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Fidlock HOOK Buckle - Is it Safe?

Dec. 28 2018 Snow By Jacob

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One of the world's hottest inventions that has the fastest growing rate is the Fidlock HOOK buckle. 

Founded in 2007, Fidlock has been creating magnetic clasps, hooks and other innovative solutions for years. Based out of Germany, this company is quickly growing because of the visionary approach it uses to solve problems. 

Problem Solved for Snowmobilers

For example, when you're out on your snowmobile and you need to take off your helmet for whatever reason, often you must take off a glove to be able to manipulate the clasp or connector on the chin strap of your helmet. Gloves tend to be bulky and thus make it hard to grasp small things like helmet chin strap buckles. 

What Fidlock did was combine magnetic innovation with physics-proved mechanical strength. 

These new HOOK buckles are designed to be connected and disconnected with one hand! The magnets attract the buckle and snap together, but it's the mechanical interface between the two parts that make it so strong.

Is it Really Strong Enough to Keep Me Safe?

The Fidlock HOOK buckle has been tested to withstand up to almost 450 pounds (200 kg)! These locks, hooks, and buckles were designed to fit the needs of heavy loads and safety before they were designed for ease of use. The quick release and one handed connection capability is just a plus and another example of innovative genius from this company.

509 Snowmobiling Helmets with Fidlock

509 is all about keeping their riders safe at all times. You'll find that many of their helmets already are using the Fidlock HOOK buckle because 509 recognized the safety features of these buckles. 509 keeps 4 things in mind when developing new products: Safety, Performance, Fit, & Style. These Fidlock buckles make the cut and you can try them out for yourselves when you get a new 509 helmet from Precision Boats in Idaho Falls.

The very cool new Altitude Black Carbon Fiber helmet is one example of many 509 helmets integrated with Fidlock technology.  This helmet also meets or exceeds DOT & ECE 2205 safety certification standards. It features an innovative dual density, interlocking EPS foam liner that provides top crash protection in the event of an accident.

509 is all about safety. If the Fidlock HOOK compromised even slightly on safety, 509 wouldn't touch it. 

One Handed Fidlock HOOK Buckles

A snowmobilers dream... to be able to connect and disconnect our helmets with one hand wearing a glove! It's so easy it almost doesn't seem right. Watch the video below to see one of these in action. If you're tired of the same struggle every time you go out, maybe it's time you considered a new 509 helmet with a Fidlock HOOK buckle.