Kask Wasabi - Black Mat

Is the Kask Wasabi the right all-weather road helmet for cold and shoulder-season riding? The Kask Wasabi in Black Mat is built to do something no other road helmet does: actively regulate temperature on the fly. The Active Ventilation System features a centralized sliding vent that opens with the push of a finger when conditions heat up, then closes when they cool down for a 1.5 degree Celsius internal temperature increase at the same speed. Wind tunnel testing confirmed less than one watt is lost between an open and closed vent at 50 km/h, putting the Wasabi second only to the Utopia in Kask's aero hierarchy. Six rear exhaust ports help expel heat when the front vent is open. Inside, premium Merino wool padding by Italian wool mill REDA stabilizes body temperature, wicks moisture, dries quickly, and naturally resists bacteria and odor. The Octo Fit retention system uses a rear rubberised Micro Dial with vertical and horizontal adjustment, plus internal gel pads for a precise fit on any head shape. The faux leather chinstrap is anallergic and easy to clean, and reflective details on the rear improve visibility. Total weight is 290 grams in size M with EPS foam liner and polycarbonate shell. Certified to CPSC 1203, CE EN 1078, and AS/NZS 2063, plus tested against Kask's own Rotational Impact WG11 Test protocol. INEOS Grenadiers race the Wasabi when conditions demand temperature regulation along with aero performance.