Four seasons on live missions
Air ambulance crews wore prototypes on winch operations through Norwegian winters. Shell geometry, mount positions and retention all changed on their feedback.
Ascender S.A.R. 2Vi® Mips
One certified shell, configured per mission. Pre-preg carbon top shell, multi-density EPS and threaded inserts for mounting accessories.
Developed with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
Specified and quoted, not priced
Mission
Seven configurations
Colour is not a separate choice. Each mission is its own colourway, marking and accessory set, so you specify by what the crew does.
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Mission
Seven configurations
Colour is not a separate choice. Each mission is its own colourway, marking and accessory set, so you specify by what the crew does.
Size and weight
Technology
Pre-preg carbon shellPolycarbonate bottom shell, in-mould
2-layer Mips®Rotational impact protection
Occigrip fit systemLow volume, 360° micro adjustment
Ventilation5 penetration resistant vents, internal cooling channels
Mounting points4 clips, supplied mounts, 4 front inserts for NVG
Certifications
Shared across all seven configurations.
- EN 12492:2012Helmet for mountaineering
- EN 1077:2007 – Class BHelmet for skiing and snowboarding
- ASTM 2040-18For use in non-motorized recreational snow sports, such as skiing, snowboarding and other alpine sports
- EN 1385:2012White water. Conforms to all requirements in EN 1385:2012, except 5.2 Extent of shell to accommodate protective goggles
Accessories and eyewear
Included in the box
- Image coming soon Head-phone and goggle mounts Adjustable mounts, supplied with the helmet.
Available separately
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- Image coming soon NVG and mounted accessories Four threaded inserts in the front take accessories such as NVG. Accessories are not covered by the certification. COMING SOON
Norwegian air ambulance
Developed with the crews who fly in the worst of it
One shell, five approvals
Mountaineering, industrial, water rescue, wildland fire and eye protection on the same structure, so one helmet covers work that normally takes three.
Technology
How it is built
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Fibres pre-impregnated with a controlled amount of epoxy: an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, extreme rigidity and no air pockets. The same material aerospace and motorsport specify.
The outer shell is fused to the EPS liner during moulding, so it cannot crack or separate away from the liner under impact. One piece, lighter on the neck, and room for larger vents.
Two foam densities crush sacrificially to absorb and spread impact energy. Moisture-resistant and insulating, but single-use: it deforms permanently to do the work.
A nylon framework moulded into the liner carries the anchor points. It stops the shell splitting apart, keeps protection continuous through a second impact, and allows bigger ventilation ports.
Accessories bolt on instead of strapping on: headsets, goggles, high-lumen lights and NVGs to a standardised anchor point, with rear battery packs to balance the load.
Sweet Protection goggles with RIG lens technology, adapters for third-party communication systems, and fittings for a wide range of lighting.
Gallery
On operations
Crews on live tasks with the configurations they specify.
Specification
Everything a tender asks for
Declarations of conformity, test reports and CAD files are available without an account.
Open document centre- Certifications
- EN 12492:2012, EN 1077:2007 Class B, ASTM 2040-18, EN 1385:2012
- Sizes
- S/M 53–56 cm, M/L 56–59 cm, L/XL 59–61 cm, XXL 61–64 cm
- Weight
- 500 g (size M/L)
- Shell
- Pre-preg carbon top shell, in-mould
- Liner
- Multi-density EPS
- Rotational protection
- 2Vi® Mips
- Accessory interface
- 4 threaded inserts in the front, 4 clips
- Service interval
- Inspection every 12 months
- Documentation
- DoC, test report and CAD, no account required
