One helmet that handles road rides, gravel exploration, and the daily commute without looking out of place in any context. That's the premise behind the KASK Sintesi, the Italian brand's entry point that brings premium construction and safety testing to a more accessible price. At 230 grams in size medium, the Sintesi weighs the same as KASK's Protone Icon while costing considerably less, delivering a weight-to-value ratio that makes it difficult to justify heavier alternatives at similar or higher prices.

Construction follows KASK's MIT technology, wrapping a polycarbonate outer shell over the EPS foam liner across the top, base ring, and rear sections. This coverage protects areas typically left exposed on budget helmets, where foam can chip or degrade from handling and minor impacts. The Sintesi passes KASK's WG11 rotational impact protocol, their in-house alternative to MIPS that tests the helmet at five different impact points. The approach eliminates the internal slip plane found in MIPS-equipped helmets, saving weight while maintaining rotational protection.

The Ergo Fit retention system represents a new design for KASK, adapted from their equestrian helmet line. A large rubberized dial provides circumference adjustment, while the rear mechanism offers substantial vertical travel to accommodate different head shapes. The cradle sits low and wide, anchoring securely even on rough terrain. KASK offers the Sintesi in two sizes covering 52-62cm circumference, confident that the Ergo Fit's adjustment range handles the spread that would typically require three size options.... Read More