Kask Protone Icon Road Cycling Helmet Review - feat. WG11 Certified + Aerodynamic Profile + OctoFit+

Claimed to be one of the most photographed cycling helmets on the market, the Kask Protone has been a popular helmet on the pro peloton. The new Kask Protone Icon helmet builds on the reputation of the Protone with improvements in ventilation, aerodynamics, and fit. Retailing at $300, the Protone Icon is a premium helmet that claims to be one of the most aerodynamic vented road cycling helmets available. Optimized vent placement and a more aerodynamic top profile help funnel air through the helmet while reducing aerodynamic drag. The Protone Icon also features Kask’s updated OctoFit+ retention system which boasts an easier to use dial and ponytail friendly rear cradle. Inside the helmet you’ll find plush CoolMax liners that can easily be removed and washed. The Italian helmet also passes KASK’s proprietary WG11 certification for rotational impact testing for improved safety.
At first glance, the Protone Icon looks quite similar to the previous Protone helmet with the same aggressive vent placement albeit minor tweaks. It shares the same sharp lines and elongated vent structure that helps the helmet stand out in a crowded market place. In our opinion, the Italian helmet’s design language looks quite similar to the styling you’d find on Italian Ferraris or Lamborghinis. The glossy solid gray color scheme is also quite similar to the cement or nardo gray color that has become quite popular with automotive paint schemes for its modern aesthetics. Unlike Smith which offers a wide range of graphical colors such as the retro-inspired Get Wild collection, Kask currently only offers the Protone Icon in a variety of solid glossy and matte finishes.
Where the new Protone Icon differs from the previous helmet is aerodynamics. The front vent positions have been slightly altered in placement while the top profile has been flattened out to reduce drag. The smooth and elongated top vent design gives the Protone Icon a similar side profile to other aero helmets such as the POC Ventral Spin. Kask utilizes a seamless technology for a smooth transition between lower and upper portions of the shell that gives the helmet a refined appearance. As you would expect for this price point, the shell also wraps around the bottom rim of the helmet and has crisp edges where the foam is exposed.
... Read the full review @ thesweetcyclists.com/kask-pro...
~
00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:57 Fit + Finish
06:44 On The Road
07:36 Comparison (POC Ventral, Smith Trace, Bolle Furo MIPS)
10:02 The Final Score
~
Visit Our Website - thesweetcyclists.com/
Follow Us On Instagram - / thesweetcyclists
~
KASK - www.kask.com/
~