fit and also be able to use the helmet for a longer period of time as a youth when the head grows. We also have a special JR liner that has a little thicker padding for even greater adjustability.

We know that many people find helmets heavy, bulky and sweaty, which can also affect your performance in the saddle in a negative way. The goal of Y/ELM+ is that you should not mark our products when you use them, but that they provide maximum protection when the occasion requires. All other times you should feel unhindered and free, according to our motto: Ride Safe. Ride Free.Among the helmet's features for comfort are an incredibly low weight, adjustable ventilation for the Swedish changeable weather, an inner fabric that wicks away moisture and keeps the helmet fresh, and the magnetic safety buckle for the chin strap, which can be opened and closed with one hand so that the rider never has to let go of the horse.

Yes, the inner liner is excellent to take out and hand wash. Hopefully you won't have to do that to a large extent as we have both adjustable ventilation and an inner liner with coolmaxl fabric in it to avoid moisture and odor.

The helmet is greatly affected by how it has been treated over time and should always be replaced after a maximum of 5 years. If it is exposed to very dry and hot air, it will age faster, especially if it is exposed to a lot of direct sunlight. When the helmet receives a major impact, it should be replaced, especially if there is any visual sign of cracking in the shock-absorbing core. Based on this, we advise against buying a used helmet, as it is very difficult to know how it has been handled.