The next generation in bicycle helmet safety? POC Ventral Air SPIN NFC Review

Modern cycling helmets have evolved to not only better protect you during a crash but also after a crash. The most common example of this are crash sensors that can notify your emergency contacts when an impact is detected. However, this is more of an active safety feature that requires a cell phone signal and battery power to operate. POC has developed an alternative approach using an embedded NFC chip into the helmet itself with the new POC Ventral Air SPIN NFC helmet. This clever passive design is one of the first implementations for a road cycling helmet, and allows you to upload medical and personal identification information directly into the NFC chip without the need for a battery source or internet access.

Design wise, the Ventral Air SPIN NFC is simply the Ventral Air SPIN helmet with the NFC chip integrated into the helmet shell. Aside from the twICEme graphic (a graphic that looks like a WIFI symbol) on the helmet shell to indicate where the NFC chip is located, the helmet has the same sleek aerodynamic profile inherited from the Ventral SPIN but with the highly ventilated design of the Ventral Air SPIN. As with the Ventral Air SPIN, the helmet has a low profile design that is a welcome update from POC’s popular but bulky Octal helmet. The thick EPS foam and deep internal air channels still means it is thicker than other helmets on the market.

The Ventral Air Spin NFC is one of the first road cycling helmets with the NFC medical tag integrated directly into the shell. Although NFC technology isn’t new (it is commonly used in most contactless payment systems), the integration of an NFC chip into a cycling helmet is a unique application. Compared to other integrated safety technology such as crash sensors found in other helmets, the NFC medical tag requires no batteries or cell phone connectivity to function. The NFC medical tag is a passive design that can be used to store your vital information that could aid medical professionals in the case of an accident. Any NFC-equipped smartphone can quickly read the data and provide critical information that you may not be able to communicate...

 ... Read the full review @ https://thesweetcyclists.com/poc-ventral-air-spin-nfc-helmet/
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00:00 Intro
00:12 Unboxing + Specs
02:37 NFC Setup
04:09 Fit + Finish
08:50 Comparison (POC Octal, Ventral SPIN, Bontrager Specter)
13:06 On The Road
13:34 The Final Score
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