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Cardo, known for its communication devices, has unveiled its first in-house helmet, the Venture. An off-road (trail) model with a mesh-network intercom built directly into the shell, it's priced at $799 — a fresh take on integrating gear.
A comm-unit maker building its own helmet makes total sense. An aftermarket intercom always leaves you agonizing over mounting position and wiring. Built in from the start, fit and controls can both be properly optimized. Whether $799 matches the substance is something I want to confirm by actually wearing it, but the direction here is exactly right.
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How is a mesh-type intercom actually different from traditional Bluetooth?
Buying an all-in-one might actually end up cheaper than buying a separate intercom.
Feels like Sena will probably put out an integrated helmet-and-Bluetooth model eventually too.
If Cardo seriously enters the helmet market, it could shake up the balance of power among manufacturers.
$799 is a pretty high price bracket for a standalone helmet.
Factoring in the built-in intercom, the price might actually be a reasonable line.
It's an interesting new challenge for a comms equipment maker to put out its own helmet.
