Really good on the hot days (25 degrees) during my vacation. The inside material only touches your head where it is necessary and that makes it feel airy and helps the helmet ventilate well. That is surprising to me because the helmet also covers the vulnerable back of your head. But while I’m riding with the Tectal, I almost forget that I’ve got it on. With many other helmets, you really feel them on your head, they can be burdensome. The hard material from the outside is wrapped around completely, so the EPS is covered and protected against damage even when you do not wear the helmet. The green is not matte but shiny, and because that you immediately notice any little damage on it. The first low-hanging branch I came across caused scratches on the helmet. During rides I heard more than once: ‘Great helmet, but that color!’ Fortunately, the Tectal is available in 7 colors, so you can choose your preference. The color, harf green, doesn’t really speak to me, and I’m not the only one. In my opinion, this could have been placed inconspicuously on the inside because it doesn’t add anything to the outside. A print on the back shows what material the helmet is made of. The name POC is very visible on the helmet POC brands all its products very clearly. My first impression of the helmet: tough and at the same time solid. The RECCO system is used in mountain areas around the world and the reflector in the helmet is a welcome addition for mountain bikers who regularly look for adventure in the mountains. When you go missing the reflector allows you to be detected by a rescue team, using a detector. For the Netherlands it’s not important, but interesting for trips in the mountains. The Tectal has an (invisible) RECCO reflector. On the back of the helmet is the word ‘RECCO’. That it works has been proven during my week’s cycling. This keeps your helmet fresh, even when you are sweating. This prevents bacterial growth, without interfering with bacteria naturally occurring on your skin. The inner lining is of the Polygiene. The material is equipped with Polygiene Odor Control Technology. Many brands use this because EPS has a high shock absorption capacity. The material on the inside is expanded polystyrene, or EPS, which is nothing more or less than pepper foam. This system ensures that the helmet is held together if you fall and that your head stays well protected when you hit the ground. POC uses the aramid bridges system inside the helmet. POC uses a Progressive Core shell: the rigid exterior of the helmet handles the larger impacts and the softer inside takes on the smaller impacts. In my experience, they don't have a lot of issues with fogging up, but it is unfortunate they don't integrate with the helmet as advertised.POC has developed the Tectal for trail and enduro rides, so a bit more risk of falling than a cross-country ride, which means that the helmet has be able to handle a crash. The full-coverage of the lenses is excellent and I like that they offer a great deal of protection from trail debris. The fit of the glasses is excellent and the adjustable arms will make them versatile for most riders. In regards to the Devour glasses, as they're new, they're also worth a mention. Putting them on the front seems a touch more feasible but it's still not very secure. Although POC claim there is a 'glasses garage', there is no way to put the glasses on the top of the helmet, without them falling off. I didn't have any issues with glasses compatibility, but I couldn't find any way to practically store them on the back of the helmet when climbing. The padding is comfortable, minus the pressure points I found, and it manages sweat and moisture very well. It's only March, so I haven't been able to test the helmet in any sweltering conditions yet, but so far the ventilation seems more than adequate. The aesthetics of the helmet are great and fitting and adjusting the retention system and visor is simple and straightforward - the middle position on the retention system and visor seemed to fit me well. My colleague on the other side of the continent, Mike Kazimer, who has had good luck with POC's Tectal helmet in the past, also found that the fit of the Kortal wasn't as comfortable at the back of the head. I did, however, find two pressure points on the top of my head, behind my ears. The Kortal Race MIPS doesn't ride as low on my ears as other POC offerings and fits well in that regard. I have historically found POC helmets to be comfortable, although some ride a little low on my ears. Helmet fit is different for everyone and what works for one person doesn't always work for another so I'd always suggest starting with trying a helmet on before buying, if at all possible.
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