It's like Iron Man. Look at the new "ROOF" helmet that opens up at the back of the head so you can wear it with gloves and glasses on.

At the recently concluded EICMA, in addition to motorcycle manufacturers, a number of accessory manufacturers also exhibited their new products one after another. One of the most notable products was a helmet developed by French helmet maker ROOF, which has a new mechanism that opens the back of the head.

All you have to do is insert your head into the helmet, so you can still wear gloves and glasses. No chin strap is needed.

This remarkable new product is named ROOF "DJAGGER. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary full-face helmet, but the back of the helmet slides down like a special effects piece and automatically locks into place when you insert your face into it. The futuristic (special effects!) The big point, however, is that "the shell itself fits the head, eliminating the need for a chinstrap. This eliminates the need to remove gloves every time you put on and take off the helmet, allowing you to get off the bike with a single touch. The absence of a chinstrap is also beneficial from a safety standpoint, as there is no pressure on the neck from the strap in the event of an accident, and there is less burden when removing the helmet. Another advantage for users of glasses and sunglasses is that they can be removed and put on while wearing these eyewear. https://youtube.com/shorts/NdFHu0_loaI?si=8Yv6v4CUpXv6w-l2

Although it looks very novel, there have actually been helmets commercialized with similar ideas in the past. The Australian company VOZZ introduced the VOZTEC technology in 2015, which allowed the shell to be manually opened back and forth. This one also has no chin strap and offers great advantages, but it has not been introduced in Japan. However, the "Jaguar" sent out by ROOF, of course, has sufficient basic performance as a helmet. The interior fit is better than ever, and a photochromic visor and pin-lock seat are standard on the shield. The bold shell opening raises the question, "Is it strong enough? However, ROOF has released many helmets with innovative mechanisms, such as "BOXER," a helmet with a bold flip-up design, and has a proven track record of development. Some of ROOF's helmets have been introduced to Japan, and in recent years, they have attracted attention as the helmets worn by Takeshi Hongo, the main character in the movie "Shin Kamen Rider," before he transforms into a masked rider. Of course, the Jaguar has passed the Japanese SG standard and can be purchased in Japan. Although the specifications of the "Jaguar" have not yet been announced, we cannot say that there is no possibility of its introduction at all. We look forward to further news.

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