Bart de Jong
TSG is proud to announce that the Kraken+ Helmet won the EUROBIKE AWARD 2012. This is the second award that TSG receives for its Kraken Helmet collection. In 2011 the TSG Arctic Kraken Ski and Snowboard Helmet won the ispo Boardsports Award. With the new Kraken+ Helmet TSG goes one step further and combines the award-winning FlexTech innovation with the new MIPS Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. Due to FlexTech technology the flexible interior shell adapts to individual head shapes for safe and pressure-free wearing comfort. The movability of each single foam part also guarantees a superior distribution of impact energy.
The Crane helmet is developed with the freeride cyclist in mind, in need for great ventilation and low weight. The challenge has been to meet these demands while promoting durability and dent resistance, as there is often a contradiction between these qualities. Using an EPS sandwich construction combining one softer and one stiffer density keeps the weight low and increases energy absorbing properties. The outer stiffer liner together with the vacuum formed thicker shell (still extremely thin at 1 mm) makes it 50 % more resistant to dents, compared to normal in-mold helmets. 
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