Kask Utopia vs Protone?
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Firstly does anyone know when the new Kask Utopia will be released? Secondly has anyone got any opinion on Utopia vs Protone? I currently have a Mojito and have been holding off on picking up a new helmet until spring but I’d like to move to a more aero model and I like the Kask fit and feel.
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haven't seen much useful info other than it's a bit heavier than the protone, kask say it's 6w faster than something else, but not what that something else is, i.e. just marketing bs
imo the protone ventilation is ok in hot weather, but i wouldn't want any less, to me it looks like the utopia will have reduced ventilation vs. the protone but presumably slightly lower drag
the protone has way lower drag than the various giro helmets i've had previously (i went from aeon to protone), also feels far better in strong crosswinds
the protone doesn't work well with some glasses, i'm using oakley evzero path with it ok
unless it's shown the ventilation is good as/better than the protone, personally i'd stick with the protone
imo the protone ventilation is ok in hot weather, but i wouldn't want any less, to me it looks like the utopia will have reduced ventilation vs. the protone but presumably slightly lower drag
the protone has way lower drag than the various giro helmets i've had previously (i went from aeon to protone), also feels far better in strong crosswinds
the protone doesn't work well with some glasses, i'm using oakley evzero path with it ok
unless it's shown the ventilation is good as/better than the protone, personally i'd stick with the protone
Thanks, I’m in the UK so ventilation isn’t usually a massive issue but I take your point. On a side not what do you think of the EVZero Path? I’m looking at a set for this year, keen to have something I can wear all day from Spring to Autumn, are the paths too dark?
the 'path' bit is lens shape, they're available with different lenses
i'm uk too, the 'prizm road' lens is ok year round post-dawn/pre-dusk, except in winter if it's a gloomy day
best bet is look on the oakley website, they give light transmission info...
http://www.oakley.com/en/men/sunglasses ... 8392184184
i'm uk too, the 'prizm road' lens is ok year round post-dawn/pre-dusk, except in winter if it's a gloomy day
best bet is look on the oakley website, they give light transmission info...
http://www.oakley.com/en/men/sunglasses ... 8392184184
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If you are getting a Kask helmet, I highly recommend their own sunglass brand Koo. They are made to fit specifically with Kask helmets. Have arms that articulate and lock to three tilt positions, adjustable nose piece, and the best part imo is the Zeiss lens. Super high quality optics easily comparable to Prizm or any other Oakley lens. They come with a sun lens and a clear lens. Photochromic lens is available which I recommend as well.
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kask vallegro was paper launched last summer. a year later it is still not widely available in all size/colorways. damn italian manufacturing.
in china they work fast. the knockoff is already for sale
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in china they work fast. the knockoff is already for sale
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2018-Pr ... autifyAB=0
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there is a way to get them to work and that is to bend the rear of the arms downwards. its imperfect though... ( i use zyon/ noyz frames).Johnnysmooth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:46 pmNo they don't to my chagrin. The arms of the Rudys are long and interfere with rear head strap. Kinda sucks
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