ERT™ - Strategically Positioned to Make a Difference

Our patented Advanced Polymer ERT™ pads are lab tested and proven to mitigate rotational and linear impact energies due to their unique geometry and material properties…but we don’t stop there. We also pay close attention to where ERT™ pads are placed in each helmet design.

Unlike competitor energy management technologies which often cover the entire inner surface of a helmet, adding weight and cost while reducing ventilation and comfort, ERT™ pads are placed exactly where they’re most needed.   

Strategic Sports works closely with the Virginia Tech helmet test lab, which based on real-world head injuries and sports-specific impact scenarios, has identified the most common and critical areas of impact. Cycling helmets are tested at six locations around the helmet at medium and high impact energies, while equestrian helmets are tested front, back and side at two different impact velocities. To maximize the effectiveness of ERT™, pads are placed at these specific locations for all Strategic Sports’ ERT™ cycling, motorcycle, snow, equestrian and industrial helmets. 

And by design, ERT pads feature a raised profile that rests against the head, creating a soft first layer of multi-directional impact mitigation, while adding a plush and comfortable feel for the rider. 

ERT. Softer is Smarter.