concept of design
The flagship model of SHOEI's top helmet products - the X series, has long been supported and praised by top players from all over the world. This time, the brand new "X-14 (X-FOURTEEN)" is the latest model of the X series. Marc Márquez, Feedback from world-class top racers such as Bradley Smith is applied to product development, and it is presented bit by bit in the detailed structure of the new X-14 (X-FOURTEEN).
In SHOEI's most advanced wind tunnel testing facility, the X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) that passed the test
The streamline design is specially designed to reduce the air resistance of the players when riding on the track, and at the same time improve the stability when riding at high speed. The X-14 (X-FOURTEEN ) breathability, and the newly developed cheek pads, etc., all have a high degree of completion that makes other helmet brands unable to match the excellent performance.
The addition of innovative ventilation performance, coupled with the new 3D MAX-DRY system interior, makes the safety of the helmet more secure, and the interior adjustment system, which is currently applying for a patent, can adjust the position and angle of the interior of the helmet , which in turn can expand the upper field of vision by 4 degrees when riding a forward leaning posture on the track.
SHOEI pays comprehensive attention to player equipment and continues to carry out technological innovation. Among them, the next-generation performance, adjustment function, and safety performance of X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) will become the new standard that leads the world's racing drivers to the podium. .
aerodynamic performance
I once asked the maintenance technicians in the PIT area: "What is the key to winning or losing a race?" The maintenance technicians unanimously answered: "Aerodynamic performance".
At SHOEI, our helmet designers also regard this answer as the truth. The top wind tunnel experimental equipment installed in SHOEI’s Ibaraki factory is an indispensable and important equipment in the process of SHOEI’s research and development of helmets. X-14 (X The aerodynamic performance of -FOURTEEN) was also born here. SHOEI put the best aerodynamic performance in various riding postures when riding on the track as the research and development focus, and continued to study, and finally made the X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) has more stable aerodynamic performance.
In order to achieve maximum stability during high-speed riding, it is necessary to reduce the various air resistance felt by the riders. X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) adopts a newly designed shell and rear stabilizer. The patent-pending rear stabilizer system, in addition to In addition to the wide version, there is also a narrow version that can be adjusted according to the rider's preference or according to the riding conditions of the track.
In addition, along the stabilizers installed on the top of the shell and the lower jaw, the air can pass through more efficiently, successfully reducing the air resistance generated during riding to a minimum, and the lower jaw is equipped with a detachable spoiler , improve the stability of high-speed riding, and bring a new benchmark for the next generation of helmets.
air permeability
The high temperature in the helmet caused by the stuffy heat during racing is one of the reasons for the fatigue of the players. Improving this problem through the next-generation air permeability is the most important research and development project in the X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) research and development concept. The unanimous research and development consensus of SHOEI engineers and technicians, in order to maximize the heat dissipation effect of X-14 (X-FOURTEEN), 6 air inlets are set on the front and back of the cap body, achieving high ventilation that other brands do not have performance.
X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) is equipped with a newly designed cooling interior system, which can send fresh air into the knight’s cheeks from the air intake on the front of the helmet, and through the new setting side of X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) The breathability of the side air outlet can effectively discharge the hot air around the rider's face and inside the helmet.
In order to achieve the effect when the face is close to the windshield due to leaning forward on the track, all the ventilation performance devices equipped with X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) are tested in SHOEI's own cutting-edge wind tunnel testing facility. All tested and optimized for optimum performance.
brand new windshield
X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) CWR-F racing windshield lens, in addition to having the necessary wide field of vision in world-class events, can also effectively block 99% of harmful ultraviolet rays, and through SHOEI's 3D injection molding process, Provides a clear riding view without distortion, and adds wing ribs on both sides of the lens, which not only improves the strength of the lens, but also achieves an innovative design of airtightness during high-speed riding, and is equipped with a new windshield double lock device, It can effectively avoid the accident that the windshield lens loosens and falls.
The windshield lens for CWR-F racing cars, coupled with the innovative QR-E joint of X-14 (X-FOURTEEN), can replace the windshield lens quickly at an unprecedented speed, and by readjusting the helmet lens seat The spring and the lens can open and close more smoothly, and at the same time greatly improve the tightness when fully closed. Once the lens is closed, the buckle on the inside of the lens knob will buckle the shell to prevent the lens from opening or closing due to wind pressure during riding. Vibration to maintain high airtightness. By rotating the adjuster under the lens seat of the helmet, the lens can slide in 5 stages, and the maximum adjustment range can reach 1mm, so the lens can achieve higher airtightness.
3D MAX-DRY system built-in
X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) adopts the 3D MAX-DRY system interior that all interior equipment can be removed, cleaned and replaced. -FOURTEEN) has high air permeability, which is twice the moisture absorption and quick-drying performance of previous products. Even if you sweat a lot during intense competitions, you can still keep the inside of the helmet cool and dry.
The 3D central lining designed to follow the contours of the head enables the rider to concentrate more while riding at high speeds while providing a comfortable fit. In addition, the top, front, sides, back and neck are all equipped with detachable interior equipment. At the same time, optional interiors with a thickness of 5mm / 13mm in front, rear, left, and right are also available (the standard equipment is 9mm). Some adjustments can be made according to personal preference.
In addition, X-14 (X-FOURTEEN) adopts a newly designed rotary interior design, which can change the fixed position of the cheek pad and the central lining. The rotary interior tilts the standard fixed position forward by 4 degrees to ensure Necessary and excellent visibility when the car is leaning forward. In addition, in order to further enhance the comfort, earmuffs, nose masks, and chin liners are also available for purchase.
