Fox Head Australia has unveiled its 2018 range of motocross gear, spearheaded by its revamped and enhanced flagship V3 helmet.

One of the key changes of the updated model is Magnetic Visor Release System (MVRS) technology, which comes as a standard feature on all 2018 V3 helmets.

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This feature is a completely new approach to managing rotational forces in the event of a crash. As opposed to traditional visors that are attached with screws, MVRS incorporates a magnetic system directly into the helmet shell that enables the visor to resist roost, but release freely in the event of a crash.

“Current helmet certification testing removes the visor before conducting any impact tests and that was an area we really wanted to study,” said Fox’s global motocross category manager Mark Finley.

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“After years of analysing collected crash data and reviewing real world crash situations, our engineers felt visor technology could evolve. MVRS is the next design approach to the evolution of the modern day motocross helmet.”

The helmet was put into race testing at the beginning of 2017 with riders such as Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen, Chad Reed, Tim Gajser and Evgeny Bobryshev all using the advanced model.

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“Starting at the opening of the 2017 race season, select Fox athletes including Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen, Chad Reed, Tim Gajser and Evgeny Bobryshev have been racing with our V3 helmets equipped with MVRS,” commented Fox’s global marketing manager Chriss Onstott.

“Unfortunately, Ken Roczen’s season ended in a horrific crash at Anaheim two supercross. As everyone witnessed during the moment of impact, his visor immediately popped off when his helmet made contact with the dirt. At that precise moment, we saw MVRS do what it was intended to do.”

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2018 Fox V3 key features:
– New specific size medium shell for proper scaling and fit.
– Four shell and EPS sizes for precise fit.
– Updated premium comfort line and cheek pads.
– Reduced weight.
– Exceeds ECE/DOT certifications.
– Multi-composite shell construction technology.
– 14 intake and four exhaust vents.
– Multi-Direction Impact Protection System (MIPS).

Availability in Australia is yet to be revealed, however its slated to be priced AT RRP $649.95. For more information, visit www.monzaimports.com.au or www.foxhead.com/au.