Biltwell Gringo 06 Helmet - SANTA CRUZ Limited Edition - Vintage White

Biltwell and Santa Cruz joined forces and made a... Read More

Biltwell and Santa Cruz joined forces and made a great helmet together. Santa Cruz Skateboards is one of those brands that Biltwell have looked up to since Biltwell’s founding in 2006. Their mission statement sums it up perfectly “To inspire fans of skateboarding and art by drawing from our past, in the present, for the future…” Created in 1985 by Jim Phillips, the Screaming Hand is one of the most recognizable skate logos of all time and Biltwell thought it was the perfect fit for a collaboration on this limited edition Gringo helmet.

In 2014, Biltwell launched the Gringo - their first full-face helmet. This retro-styled helmet garnered immense popularity among bikers, igniting a revival in the industry and setting the tone for a whole new segment of motorcycle helmets. Biltwell have now updated the Gringo to meet the new, more stringent ECE R22.06 safety standards while maintaining a no-frills, old-school aesthetic at a very attractive price.

At first glance, not much has changed: the Gringo still has its beautiful, slim profile ABS shell with sturdy snaps to attach visors and peaks. Not too many bells and whistles to deduct from the sleek design that matches just about any bike out there. The inside is another story though: the new dual density EPS internal shell expertly absorbs and dissipates impacts and a new BioFoam head form with vented polyester padding promotes airflow through the helmet, despite the lack of external vents. The helmet's three-piece comfort liner is easily removable for convenient cleaning and replacement.

If you are after a bit of vintage flair but don’t want to compromise on safety, the Gringo is where it’s at.

• ABS outer shell
• Slim profile
• EPS inner shell for impact absorption
• BioFoam head form and ventilated polyester padding for comfort and airflow
• Speaker pockets
• Three sturdy snap buttons on the brow to attach visors and peaks
• Fully removable and washable liner
• Double D-ring chin strap
• ECE 22.06 and DOT approved