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Ready for a Change? Uvex Helmets It almost goes without saying these days, that a safety hat is essential when hacking or riding at all times. However, you also want to be comfortable and many riders like to be stylish too. Here are some superb options to help to keep your head safe out hacking. BE STRONG, BE BOLD, BE BEAUTIFUL. Luxury legwear offers to enhance your riding > £50 minimum spend Sign up on our home or facebook page *T&C apply New customers only More great offers along with over 3000 Horse & Rider products online at derbyhouse.co.uk The mind sets of our athletes are changing, along with the materials used by technologically advanced manufacturers, helping to enhance athletic performances. Demand across the disciplines for sharp looking, high performance, premium products has led uvex to the UK market where traditionalism is slowly being usurped by the demand for sleek performance products. The helmets undergo lengthy inhouse testing and are Kitemarked by BSI to EN1384:1996/ BSEN1384:1997 and ASTM F1163:04. Therefore satisfying the criteria required by all governing bodies and associations. The importance of correctly fitting helmets has been a long-standing and contentious topic, and uvex have addressed the problems facing retailers and their staff by developing a fitting system that enables the depth of the helmets to be adjusted. The IAS 3D System. The uvex helmets meet the highest levels of safety, comfort, quality and style. They are available in a variety of finishes and styles. From high gloss carbon black, matt black, paisley, navy blue, brown to name just a few of the options available to the rider. Uvex helmets are renowned for their superb adjustable The peak is made of soft and ORDERLINE: 08455 209 209 stable polyurethane foam. A higher ventilation performance is provided by the air channelling matching winter ear pads that system which runs through the feature an acoustic membrane insert of the helmet and the Quarter page Jods Advert NEW.indd 1 to that ensures your ability shell. This technology guarantees hear and balance are not perfect air circulation and heat hampered. removal, especially designed for high performance sports and RRP: £ 59.95 - £599.95 perfected in the world of speed Available in sizes: cycling. This system performs xxs - xl like a high-tech personal temperature-controlled air conditioning system, ensuring the head remains cool. The removable, machine washable high tech lining of the helmet is a hygienic, antibacterial, antiallergy, moisture wicking material which is interwoven with silver fibres which prevents bacterial growth and odours. *Prices and details correct at time of printing. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Derby House reserve the right to amend or withdraw promotions at any time without notice, should circumstances change. The appearance of the helmet is as impressive as its performance. The soft harness is fully adjustable and has a synthetic leather chin strap cover which does not sweat, stain or rot. The surface can be wiped clean to maintain a sleek appearance and there is no possibility of fading, staining or ripping. There are also optional accessories that can be bought. A winter inner lining and For further information about the range of helmets and the safety eyewear please contact: www.zebraproducts.co.uk EL-JUL13-S6.indd 91 AIL NEWSL E EM uvex, the predominant German Safety products manufacturer, has signed with the Leading UK distributor of Premium European brands; Zebra Products. uvex is a family-run business and has been at the forefront of sporting engineering since its conception and was established in 1926. The company has an in-house museum charting the story of its development and growth, as well as its own in-house testing laboratory, situated in the centre of Bavaria in the city of Fuerth. fit, courtesy of their IAS 3D fitting system which provides a millimetre-by-millimetre fit enabling the helmet to fit any shape of head securely and safely. The IAS 3D system allows for the depth of the helmet to be altered, therefore satisfying the needs of riders who may have shallow, square or tall foreheads, long narrow heads or round heads. uvex helmets also only weigh approximately 335g. AIL NEWSL E EM SIGN UP ER TT SIGN UP ER TT £50 minimum spend www.facebook.c om/DerbyHouse 14/06/2013 10:02 www.equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk 91 21/06/2013 21:37:23