Hebo is committed to keeping the Zone 5 helmet in its catalogue for another season, whose great differential value is its versatility and versatility, as it includes technical solutions unprecedented among its rivals, such as the retractable smoked screen or the ‘Light for Life’ LED lighting system.
When buying a
tria l helmet,
it is important to first assess the scope of use that we intend to give it. If our intentions are for a mixed use between trial and excursion, or even extending the use to an urban environment, the Hebo Zone 5 helmet is ideal, both in terms of performance and price. Here is an interesting report where we talk about
the expiration of helmets
.
The Hebo Zone 5 helmet is made of ABS, a high-strength and quality material, not as light as fiberglass or carbon, but which manages to stop the scales at 1,050 grams.
In its favor, the practicality of the retractable smoked visor, which is manually activated through a simple tab. This element allows us greater comfort on the track, as we will avoid stones, discomfort with the wind, sun or rain. As it is easily concealed, it does not represent any discomfort if we decide to use the helmet in “zones” format.
Another advantage of this model is its lighting system. The entire range incorporates four LED lights on the back that are activated by
Hebo’s ‘Lights For Life’ device
, a very useful safety extra for long excursions that end at sunset or for urban use. This device, which can also act as a brake light, is supplied separately and easily charged with the cable of any smartphone.
Otherwise, the
Hebo Zone 5
has a washable and removable interior, as well as a micro-adjustable closure to make the operation of donning and adjusting the helmet easier. It can also be removed from the same place, as it is enough to operate a comfortable handle.
The Zone 5 collection is available in various colours and finishes, with a recommended price of €139, and in sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
Recently the brand has presented a new model within this collection, the
Hebo Zone 5
Svan, called Svan, which is available in two different colors.
There are currently limited units of Hebo Zone 5 on sale at €89 in the
Trialworld Store Trial Outlet
.
Trialworld’s opinion
If you’re looking for a versatile and versatile helmet, the Zone 5 is a great choice. As with everything, sometimes it’s all about choosing. This helmet, in addition to offering fantastic value for money, sacrifices about 100 grams of weight and greater ventilation to compensate for it with an extra as useful as the retractable visor.
You never get such a clear notion of its use until you try the helmet and appreciate how useful and comfortable it is to use this element when moving between areas.
Both the inside of the helmet and the materials of the closures are at the level of Hebo’s high-end, so basically the differences are in the composition of the shell and having a little less ventilation, although it is more than enough to obtain high riding comfort.
The extra lighting is also an interesting point, especially if you move daily with another urban vehicle and you consider that this helmet can also be used to move around the city, where any extra safety is always welcome. There is also an option to connect this lighting system to the bike’s brake light, for which you have to place another device on the bike to detect when its light comes on and send the signal to the Light for Life system.
