POC OBEX Mips, hydrogen white

POC OBEX Mips, hydrogen white

• Weight: ca. 450gr
• Shell: Hybrid Shell, PC In-Mold with EPS inner shell.
  HYBRID SHELL CONSTRUCTION: The best of both worlds for the highest safety demands: HYBRID SHELL CONSTRUCTION combines the weight and comfort advantages of In-Mold technology with the robustness of Hard Shell construction. In the event of an impact, the hard shell distributes the pressure over the entire surface and offers maximum resistance. Optimal protection is provided by the very lightweight EPS inner shell offers optimal impact protection with low weight, as it perfectly encloses the back of the head. Result is a state-of-the-art top helmet with low overall weight, excellent comfort and ABS upper shell for maximum safety, best ventilation and discreet, stylish, distinctive look.
• MIPS - Multi-directional Impact Protection System
  The additional MIPS improves the protection in case of rotational impact, more info: see below...
• EPS insert: The EPS insert has been optimized for impact protection with low weight
• 360° adjustment system
  360° adjustment system allows for a comfortable, secure fit without changing padding
• Adjustable ventilation
  Ventilation is fully adjustable to increase comfort in varying weather conditions
• 3D molded ventilated lining, moisture wicking, removable, washable
• Integrated goggle ventilation
  Helmet vents are designed to fit goggles to allow vapor to escape.
• Fixed goggle clip
  A fixed goggle clip provides added security and keeps goggles firmly attached to the helmet
• Removable ear pads
  The ear pads are easily removable, ideal for warmer weather conditions
• Certificate: CE EN 1077

About MIPS® Brain Protection System:
MIPS stands for Multi Directional Impact Protection System - A system that is designed to protect against impacts with different directions of movement/force.
These different directions of force are caused by impacts that hit the helmet at an angle. Classic helmets best absorb static (straight) impacts that strike at a right angle and do not create a rotational force.
Since static impacts are unrealistic and you usually hit the ground or other obstacles at an angle, the MIPS system was developed. It absorbs both static forces and rotational forces.

The model of the MIPS system is the human brain.
To protect the brain, there is a fluid between the brain and the skull bone. In the event of a blow to the head, the resulting rotational force is dissipated by minimal movements of this fluid layer and the force is not transmitted to the brain.
MIPS is a copy of this layer, so to speak.
For this purpose, a movable second shell is mounted in the outer shell of the helmet. This second shell rests directly on the head.
Now, if an impact occurs at an angle, the resulting rotational force is not transferred to the head, but is dissipated by the movement between the first and second shells. This system is very effective and can be integrated into any helmet without major problems.

POC OBEX Mips, hydrogen white

About POC...

POC is a Swedish safety and protection brand and manufacturer of helmets, goggles, protection and clothing for snow sports and cycling.
The company was founded in Sweden in 2004 and the headquarters, as well as the entire development team, are based in Stockholm.

"POC has a crystal clear vision to create uncompromising products with the perfect combination of safety, performance and design. When we develop a product, we solve a problem and execute our mission. Function and purpose always come first and design is something we handle naturally and with pride.
POC LAB is our internal hub for information in various scientific, medical and technological fields. Our goal is to drive innovation, push boundaries, challenge conventions and raise the bar for protection. To further support our mission of protecting lives, POC aims to be the company that first introduces new materials, ideas and technologies to our athletes and users."

Meanwhile, of course, POC is more than just a fringe player in winter sports and cycling (as an outfitter to Team Education First-Easy Post or Fabio Wibmer) - some of the world's best atlethen*s ride with its helmets, goggles and protectors - while their goal is also to constantly provide input for new and further developments into the POC LAB. What you notice immediately about the products.
They are not cheap!
But they should not - the safety just has its price and that in combination with a typical "POC Style" makes it great - or what do you think?