Product news: The POC Ventral Air should combine everything you could wish for in a bike helmet. The Ventral Air was developed with the focus on best ventilation, very low weight and high protection. The helmet is already being ridden by the pros at EF Education First on the Tour Down Under to put it to the test in the hot temperatures.
“We have developed a number of high-performance helmets over the last few years. The award-winning Octal, with its class-leading weight and ventilation, was our first to take on the challenges of the uncompromising world of the pro peloton, followed by the Cerebel and the Ventral SPIN. With the POC Ventral Air we now have a new highlight in the helmet sector.” – Jonas Sjögren, CEO of POC
During development, POC always pursued the goal of optimizing the safety and performance of a driver. The POC Ventral Air is the latest result of this approach, which aims to combine safety, light weight and an outstanding cooling effect for the whole head.
“Pro racing success is built on performance and the Ventral Air, based on the evidence of our proven Octal and Ventral helmets, is another leap in performance for riders. Specially designed for those hot days or mountain stages as it combines the best in weight, ventilation and safety.” - Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of EF Education First
POC Ventral Air technology
Recently awarded the prestigious Design and Innovation Award, the Ventral Air's unique design was influenced by its predecessors, the Octal and Ventral. The result is a structurally optimized helmet that features precise vents and internal channels to control air intake and exhaust at both high and low speeds. This improves ventilation and reduces drag. Also, the Ventral Air is exceptionally light at 230 grams, yet features a fully wrapped uni-body shell construction for added security and an EPS liner optimized for the perfect balance of weight and security. The helmet also features POC's patent-pending SPIN (Shearing Pad INside) silicone padding system. A lightweight adjustment system and an ergonomic precision strap design ensure an excellent and flexible fit.
The POC Ventral Air will be available in stores and online from March 2019 for €250.