Helmet Solar X 2
Solar X 2 by Icaro 2000 is a helmet that has long been a favourite with paraglider, hang glider and microlight pilots all over the world, for its lightness, style and certified safety. But technology is constantly developing, and so we have completely redesigned Solar X with new features to offer even higher levels of performance, protection and comfort. We have recalibrated its internal ventilation, added an inner cap in the high-tech fabric Coolmax, and optimized sizes with two new outer shells. Characteristics that remain unchanged are the Italian design, the appealing style and colors, and the quality of a helmet made exclusively in Italy. We are proud to present Solar X 2!
Italian Design
Similar processes are used for all the other helmet components, such as ear covers, visor and so forth.
Once everything is ready, the helmet can be assembled, checked for quality, tested and packaged. The finished product is a fine example of Italian design and technological prowess.
Two outer shell sizes, made of strong polycarbonate
The smaller outer shell is 222 mm in width, the larger version is 236 mm in width. A minimal difference, just 14 mm.
But this was essential for passing the stringent impact tests required for EN 966 certification.
We have retained the 3mm-thick polycarbonate outer shell, which is both exceptionally light and very strong.
Inner polystyrene shell
Rotary size regulator
Comfort is ensured by padding on the size regulator’s inner surface.
Interchangeable internal padding
The cap is quick and easy to change for a better fit. Size can be further adjusted using the rotary size regulator at the back of the helmet.
Another important benefit of this internal padding system is that you can easily remove it and replace it with new padding, or simply wash it.
It is made of polycarbonate with anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment.
2 types are available:
- Short, tranparent and tinted brown
- Long, tranparent and tinted brown
Visor fixing system
There is an O-ring inside the aluminium disc which provides the friction necessary to adjust visor position continuously and smoothly.
When the visor is lifted completely, it is entirely outside the field of vision.
Ear defenders or electronic headsets
When mounting the ear defenders or headset, we add a reinforcement inside the outer shell. But we recommend flipping up the ear cups with care. The high leverage that can be produced by pulling up the ear cups with excessive force can cause damage to the outer shell.
Certification E.N. 966
Important !
Ear defenders, or alternatively electronic headsets fixed to the helmet, are mandatory for EN 966 certification.
The Solar X 2 is certified only with attached ear defenders or electronic headsets.
The Solar X 2 has been tested by the italian laboratory Newton a company authorized by the Italian Ministry of Transport.
All our helmets are designed especially for free flight and micro light pilots, in accordance with the European standards (EN 966).
Our helmets were designed and built specifically to be as light as possible. However they optimize safety for hang glider, paraglider and paramotor pilots, as shown by the information above.
Weights
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- Helmet with large outer shell: 517 grams
- Helmet with small outer shell: currently 548 grams, a lighter version is coming soon
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- Visor short fixed on the helmet: 101 grams
- Visor long fixed on the helmet: 135 grams
- Ear defenders just to filter out engine noise: from 230 to 320 grams
- Electronic headsets with cable: from 390 to 420 grams
