The Hövding 3 is not a bicycle helmet like others. The world's safest head protection is worn around the neck like a collar. If there is an accident, the airbag inflates and protects your head, neck, and neck area. The airbag is shaped like a hood and surrounds the cyclist's head. The deployment mechanism is controlled by sensors that sense abnormal movements of the cyclist in an accident. Scientific studies show that airbag technology is 8x safer than traditional bicycle helmets.
NOT tested and approved for e-scooters!
Concussions are one of the leading causes of brain damage. A hard impact, such as falling off a bike, can cause a concussion very quickly. Unlike a regular bike helmet, the Hövding is an airbag that expands in the event of an accident, becoming both thicker and softer compared to a traditional helmet. This reduces the risk of concussion by up to eight times and almost completely eliminates the risk of skull fracture.
The airbag is designed like a hood and is made of ultra-strong nylon fabric that won't tear if it drags across the ground. Hövding protects almost the entire head and leaves the field of vision open. The inflated airbag covers a much larger area than a traditional bike helmet and is designed according to current accident statistics. Tests show that the protection is greatest where it is needed most.
The airbag fixes the neck and provides extremely soft and gentle shock absorption. The pressure remains constant for several seconds, so it can withstand multiple head impacts in an accident. After that, the airbag slowly begins to release.
The gas generator that inflates the airbag is a so-called cold gas generator that uses helium. It is placed in a holder in the collar on the rider's back.
Thousands of tests were conducted to recreate bicycle accidents with stunt riders and crash test dummies to capture the specific movement patterns of cyclists in crashes. In parallel, an equal amount of normal bicycle data was collected with test riders wearing Hövding in everyday life. Based on this collected data, an algorithm was developed that can distinguish normal movement patterns from accidents.
When activated, Hövding records the cyclist's movements 200 times per second. In the event of an accident, the abnormal movement of the rider is detected and the airbag is inflated.
The collar is made of waterproof, functional fabric that provides the best possible protection for the built-in airbag system. The collar is not washable, but is protected from wear, sweat and dirt by the surrounding fabric shell. Any marks on the collar can be carefully removed with a damp cloth.
The collar is ergonomically designed and has an even weight distribution across the shoulders. It is slightly heavier in the back than in the front, so when cycling the weight is on the back. The wrap-around cover also allows you to change the look of the Hövding. The cover can be easily removed and washed or exchanged for another, depending on your mood or personality.
Scope of delivery: Hövding, black cover, USB-C cable.
| Product name: | Hövding 3 Airbag Cycling Helmet |
| Manufacturer: | Hövding |
| Item code: | HOV463024 |
| Activity: | Cycling |
| Gender: | women, men, unisex |
| Usage bikesport: | City |
| Safety standards: | PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 |
| Bike helmet version: | with Crash Sensor, Airbag, Smart Helmet |
| Helmet finish: | Textile Cover |
| Head circumference (range): | 52-59cm |
| Model year: | 2023 |
| Color: | Black |
| Weight: | 800g |
| Weight source: | Manufacturer |
| Manufacturer page: | http://www.hovding.com |
