Name: ZERO2 YOUTH HELMET
Brand: vicis
SKU: 193092002202
Price: 449.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)

Virginia Tech 5-Star helmet; ranked 1st among 34 helmets tested with a 0.19 score (Average 2024 5-Star youth helmet: 2.74 – lower score indicates better performance)
Equipped with a steel facemask
15% lighter than the ZERO1
Built on the revolutionary ZERO2 platform, but is tuned for the impact velocities commonly experienced by youth athletes
Deformable outer shell absorbs impact forces at the point of contact and before reaching the athlete's head
RFLX 2.0 allows for greater impact absorption performance at a lighter weight
Equipped with a softcup chinstrap; does not come with extra DLTA Pods
- ZERO2 Youth Elite models come with extra DLTA Pods
All VICIS ZERO2 shells have a lifetime warranty, which is based on a football helmet's current 10-year lifespan as mandated by NAERA and the helmet's Initial Season of Play
Warning: No helmet can prevent head, brain, or neck injuries, including paralysis or death, a player might receive while participating in football. View Full Warning

Really good helmet, adjusting the size will be a process

It's an amazing helmet. The look, feel, and everything else about it makes it top tier. The only problem I have is adjusting the size. There are multiple different sized pads you can buy and place in different parts of the helmet. Since the parts are not readily available at the store, you'll need to order them, wait for them to be shipped, then try them on in the helmet to see whether or not you purchased the right size. If you didn't, you'll need to return and repeat. We will get the helmet to fit right, eventually.

[rating-only review from previous VICIS review platform]

Not a customer friendly buying process.

My rating is based on the buying process.. I bought a youth large for my son, he is right on the edge of wearing either a medium or a large. I’m in Colorado and couldn’t find a place to fit for size for him, so took a risk ordering “custom”. The helmet is beautiful, but the stock cushions that come with the helmet leave the helmet far too loose for him to use. So I had to buy more cushions, though Vicis is sold out of the stabilizer cushions he needs. Fortunately another vendor claims to have them, so I had to order from another vendor for that… depending on whether they send me the right product AND whether those cushions actually fit my sons head… then I’ll be able to review the product adequately. Until then, this wasn’t a clear or helpful buying process. There’s not a ton of user generated info on social media about Vicis helmets, as they’re still relatively new, but I was attracted by the safety ratings of the helmet and use by popular pro athletes. It would have been better if I could have custom ordered the cushions along with custom ordering the paint color

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HELMET ACCESSORIES

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UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE

TOP RANKED HELMETS BY THE NFL AND NFLPA

All VICIS ZERO2 helmets outperformed all other helmets tested in the NFL and NFLPA’s Annual Testing.

MATRIX technology is currently only available to our professional and D1 collegiate athletes.

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DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE OF THE GAME

Game-changing helmet innovation, now available for athletes of all ages. The VICIS ZERO2 Youth is built on the revolutionary ZERO2 platform, yet is tuned for the impact velocities commonly experienced by young athletes (as tested by the Virginia Tech Youth Helmet Rating System).

ENGINEERED FOR IMPACT FORCES SEEN IN THE YOUTH GAME

The ZERO2 YOUTH leverages the same systems found in the varsity-level ZERO2, yet features impact absorbing structures specifically optimized for the lower velocity impacts seen at the youth level, as tested by the Virginia Tech Youth Helmet Rating System.

TOP-RATED PROTECTION

The ZERO2 recorded the top rating in the Virginia Tech helmet rating system, outperforming every other helmet tested.*

SEE THE FULL RATINGS

SUPERIOR FIT, EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT

Using the same fit system as the varsity-level VICIS ZERO2, the ZERO2 Youth Elite utilizes DLTA pods to deliver customized comfort and a secure fit without air bladders. Interchangeable pods snap in and out of six locations, with five thicknesses available, allowing for custom size adjustments.

Standard ZERO2 Youth models do not come with extra DLTA Pods.

ELEVATED ON-FIELD VISIBILITY

SEE MORE, MAKE PLAYS

Designed to provide optimized vertical and horizontal sightlines and give the athlete maximum situational awareness so they can perform at their best on the field.

A TRULY MULTI-LAYERED HELMET SYSTEM

Flexible outer shell technology, exclusive to VICIS helmets, allows the ZERO2 to respond like no other helmet on the market. By deforming like a car bumper, impact forces are absorbed at the point of contact, before they reach the head. The result is not only groundbreaking protection, but a helmet that feels like no other.

Optimized for the ZERO2, VICIS RFLX 2.0 continues to leverage buckling structures, but has evolved the design with an array of columns interconnected by thin, flexible walls. The result is greater impact performance at a lower weight, allowing VICIS to further tune impact performance in key locations.

The inner shell has been engineered through data collected from hundreds of head shapes to optimize fit accuracy, maximize player comfort, and accommodate a wider range of players.

Raising the bar for personalized comfort and secure fit, the VICIS DLTA pod system is comprised of two layers: impact on the RFLX side, and comfort against the player's head. Fully interchangeable pads across 6 locations in multiple thicknesses translates to virtually unlimited customization without the need for air bladders. Updated pod materials provide upgraded comfort and improved durability.

ZERO2 Youth Elite helmets come with extra DLTA Pods. The standard ZERO2 Youth does not come with extra DLTA Pods.

ZERO2 YOUTH FAQs

WHAT SIZES ARE AVAILABLE?

The ZERO2 YOUTH is available in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. For more sizing info, please refer to the size chart image.

DOES IT COME WITH DLTA PODS?

Each VICIS helmet has DLTA Pods pre-installed. The standard ZERO2 Youth does not come with extra DLTA Pods, while the ZERO2 Youth Elite model does. For more info on what DLTA Pods are pre-installed in each helmet size, please refer to the size chart image.

The ZERO2 YOUTH USED TO BE MORE EXPENSIVE. DID YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE HELMET TO LOWER ITS PRICE?

Despite lowering the prices for the ZERO2 Youth, the #1-rated protection (per Virginia Tech) remains unchanged. The changes made were increasing the standard size options, and only including extra DLTA Pods with ZERO2 Youth Elite models.

WILL A ZERO2 EDGE SHIELD FIT THE ZERO2 YOUTH?

Yes, the ZERO2 Oakley Edge visor fits all ZERO2 helmets, youth and varsity.

WHAT IS THE WARRANTY FOR THE ZERO2 YOUTH?

The warranty for ZERO2 shells is five (5) years. In order to honor the shell warranty (after the first year of use), reconditioning by a NAERA certified reconditioner is required every other year.