Description
Shoei Neotec 3 Flip Front Helmet Matt Blue Metallic
The NEOTEC series of flip-up helmets with internal sun visor has been
supported by many riders by combining the functions that riders want at
a high level. Now the new NEOTEC, which is all brushed up with SHOEI's
state-of-the-art technology and know-how, is born as “NEOTEC 3”
While inheriting the basic functions inherited from the NEOTEC series,
such as the characteristic shell design for the internal sun visor
housing and the face cover opening/closing system with eccentric axis,
every detailed parts of NEOTEC II have been reviewed and pursued to
improve in comfort and functionality for NEOTEC3; a center locking
mechanism that improves the shield's contact with the window beading and
prevents wind from entering, newly designed cheek pads, a new micro
ratchet chinstrap that improves wearing comfort, etc. NEOTEC3 meets ECE
R22/06 standard, P/J double homologation (riding with face cover closed
is recommended). In addition, communication system mounting mechanism
has been newly designed, with compact base parts on both side of the
shell, it enhances integration with the helmet design when the
communication system is installed.
NEOTEC3, which has enhanced functionality and comfort in every detail,
enriches the quality of riding in every riding scene, from commuting to
long touring.
Design:
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Seamless design that eliminates the gap between the face cover and the
shell and the shell and the ventilation parts.
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Advanced aerodynamic form.
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Sophisticated design with a sense of unity even when the communication
system is installed.
Function:
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Newly designed micro ratchet chinstrap.
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Newly designed cheek pad to improve quietness.
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QSV-2 internal sun visor.
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CNS-3C Shield: CNS-3 shield performing high air tightness and
preventing water leaking adapted to center locking mechanism.
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Side cover making the gap between the shell and the face cover
seamless and improve quietness.
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Face Cover locking mechanism.
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The integrated communication system mounting mechanism.
Interior
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The newly designed cheek pad is extended to the back of the head to
closely fit the rider's neck. Combined with the noise isolator that
covers the gap around the chin strap, it prevents wind from entering
from the bottom of the helmet.
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For surface of the interior parts, raised fabric that is soft to the
touch is used for areas where rider's skin rubs against when putting
on and taking off a helmet, and a high absorption and quick-drying
fabric used for areas where rider sweat a lot. Ensure a riding comfort
even when riding for long periods of time.
Sun Visor
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SHOEI's internal sun visor has a reputation for having quality
comparable to the European sunglass standard EN1836 and high optical
characteristics with little distortion. The NEOTEC3 uses the QSV-2 sun
visor, which is 5 mm elongated than the QSV-1. Strong wires are used
for SHOEI’s sun visor operation mechanism that realizes smooth
handling. The sun visor operation mechanism using strong wires and the
mechanism that has a stopper function with a click feeling at the
fully open position of the sun visor lever to prevent the sun visor
from suddenly falling down are unique to SHOEI.
Face Cover
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The same as NEOTEC II, NEOTEC3 is also P/J double homologated. When
the face cover is opened, it stays at the first lock position which is
suitable for fitting or removing a helmet, and pushing the face cover
backward from the first position, the face cover stays with more
strong force at the second position. The lock to keep in the second
position prevents the face cover from closing unexpectedly due to
light vibrations.It is a highly convenient system that allows riders
to easily position the face cover to the appropriate position
according to the occasion of use.
Shield
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NEOTEC3 is equipped with a CNS-3C shield that is adapted to center
locking mechanism on the CNS-3 shield which is designed exclusively
for flip-up helmets.The CNS-3 features a shape in which the upper ends
of both sides of the shield are bent toward the shell, creating a
greater sense of unity with the shell and preventing water and wind
from entering from around the shield and face cover.Since the
conventional CNS-3 shield is opened and closed with the tab equipped
on the left side of the shield, the shield bends when opening and
closing. CNS-3C, which equips the shield lock knob on the center,
realizes smooth handling of opening and closing a shield, and proper
sealing with the window beading has been achieved.
Ventilation
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Lower Air Intake -Equipped with two intake holes, the shutter can be
operated easily. A filter that prevents insects from entering the
helmet is equipped inside.
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Upper Air intake - The opening of the upper air intake has a step with
the shell and base parts, making it easy to operate even with winter
gloves. Equipped with two air intake holes to introduce wind to the
air channels inside the helmet.
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Top Air Intake - The top air outlet, which is equipped with two outlet
holes, has been repeatedly verified in SHOEI's wind tunnel facility,
and has been designed for efficient ventilation performance.
Quietness
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Flip-up helmets are required a high level of quietness among touring
models. In addition to a noise isolator that reduces the entry of wind
from the bottom of a helmet, newly designed cheek pads for NEOTEC3
have volume on the bottom to minimize the gap around the neck and are
extended to the back of the head which improves the contact with the
neck and prevents wind from entering from the bottom of a helmet.
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NEOTEC3 is equipped with the parts on both sides of the shell. With
the parts, the gap between the face cover and the shell side is
minimized to prevent wind from entering a helmet when the face cover
is fully closed. Also, the step between the face cover and the shell
is eliminated by the parts, that avoids the air turbulence on the side
of a helmet and improves the quietness of a helmet. In addition, the
internal structure of the internal sun visor operation mechanism has
been reviewed, and the cutting part of the shell for the mechanism is
moved away from rider's ear. The possible parts where wind noise arise
on NEOTEC 3 are removed as much as possible and it improves the
quietness at a maximum.
Chinstrap
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A micro ratchet type chinstrap that boasts high durability, safety,
and the convenience of being easily tightened even with gloves on.
NEOTEC3 introduces a newly developed micro ratchet chinstrap that has
become compact. Made of highly durable stainless steel, it locks with
two claws when tightened, and can be released only by raising the
lever to a certain angle or more. The new micro ratchet buckle is
downsized keeping these structures for maximizing the safety. By
knitting high-strength and high-elasticity high-performance fiber in
the chinstrap, it makes possible to slim down while securing strength,
and the fit to the neck has been improved.
Safety:
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Multi-piece EPS liner to optimize impact absorption for each part by
utilizing varying densities of form.
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AIM shell - SHOEI's proprietary high-performance shell structure which
is lightweight and superior in rigidity and elasticity based on
complex structure of strong glass fibers and organic fibers. Shoei
have secured safety high enough to pass the strict standards in each
country. While pursuing rigidity and lightness, we continuously ensure
uniform safety for every product as before.
