Alpina Ximo L.E. – Kid’s Helmet

The best possible protection for the smallest heads: that’s what the Ximo LE from Alpina offers. The children’s helmet has a variety of detailed solutions that are all aimed at one goal – maximum safety with maximum comfort.

Best possible protection for the smallest heads: the Ximo L.E. children’s helmet from Alpina

A perfect fit is ensured by the Run System Classic Slide, which can be adjusted three-dimensionally to the head, ensuring high comfort and protection. The low weight comes from the Inmold manufacturing, in which the upper shell is thermally bonded to the Hi-EPS. This results in a strong surface connection, which is responsible for a very stable construction. In addition, the edges are finished with Edge Protect polycarbonate shell. The vents are strategically placed to keep sun rays away from the head, but at the same time guarantee very good ventilation.

The rear of the bike helmet is designed flat to increase comfort in the child seat or trailer. High visibility at dusk or at night is ensured by the reflectors and the retrofittable Multi-Fit Light. The equipment list is rounded off by a high-quality matte finish.

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Features – Ximo L.E.

• Airflow Venting: directs cooling air along the head
• Fly Net: the front ventilation openings of the helmet are provided with a mesh fabric
• Ceramic Shell: break and scratch resistant, UV stable and antistatic
• Edge Protect: increases the durability of the helmet by covering the edges
• Ergomatic: closure that can be operated with one hand and remains firmly closed in the event of a fall
• Hi-EPS: small air chambers absorb forces in the event of an impact to protect the head
• Inmold: the thermal connection between the upper and lower shells makes the helmet light and strong
• Run System Ergo Classic: a smooth turning wheel allows you to adjust the size of the helmet
• Y-Clip: guarantees an exact adjustment of the seating position and thus the best possible protection
• Weight: approx. 230 g

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Technologies

AIR FLOW VENTING
Alpina developers spend a lot of time and energy on constantly improving the ventilation of our cycling helmets. By wind tunnel tested arrangement of the vents, our engineers create a “Venturi” effect inside the helmet, which cools the head, leads to less sweat and higher performance.

FLY NET
The front vents of the helmet are covered with a mesh fabric. This performs the same function as an insect screen, preventing insect bites on the scalp during hot and humid riding periods and locations.

CERAMIC SHELL
All Inmold-manufactured helmets from Alpina, receive this shatter and scratch resistant polycarbonate shell. The blank is stretched under high heat to the shape of the later helmet and pressed with high pressure on its Hi-EPS body. The material is characterized by several qualities at the same time: It is break- and scratch-resistant, UV-stable as well as antistatic.

EDGE PROTECT
Edge Protect is a processing method that ensures Inmold helmets have no sharp edges. This reduces the risk of injury in two ways: on the one hand, the hands are protected when handling the helmet, and on the other hand, in the event of an impact, the neck and shoulder area are protected from scratches when in contact with the lower edge of the helmet.

ERGOMATIC
Proven hundreds of thousands of times and used in all Alpina bicycle helmets: the well-known belt buckle with red push button and multi-stage automatic detent. Ergomatic can be operated with one hand – you can loosen the strap uphill, tighten it downhill – and cannot open itself in the event of a fall.

HI-EPS
The inner shell of every Alpina helmet is made of Hi-EPS (“High Expanded Polystyrene”). It consists of microscopic air chambers, which optimally absorb the forces acting during an impact. Despite optimum protection, HI-EPS ensures extra-thin wall thicknesses and narrow helmet shapes.

INMOLD
In the Inmold production process, the helmet upper shell made of polycarbonate is “baked” together with the EPS granulate of the helmet body under high heat and strong pressure. This creates an extensive and inseparable bond between the upper and lower shells. Advantage: The helmet is very light and at the same time extremely stable.

Y-CLIP
A helmet can only protect as well as it remains in the optimum position on impact. The fixation of the two straps under the ear plays a decisive role in this. Alpina’s “Y-Clip” system guarantees a millimeter-precise adjustment – in seconds.