KASK has been a major success story; producing helmets for everything from skiing and cycling to construction and is the supplier of lids to Team Sky. We've tested their 2014 mid range model, the Mojito.
By Myles McCorry
You’ll have seen the Team Sky riders flying up some Col with a black KASK ‘Vertigo’ helmet atop their heads.
The brand has been about for only 10 years and is a fantastic success story; making a massive range of helmets for everything from cycling and skiing to construction.
I got the opportunity to test their mid range offering for 2014, the Mojito.
Having been a Giro convert in recent years, I was looking forward to trying something new.
Out of the box, the first thing that impresses is the light weight. The Mojito tips the scales at 220 grams for the large size I was testing.
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With my 58cm head it required a few turns of the dial mechanism to fit. So a large should fit comfortably up to the advised 62cm skull.
The adjuster dial is a ratcheted wheel located at the rear of the helmet, which was easy to reach and tighten.
The 'up and down' mechanism allows the rider to zero in and fit the helmet to the exact size of their head
Something new to me was an ‘up and down’ mechanism. This offered further adjustment to the cradle.
As no two heads are the same shape, this up and down gives you a better opportunity to zero in the fit.
It took a few goes to get it comfortable; about five minutes of trial and error with the rail and pushing the thumb tabs inwards. Once settled, I was delighted.
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Around 20 minutes into the first spin I stopped to further tweak the straps. And once set, they remained in place. The leatherette chin strap rested against the skin without irritation and shouldn’t fray with wear.
One amazing feature of the Mojito is the vents. For the second March morning when it was tested, a skull cap was needed such was the rush of air into my head.
Loads of aggressive channelling and shaping is made possible thanks to reinforcing the EPS foam liner with an internal skeleton.
A few manufacturers have this plastic concealed frame work inside the foam. The idea is if the helmet impacts the ground, it absorbs the energy by exploding.
And the skeleton then keeps the mass of foam together in case you roll and hit your head again. The extra impact resistance is welcomed.
The EPS foam liner has been reinforced with an internal skeleton.
Although I liked the Mojito’s shape and fit, I didn't feel as stylish as some other lids available on the Irish market. It comes in a choice of seven colours. Black looks best.
Would I spend €€150, or £120, on one? Well, it comes down to simple vanity.
Is it a good lid that offers great fit and protection? Yes. Does it look nice and is that as important? Hmmm...
The bottom line
- For: The unique hinge system, light weight.
- Against: Price & slightly dated styling.
- Score: 6/10
The look is perhaps a little dated, though the vents blast air at the skull; a feature that would come in handy if we ever had a hot day.
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