New Purpose-Built Helmets with Forced Air Kits Highlight Pioneering Powersports Company’s First UTV Specific Offerings
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (September 12, 2018) – Bell Helmets, an industry leader in innovative head protection, today officially signaled its entry into the rapidly growing recreational UTV space with the launch of two new helmets, the Qualifier DLX Forced Air and Qualifier Forced Air. Over the span of its storied 65 years, Bell pioneered the first full-face auto racing and motorcycle helmet, as well as the first motocross helmet and has made indelible impressions upon various motorsports disciplines. Drawing on its industry experience these are Bell’s first helmets designed, developed and tested specifically for recreational UTV enthusiasts.
Bell Helmets has long been popular among off-road participants due to its leadership and advancements in the head protection category. With so many of the top off-road racers already using Bell helmets, Bell wanted to create UTV helmet offerings that everyday drivers and passengers could use as well. To provide these consumers with products designed specifically for their needs, Bell used its experience from racing and sought feedback from its ambassadors and the professionals already using the helmets on what they were looking for in a recreational UTV helmet.
Bell Qualifier DLX Forced Air Helmet
“With the growing popularity of UTV’s, we wanted to satisfy a need by providing these enthusiasts with the types of proven helmets that Bell has been synonymous with for nearly 65 years,” said Chris Sackett, Bell Helmets vice president. “Using our industry expertise, and feedback from our ambassadors, we’ve developed something we are incredibly proud of and that we know consumers are going to love. We are excited about the future, as we continue to develop new products and incorporate our top-of-the-line safety technologies into helmets for this category.”
The new Qualifier DLX Forced Air comes standard with a Transitions® shield, that offers clarity in low-light conditions and quickly darken in brighter conditions, ensuring that riders will be able to adjust to randomly changing lighting conditions throughout the day. While not included, the Qualifier Forced Air is also compatible with the Transitions® shield. Both helmets feature a premium dust skirt, designed to keep debris out of the helmets. The dust skirt is paired with a forced air kit that allows riders to breathe in cool, clean air by using positive pressure to prevent dusty air from entering the helmet. The forced air also creates a cooling sensation by blowing air straight down on the rider’s head, making it ideal for any conditions.
The Qualifier DLX Forced Air also features a communications port and speaker pockets where riders will be able to connect their Bluetooth devices. Bell is also partnering with Rugged Radio and has released a “Rugged Ready” version of the helmet prewired with Rugged’s intercom system.
Qualifier DLX Forced Air:
- Contoured Cheek Pads
- Forced Air ventilation system for cooling and comfort
- Industry-Leading Five-Year Warranty
- Integrated communication port accommodates Sena and Cardo Bluetooth® stereo
- headset and intercom systems.
- Integrated Speaker Pockets
- Lightweight Polycarbonate/ABS Shell Construction
- Padded Chin-Strap with D-Ring Closure
- Premium dust skirt to keep our dust and sand
- Removable/washable anti-bacterial interior
- Transitions® Adaptive ClickRelease™ Shield Included
- Transitions® Anti fog and UV protection
- Velocity Flow Ventilation™ system with FlowAdjust™
MSRP: $319.95
Certification: DOT, ECE
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Qualifier Forced Air
- Contoured Cheek Pads
- Force-flow ventilation system for cooling and comfort
- Industry-Leading Five-Year Warranty
- Integrated Speaker Pockets and Bluetooth system compatible
- Lightweight Polycarbonate/ABS Shell Construction
- Padded Chin-Strap with D-Ring Closure
- Premium dust skirt to keep our dust and sand
- Removable/washable anti-bacterial interior
- Transitions® Adaptive ClickRelease™ Shield available
- NutraFog II™ anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV-protected shield
- Velocity Flow Ventilation™ system with FlowAdjust™
MSRP: $179.95
Certification: DOT, ECE
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Available now at select retailers and online. For more information on these helmets please visit www.bellhelmets.com.
About BELL
Founded by Roy Richter in the garage of a Southern California speed shop in 1954, Bell redefined the racing helmet and in doing so spawned an entire industry. The company is synonymous with protection and progression, and for over 60 years champions in auto, motorcycle and bicycle competitions all over the world have used its helmets. Purpose built, Bell has set the standard for excellence and innovation with nearly every advancement in safety on the list of helmet “firsts.” The Scotts Valley, California company was acquired by Vista Outdoor in April 2016. Bell is online at www.bellhelmets.com
