POC release new Hedvig Wessel signature edition
POC is excited to release its new signature edition with leading freeride skier and current Freeride World Tour champion Hedvig Wessel.
Designed exclusively with Hedvig it's a collection that draws on her natural talents and inspiration drawn whilst skiing and climbing on the beautiful and commanding mountains of Norway.
The third version of Hedvig's signature series continues to be influenced by her homeland, Norway, as Hedvig Wessel said – "Norway's national mountain, Stetind, inspired my first signature edition with POC, which was followed by Storen. Both mountains have beauty and extreme difficulty, and I wanted to follow them with an equally inspiring peak from the Lyngen Alps, Piggtind. When I first saw the sunset and colours that enveloped the mountain I knew I wanted to ski and climb there. And I wanted the collection to speak in the tones I saw and absorbed there, and which would represent the power and beauty of sunsets."
High mountains and pink sunsets
The new Hedvig Wessel edition includes the Calyx Carbon, Nexal, Nexal Mid and the Devour Glacial, and are inspired by the pink sunsets and beautiful tones of Piggtind.
The Calyx Carbon helmet, certified for mountaineering, skiing and cycling, Nexal goggles and the Devour glacial eyewear are highly suited and developed for technical terrain, especially ski touring where rope work and mountaineering skills are required. It's an environment where Hedvig spends more time and have been chosen to meet the demands imposed by skiing in these settings.
As an Olympic mogul skier and the current Freeride World Tour champion, it's easy to see how Hedvig Wessel inspires many with her technical abilities and natural approach to skiing.
But those who followed her journey to the 2024 Freeride World Tour title will know that it has not been straightforward. And it's this dedication and focus that sets Hedvig apart as a skier and artist.
Commenting on the new edition, Sofie Tenmark, Special Projects Manager, POC, added - "Being able to work with such a dedicated and talented skier is always a real pleasure. And when that skiing ability is equally matched with a naturally creative and curious mind, the results are just wonderful. The new design we have created together is special, and we are particularly proud to release this edition for all to enjoy."
The new Calyx Carbon in the collection is limited to fifty pieces, all uniquely numbered and will include a handwritten note by Hedvig. It will also feature a soft neck warmer. The Devour Glacial will come with a lanyard, which will ensure they will not be lost in a storm.
Product details
Nexal Hedvig Wessel Ed.
- Hedvig Wessel design
- Color: Piggtind Pink
- Zeiss Lens: Partly Sunny Azure, CAT 2
- Comes with additional lens: Cloudy Coral, CAT 1
- Frame outriggers give a closer fit with a helmet
- Zygomatic bone covers
- Triple-layer face foam
- Adjustable ventilation
Nexal Mid Hedvig Wessel Ed.
- Same features as Nexal
- Scaled for smaller faces
Calyx Carbon Hedvig Wessel Ed.
- Hedvig Wessel design, uniquely numbered
- Color: Piggtind
- Comes with a soft neck warmer
- Multi-functional helmet tested to ski, mountaineering and cycle safety standards.
- Carbon fiber outer shell.
- Highly packable
Devour Glacial Hedvig Wessel Ed.
- Hedvig Wessel design
- Color: Piggtind White
- Zeiss lens: Clarity Universal/Sunny Azure
- Comes with additional lens: Clear
- Lanyard included
- Very large field of view
- Eye shields
- Fully adjustable temples
- Adjustable nose piece
- Interchangeable lens
Price
Calyx Carbon Hedvig Wessel Ed. MSRP 420 EUR
Nexal Hedvig Wessel Ed. MSRP 260 EUR
Nexal Mid Hedvig Wessel Ed. MSRP 260 EUR
Devour Glacial Hedvig Wessel Ed. MSRP 290 EUR
Last season
Obex BC Mips Hedvig Wessel Ed. - MSRP 270 EUR
Nexal Clarity Hedvig Wessel Ed. - MSRP 230 EUR
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About Hedvig Wessel
Hedvig Wessel is Norwegian with a rich and varied background in skiing which originally started at eleven with mogul skiing, and culminated in representing Norway at two Olympic Games. Having switched to big mountain skiing, today Hedvig is considered as one of the worlds leading freeskiers. She has competed around the globe with the Freeride World Tour and is the current Freeride World Tour Champion.
About POC
Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, POC is a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. Creating all types of protection for cycling and snow sports, POC uses research, scientific methods and rigorous testing in its pursuit of innovation.
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