Utopia Helmet
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Why We Like The Utopia Helmet
It's been years since aerodynamic helmets first appeared with regularity in the pro peloton during road stages. It's a critical place for drag reduction, so much so that many cyclists were willing to look past the extra weight and lack of ventilation inherent in aero helmet designs. With today's higher speeds, it's not uncommon at all to find escape artists, loyal domestiques at the head of the field, and the fastest sprinters all sporting aero lids. Kask is no stranger to supplying some of the highest quality helmets to pros and amateurs alike and thanks to models like the Utopia Helmet we have here, you don't have to make sacrifices to weight and ventilation while achieving aero gains.
Kask spent numerous hours in the wind tunnel to tune the shape of the shell so it's slippier at various yaw angles, not just head on. This allows the helmet to achieve lower drag numbers in real-world conditions as well as allow the HyVent technology to work better. HyVent allows for air flow across the top of the head while exchanging and exhausting the excess heat, ideal on scorching days and extended climbs.
Details
- An aero helmet that doesn't forget ventilation and weight savings
- MIT in-mold shell increases structural integrity
- Aerodynamically shaped from hours of wind tunnel testing
- Octo Fit allows for customized adjustments
- HyVent channels encourage air flow for a cooler head
- 3D DRY padding wicks moisture and dries quickly
- Faux leather chin strap offers long-ride comfort
- MIT technology claims to improve the helmet's overall safety
- Item #KSK000O
- Certifications
- CE EN 1078, Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older, AS/NZS 2063
- Fit Adjustment
- Octo Fit
- Ventilation
- 9 vents
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 8.3oz (235g)
- Shell Material
- Polycarbonate
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 2, 2024
Great but Major Color Fade
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 8"
- Weight:
- 155
This is my third Kask Utopia helmet (first was white; second orange crashed; third replaced the crashed orange). Really liked the fit and semi-aero design of the Utopia. But the second Orange has a Major color Fade!! No longer bright orange but mostly a muted yellow. Not cool. The bright orange was a perfect match with my Dogma F12 and our club kit -- but no longer. If you like the Orange, give this one a second thought. Perhaps other companies won't color fade?
September 15, 2021
Sleek Alien Tech
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- L
Slip stream what? Very comfy and very nice. Sleek stealth and al that I need in Matte Black.
August 12, 2021
Best fit system with sharp retention
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- M
This is the best fitting helmet I have ever worn. The dial automatically adjusts, and fits both oval and round shapes. The only issue I have with the helmet is that the plastic parts of the retention system have sharp edges. I had to file them down a bit to smooth them out.
January 23, 2021
This helmet is awful for me!!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Size Bought:
- L
If you have a normal shaped head, this helmet won't work for you. I have a lot of hair, so always have to go with larger helmets to accommodate my hair and the cap I wear underneath. I own two other Kask Protone and POC Ventral Airspin, which are all great. This Kask Utopia has the oddest shape. If your head is like a long oval, this helmet will probably be a match made in heaven for you. There are two thin narrow padded strips that come forward, running vertically at the front of the helmet. They rest against your forehead. After a long ride, I had semi-permanent marks from these strips. They eventually went away after a few hours. When I tried to adjust the helmet a bit more to avoid this irritation, the helmet was too loose. I love the Kask brand, but this Utopia was a big "No" for me! Unfortunately, since I wore it once- I wasn't able to return it where I purchased on sale from Excel Sports in CO. Be mindful of purchasing from them for this reason. Most places will at least give you a credit if you're unhappy with the product.
December 1, 2020
Post crash
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 195
I crashed at about 28mph and landed on the back on my head and back after going over the handlebars (long story). This helmet literally saved my life; not even a concussion. The helmet is destroyed. I bought another Utopia because of my experience. It may be that I was lucky, which is most likely, but my head survived from the helmet.
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This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.