The Profile-V has a fresh, aggressive style, unique in the range of Arai. As expected from Arai, the Profile-V offers the familiar comfort, excellent fit & protection expected from fer br&. But what makes it special is undoubtedly the ease of entry & exit. Like any Arai helmet, the Profile-V features a very durable outer shell that withstands impact forces while maintaining integrity. Inside, the one-piece, multi-density EPS core works to absorb & disperse impact energy. The new outer shell has been developed around the new Variable Axis System (VAS), it has been made even smoother & rounder & complemented by the Hyper Ridge to lower the center of gravity & increase the entry opening by 5 mm. This makes the Profile-V much easier to put on & take off. It is equipped with two intake vents, the forehead vent & the 3-way chin vent, as well as 5 holes for venting. The VAS visor is complemented with a pinlock lens & the visor lock has been adopted from the F1. The new inner padding can be half removed, the cheek pads with Arai s (FCS) Facial Contour System & with the device for speakers. The optional PSS system (Pro Shade System) can be easily retrofitted. General Shell construction PB e-c Lc Variable Axis System (VAS) Front ventilation Dual air intake Standard ventilation above the eyes** Chin ventilation in three positions Rear ventilation Neck venting Rear venting Side vents Visor VAS Max Vision visor New visor closure PRO Shade System** (Optional available) Pinlock lens included Interior design Interchangeable ear pads/cheek pads Semi-interchangeable head pad Speaker pockets Facial Contour System (FCS) Comfort 5 mm wider helmet opening Homologation ECE 22-05 PB e-c Lc (Peripherally Belted e-Complex Laminate Construction). The Concept-X s outer shell features e-complex laminate construction (PB e-c Lc), further reinforced by the "peripheral belt" in the front of the head, which in turn increases strength to better dissipate impact forces & distribute energy. New materials have been used to replace the AR mat as the middle layer, resulting in a significant weight reduction. However, strength is maintained as with PB-c Lc construction. Variable Axis System (VAS) With VAS, the visor attachment has been moved downward, resulting in an average of an advantageous 24 mm of space on both sides of the temple, bringing the helmet even closer to the ideal shape with even better glide. Thus, several areas of the shell can become harder, according to the test ranges of the Snell standard or even beyond. Dual front air intake Designed to significantly increase airflow. Ventilation elements streamlined for less wind noise. Ventilation above the eyes Fresh air can be directed to the user s forehead/sleep area without the need to drill additional holes in the shell of the helmet. Chin ventilation in three positions Lockable in three positions, the chin vent helps prevent visor fogging & provides fresh air for the rider. To warm & stale air specifically out of the helmet. At the same time, this creates an increased air flow in the lower helmet area. Rear venting in one piece The one-piece rear vent pulls warm & stale air out of the helmet & improves the helmet s aerodynamic properties. Side vents Additional side vents in the lower helmet area draw warm & stale air out of the helmet. Integrated into the shell construction, these outlets are aerodynamically optimally designed. A layer of Special Foam cleverly placed inside reduces wind noise without compromising ventilation performance. VAS Max Vision Visor The VAS MAX Vision visor offers standard enhanced visibility in all weather & riding conditions. Visor closure Adapted from Arai s F1 helmets, the completely modified 3D visor latch that reliably ensures the visor will not open on its own. The operation to open the visor without resistance is intuitive- with one finger- even with gloves. Exchangeable ear pads/cheek pads Cheek pads/cheek ear pads (Jet helmets) can be removed very easily. All parts, replaceable or not, can be cleaned well with lukewarm water & very mild soap. Rinse well with clean water afterwards & do not let things dry in direct sunlight or near a heat source. All interior parts come in different sizes & thicknesses to allow for a custom fit for each rider. Semi-interchangeable head cushion The central head pad always stays firm, the lower part of the head pad is attached with Velcro for easy removal for cleaning. Speaker pockets Built-in communication systems are popular, but the problem is often that the space for speakers is limited or non-existent, resulting in unwanted pressure points. The special speaker pockets that allow speakers to be attached without skimping on comfort or fit. (Speakers not included). Facial Contour System (FCS) The Facial Contour System (FCS) works with a spring mechanism in the cheek pads, providing a tight fit & more comfort to the lower jaw without applying too much pressure. Chin Cover (Fixed) Located on the underside of the helmet, the chin cover helps further emphasize the egg shape. It blocks turbulent airflow from entering & increases negative pressure to improve the FFS system s dissipation function by allowing more air to enter the mouth area. The enhanced airflow reduces noise even further. 5 mm wider helmet opening The new exclusive outer shell features a 5 mm wider helmet opening, making it much easier to put on & take off. This change will also quickly convince first-time Arai wearers of the special fit of an Arai helmet. Sliding To minimize the impact energy entering the helmet, it is critical that the helmet be able to glide over a surface. Arai believes that a strong, round & smooth shell helps increase the helmet s ability to protect the rider in an impact. Shells with sharp edges or ventilation channels that do not break off can reduce the helmet s ability to glide, channel energy into the helmet, or even increase rotational energy. Five quality tests Every single Arai helmet goes through five separate quality tests at different stages of production. After the outer shell is made, after the paint or decor is applied, after assembly, & at two other intermediate stages in production. Washable interior The premium quality of the interior materials used basically allows an Arai helmet to be easily wet cleaned with lukewarm water & mild soap. Handmade It takes up to 5 years before an Arai employee earns the right to make an outer shell. 27 steps & about 18 working hours are necessary to create a perfect Arai helmet. Comfort for every day Comfort for every day is achieved through individually adjustable fit of the padding. High quality textile materials & effective ventilation complete the picture. Thanks to a perfect balance & low center of gravity design, Arai helmets are designed to be worn for long periods of time without tiring or affecting the user. Penetration tested All Arai helmets are always designed & tested for protection against penetration, even if this is not required by the current European standard ECE 22-05. The Arai penetration test is performed with a 3kg pointed test body dropped onto the helmet from a height of 3 meters. Double-D closure The low-profile double-D closure gently fits the user s head without interfering. No moving parts, no susceptibility to rust, a chin strap that always fits snugly & the prevention of independent opening are convincing arguments for this type of closure. Rounder, smoother, stronger, shell The outer shell of an Arai helmet is designed in this shape to allow the helmet to slide over obstacles with as little resistance as possible in the event of an accident. The goal is to create as few rotational forces as possible due to twisting. This is also the reason why all Arai ventilation elements are always designed & mounted in such a way that they detach from the helmet without resistance in the event of an accident. More rounded, smoother, stronger, shell. The outer shell of an Arai helmet is designed in this shape to allow the helmet to slide over obstacles with as little resistance as possible in the event of an accident. The goal is to create as few rotational forces as possible due to twisting. This is also the reason why all Arai ventilation elements are always designed & mounted in such a way that they detach from the helmet without resistance in the event of an accident. Strong outer shell, soft inner shell Arai uses a strong outer shell to disperse impact energy in the event of an accident & a softer inner shell to absorb the remaining energy afterwards. The unique one-piece EPS inner shell used here combines up to 5 different densities of material in just one shell. Organic shape Arai always bases the shape of its outer shells on the natural, organic shape of the human head. This minimizes air turbulence, improves comfort & is more visually attractive. Different sized outer shells Unlike many other helmet manufacturers, Arai installs a separate outer shell for each of two helmet sizes in most models for safety reasons. Through this, & through the different Arai models, each user finds exactly the helmet that fits & pleases him personally best. Note Please be aware, as long as nothing else is written in the item description: All helmets will be delivered only with the ECE certification by default all helmets that have a visor will be delivered with a clear visor, even if it is shown differently.