After Rossi's horror crash at Mugello, the people in the know said Vale would be out for nearly five months...but as usual the Doctor amazed everyone and was back in the saddle by Sachsenring, not only that he also finished just of the podium in an incredible fourth!
The 'Faces' helmet is a special tribute to all those friends who helped and supported him during his recovery. Designed by world famous Aldo Drudi, the faces include Graziano (Vale's father) his best friend Uccio, team manager Davide Brivio and crew chief Jerry Burgess. Famous friends like Italian musicians Jovanotti, Cesare Cremonini, and Vasco Rossi, Inter Milan football star Marco Materazzi, famous comedian Poalo Cevoli and last but by no means least Vales two dogs Cesare and Cecilia!
The AGV GP Tech Helmet is constructed from SSL (Super-Super-Light) Carbon-Kevlar construction, and is the very same helmet worn and developed by multiple Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi. The shell itself is available in three sizes, with the ventilation system moulded directly in the shell, with vents on the chinbar and forehead as well as exhaust vents on the back. As well as being lightweight, the GP Tech has a fully removable and washable Cool Max lining (including the neck roll) with different sized cheek pads available for a custom fit. A wider aperture than the Titech is replaces, as well as a revised visor mechanism makes changing the visor even quicker then before. The visors are flat, anti scratch and anti fog race visors with tear off system. Double D-Ring fasteners ensure correct strap tension.
