Traditional cycling helmets are designed to pass certification tests—and that’s a good thing. But there’s a tradeoff: to handle the extreme impacts required for lab testing, most helmets use high-density EPS foam. While effective in catastrophic crashes, this material often feels more like a brick than a cushion in the lower-speed impacts that happen most often. 传统的骑行头盔是为了通过认证测试而设计的——这是件好事。但这也长期存在一个测试与舒适度取值的问题:为了应对实验室测试中所需的极端冲击力,大多数头盔都使用高密度的 EPS 泡沫材料。这种材料在应对灾难性碰撞时效果显著,但在大多数情况下发生的低速碰撞中,这种材料往往更像一块砖头而非一个缓冲垫。That’s where ERT™ (Energy Reduction Technology) comes in.这就是ERT™(能量减缓技术)发挥作用的地方。ERT is Strategic Sports’ proprietary low density layer, engineered to do what EPS alone cannot. It begins absorbing energy the moment impact occurs—well before traditional foam starts to compress. The result? Better energy management in the crashes riders are most likely to experience. ERT 是“韬略”独有的低密度层材料,其设计初衷是为了实现 EPS(聚乙烯泡沫)无法达成的效果。它在碰撞发生的瞬间就开始吸收能量——远早于传统泡沫开始压缩之前。其结果是,在骑手最有可能遭遇的碰撞中,能更好地管理能量。What the Data Tells Us数据所揭示的内容Helmet certification standards allow up to 300 g’s of linear acceleration to reach the brain—simulating a high-speed, high-force impact. That level of energy requires stiff, dense foam to pass. But real-world crash data tells a different story. 头盔的认证标准允许达到300 克的线性加速度,以模拟高速、高强度的撞击对大脑造成的影响。这种能量水平需要使用坚硬且密度大的泡沫材料才能承受。但实际的碰撞数据却表明情况并非如此。Research from Imperial College London shows:伦敦大学的研究表明:These are not severe collisions—they’re typical of everyday crashes. Yet many helmets are too rigid to absorb that energy effectively. The solution isn’t to eliminate EPS, but to add a low density layer that extends protection across a broader range of impact forces. 这些并非严重的碰撞事故——它们属于常见的碰撞类型。然而,许多头盔的结构过于坚硬,导致无法有效地吸收这种能量。解决办法并非完全摒弃 EPS(高回弹泡沫材料),而是应该添加另外一层低密度材料,以扩大其在各种冲击力下的保护范围。Why a Low Density Layer Matters 为什么低密度层这么至关重要?EPS excels in high-energy situations. But it takes significant force to activate its impact-absorbing properties. In contrast, ERT™ starts working at lower thresholds—precisely where many common crashes occur: slipping on gravel, tipping over at slow speed, or clipping a curb.By combining EPS with ERT, Strategic Sports delivers dual-density protection that helps reduce both concussive and sub-concussive forces—without compromising performance in severe impacts….because Softer is Smarter. EPS 在高能量冲击情况下表现非常卓越,但要激活其减震特性需要较大的外力。相比之下,ERT™ 在更低的阈值下就能开始发挥作用——正是许多常见碰撞发生的场景:在碎石上滑倒、在低速行驶时翻车或者撞到路缘石上。 通过将EPS 与 ERT 有效结合使用,韬略安全头盔能够提供双重防护,有助于减少震荡性冲击力和亚震荡性冲击力——同时在严重撞击中也不会影响性能……因为它“更柔软即更智能”。How ERT™ Works ERT™ 的工作原理ERT is a soft, flexible polymer molded into a grid-like structure and placed between the head and the EPS shell. It compresses both linearly and laterally, absorbing direct impacts and rotational energy. ERT 是一种柔软且具有可塑性的聚合物,被制成网格状结构,并放置在头部和 EPS 外壳之间。它能够进行线性压缩和横向压缩,能够吸收直接冲击和旋转能量。Key Benefits of ERT™:ERT™ 的主要优势: ●Activates instantly, at low g-force levels for earlier energy absorption 立即启动,能在较低的重力水平下发挥作用,从而更早地吸收能量 ●Manages angular acceleration without added mechanical or hard parts 无需额外的机械部件或硬质部件即可实现不同角度加速度的控制 ●Seamlessly integrates into cycling, snow, equestrian, motorsports and industrial helmet designs 能够完美融入自行车、滑雪、马术、赛车和工业头盔的设计之中 ●Consistently performs across a wide range of crash scenarios 在各种不同的碰撞场景中始终保持出色表现Internal and third-party testing show that ERT-equipped helmets perform as well as—or better than—those using competitive rotational energy management technologies, without the added complexity or weight. 内部测试和第三方测试表明,配置ERT 技术的头盔性能与使用同类旋转能量管理技术的头盔相当,甚至更出色,而且其设计没有增加复杂性或加重重量。The Softer, Smarter Way to Manage Rotation更柔和、更智能的旋转管理方式Many helmets rely on layered slip systems to manage rotational forces. While effective in some cases, these systems can add bulk, increase manufacturing complexity, and may not address low-g linear impacts.ERT works differently. Its soft, deformable structure naturally compresses in multiple directions, mitigating both linear and rotational energy in one integrated solution—no moving parts required. 很多头盔都依靠分层滑动系统来控制旋转力。虽然在某些情况下效果不错,但这些系统可能会增加体积、增加制造复杂性,并且可能无法应对低加速度的线性冲击。 而ERT 的工作原理则不同。其柔软且可变形的结构会自然地在多个方向上压缩,从而在一个集成的解决方案中同时减轻线性和旋转能量——无需任何移动部件。A Five Star Difference“五星级的差别”In many cases, Strategic engineers can take a helmet design with average impact test performance and elevate it to a 5 Star Virginia Tech rating …just by adding ERT. 在很多情况下,韬略工程师仅仅需要增加ERT 技术,就能将一款平均抗冲击性能一般的头盔提升至弗吉尼亚理工大学的五星级评级……The Strategic team incorporates the placement of ERT padding in the most prevalent real world impact zones in accordance with VA Tech’s crash data research. And unlike other impact mitigation systems, ERT doesn’t impede ventilation, add bulk or weight, and the plush blue pads actually improve fit and comfort overall. 韬略团队根据VA Tech 的碰撞数据研究,在最常见的实际碰撞区域中装置了 ERT 垫片;与其他碰撞减缓系统不同的是,ERT 不会阻碍通风、增加体积或重量,而且这种柔软的蓝色垫片实际上还能整体上提高贴合度和舒适度。Proven. Scalable. Ready for Your Brand.经验证:可调整大小---适合您的品牌Strategic Sports was among the first to implement low density materials in helmet design. With over a decade of development and real-world validation, ERT™ is now trusted by leading brands in cycling, snow, motorsport, equestrian, and beyond.Whether you’re updating an existing model or launching a new one, ERT offers a proven, flexible platform to enhance protection—without complicating helmet construction.We’re ready to help your brand deliver helmets that go beyond certification—and meet the demands of today’s riders. 韬略是最早在头盔设计中采用低密度材料的公司之一,经过近十年的研发和实际应用验证,ERT™ 现已得到自行车盔、滑雪盔、赛车盔、马盔等领域领先品牌的信赖。 无论您是更新现有款式还是推出新款式,ERT 提供了一个经过验证、灵活的平台,能够增强防护效果,同时不会使头盔的构造变得复杂。 我们随时准备帮助您的品牌生产出超越认证标准、且能满足当今骑手真正需求的头盔!