Polo helmets that save lives

SAFETY FIRST

The helmet is an essential element in the practice of almost any sport; it is so important that it is mandatory in many cases and, without a good protective complement, the player's life would be at risk. Polo is a sport in which different types of bodily affections can occur, within which serious injuries stand out in a high percentage, given the multiple factors that can occur in a competition or in a practice.

Studies on the most common type of blows when playing polo indicate that: about 40% of injuries occur in the upper part of the body and the second most common category is facial lacerations. Everyone who has practiced polo knows that the risk increases with blows to the head or spine; however, it is thanks to the helmet that the majority of serious brain contusions that a player may suffer are prevented, either a fall, a blow, stomping on the horse or even crushing by a horse.

Those of us who love this sport know that many things can happen on the playing field. It is calculated that for every 100 hours of play, at least one medical assistance is necessary for the player; but it is that knowledge that makes us aware for being more responsible with our care.

Since January 2018, the PAS 015: 2011 certification came into force, which was established for all players belonging to the Hurlingham Polo Association (HPA), the governing body of this sport in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

HELMETS THAT SAVE LIVES

Recognizing the need to put life and well-being above play, at Krono they are PAS 015: 2011 certified for all their helmets. Now, how do you get certified? For helmets to be able to hold this certificate, they must pass a list of tests, normally created by biomechanical engineers who seek to simulate or recreate various impacts that players may suffer, if the tests are complied with and it is shown that the player's life is at less risk. Before the episodes presented then the helmets put to the test have been certified.

Krono has implemented two carbon fiber composite tires, the same material used in F1, thus replacing the traditional polystyrene that is normally used for this type of product. Krono Polo helmets seek not only to save lives but also to offer the best experience in comfort, since the material with which they are manufactured is ultra-light but resistant, the Krono team is proud to present these polo helmets to the market since to date, they are the only ones with such positive results, the key has been to dare to experiment with new elements in sports technology, thus innovating the world of polo.

CUSTOMIZATION AND DISTINCTION

Yes, we already know that helmets are uncomfortable and we do not always like to use them, but using conventional helmets on the market did not always improve how we felt when using them and, unfortunately, although they save lives, they have a bad reputation. This is why Krono, thanks to the achievement of considerably reducing its weight, was able to focus on things such as customization with methods as varied as the originals, which includes: printing, painting, sublimation, and embroidery. Let us remember that Krono seeks to impact the world of polo with an authentic, timeless, and genuine style, finding its favorite audience in young people and where its designs have been most received.

We have before us a brand that offers certified polo helmets, which in turn are mandatory to compete in tournaments endorsed by the HPA but also allow us to express ourselves through them, with unique and exclusive designs.bTo date, several of the most important players worldwide have recognized in the brand an ally in which they trust their lives, since they have been using a wide range of Krono Polo products with very satisfactory results. This is how a brand has been developing and researching new technologies applied to its sports equipment; it manages to rank among the best in a very short time, a lesson to show us that taking risks and innovating will always bring good results.

IS YOUR POLO HELMET SAFE?