As you dive into fun singletrack, test your skills on technical trails and take to the air across big gaps that raise your heart rate, it's good to know the Axion MIPS Helmet has your head safely covered. Durable. Light. Protective. The first line of defence is the combination of a tough but lightweight Unibody shell and an energy-dissipating EPS foam liner. The outer not only brushes off overhanging bushes and branches during normal trail riding but in the event of a crash, it maintains structural integrity. At the same time, the EPS foam inner liner absorbs the damaging forces of head impacts. Both work in tandem to prevent injury to your head when you fall. You also have the benefit of POC's patented adjustable breakaway peak. This comes away from the helmet during a crash, reducing harmful forces transmitted to the neck. Extended zones around the temples and back of the head also give you extra protection in high-risk areas. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Axion also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Axion MIPS in place, you’ll find POC’s 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your Axion remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash. Cool Trails With the structural strength of the Unibody construction, POC have been able to optimise vent size without compromising on safety. With large intake and exhaust vents, and the integrated MIPS system working seamlessly with the inner air channels, you'll enjoy fresh airflow over the head. You can also be confident of a cool head as your mountain bike ride hots up.
The distinctive design of the Octal MIPS Road Helmet is the first thing to catch the eye. But function and form are closely linked here, with ventilation, comfort and protection intertwined perfectly to create both a high level of performance and an eye-catching design. Safe to its Core At the heart of the performance is the safety provided by the combination of shock-absorbing EPS foam core, made thicker in more vulnerable areas, and MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) technology. In the event of a crash both work hand in hand to absorb and dissipate harmful impacts to the head and brain. The protection is further heightened by the extended coverage over the temples and at the back of the head. A unibody outer shell wraps the inner core, enhancing both durability and structural integrity all while minimising weight. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Axion also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Go With the Flow Protection is of course paramount. But comfort is also vital, and here the Octal MIPS excels. Firstly, large forward airflow vents are engineered to draw in air, internal channels keep the flow smooth and large exhaust vents dispel warm damp air. Cooling airflow is the result. POC also use Coolbest padding inside. This temperature-regulating pad minimises temperature build-up at the helmet to head contact points. Lastly, a lightweight size adjustment system makes getting the right fit remarkably quick and easy. The right fit means greater comfort and more security should you fall.
If you're going to be riding hard, tickling the edge of tyre grip on hard turns, pushing jumps further and higher and generally going all-in on your ride, a crash is almost inevitable. It's how you progress after all. And when you do hit the ground, the Tectal MTB Helmet delivers. Take on The Trails with Confidence The construction method is borrowed from POC's groundbreaking Octal road cycling helmet. This sees a tough unibody shell bonded to a shock-absorbing EPS liner. The shell provides durable protection against minor knocks and in the event of a more serious fall enhances structural integrity. An Aramid bridge system, first seen in POC’s proven and award-winning Trabec helmet also allow POC to maintain a low weight and increase vent size while making no compromise to safety performance. At the core of the helmet is the EPS foam liner. This is the layer that soaks up harder head impacts during a fall. The density and thickness vary in order to optimise protection where it's needed most. The design of the Tectal also sees greater coverage specifically tailored for mountain biking. This gives extra protection across the temples and back of the head, so you're covered if you go over the bars or off the back. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. Cool Comfort When you're riding, you'll soon be building up body heat. And with it, sweat. And so POC have ensured ventilation is optimised. In fact, they've used wind-tunnel testing to get the airflow just right, so whether going fast or slow, you'll enjoy fresh air over your head. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Tectal in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
As the trails pass by in an adrenalin-soaked blur, singletrack ticked off at speed and your heart rate peaking as you fly gaps, you can be sure that should you misjudge a corner, case a landing or get tyre washout, the Axion Race MIPS Helmet provides reliable head protection in the event of a crash. Lightweight. Tough. Protective. POC's lightweight shock-absorbing EPS liner and tough Polycarbonate shell provide the first line of defence against head injuries. Should you be unfortunate to crash, it's the EPS liner that soaks up and dissipates the damaging forces of head impacts. During impacts, the Unibody outer also maintains structural integrity, while during normal riding it provides a tough barrier against overhanging bushes and branches. You also have the benefit of POC's patented adjustable breakaway peak. This comes away from the helmet during a crash, reducing harmful forces transmitted to the neck. Extended zones around the temples and back of the head also give you extra protection in high-risk areas. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Axion Race also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Axion Race MIPS in place, you’ll find POC’s 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your Axion remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash. Turn up the Airflow The Axion Race also features large intake and exhaust vents, and when combined with inner air channels and the integrated MIPS system, allows a constant rush of air to keep your head cool during your ride. Thanks to the structural strength of the Unibody construction, these vents can be larger without compromising safety.
When it comes to shredding the trail aggressively, staying protected as you nail north shores and kickers is a vital necessity. Offering added coverage to the temple and the back of the head, the POC Tectal Spin leaves no stone unturned in its quest to be the safest helmet on the market. There is a fully wrapped unibody shell construction for impressive durability while structural integrity is enhanced thanks to the Aramid bridge technology liner. Infused with technology passed down by a long line of POC creations, this stylish helmet has award-winning family members in its bloodline and perfectly suits the demands of Enduro and racing. Extremely robust and lightweight, POC have opted to utilise their very own patent pending rotational impact protection system. Known as SPIN, the amount of force transmitted to the head and brain is reduced, meaning you can have full confidence in your helmet’s ability to perform should the unexpected happen. Not content with just improving their rotational impact protection system, POC have also infused innovation into their stylish lid, providing a layer that sits against the head to shear in all directions during an oblique impact. Moving with your skull during crashes, the force transmitted to the brain is lowered, ensuring that safety really is the name of the game with the Tectal Race SPIN. Should you still be demanding more for your money, there is a reinforced EPS liner to add extra impetus to your ride and the simple and easily adjustable fit of the Tectal allows you to customise the helmet on the go. Improving your protection against sharp objects is bound to see you attack the downhill sections with more aggression, and the highly breathable capabilities of the Tectal ensure you stay cool and fresh from the first pedal until the last. Offering optimised ventilation which has been evaluated in the wind tunnels, the flow of air is maximised around your head. With a goggle clip and adjustable visor also included, the Tectal Race SPIN Helmet truly is the king of the mountain.
Safety First Mountain biking is tough on both the body and your equipment. And none more so when you're unfortunate enough to crash. The Otocon Race MIPS Helmet is here to keep you safer when it all goes a bit wrong. The first line of defence comes via the Otocon's dual-material construction. In the event of an impact to the head, a combination of EPP foam lower and EPS foam upper provide the perfect degree of energy dissipation, helping prevent injury. A tough and durable outer shell works with moulded Aramid bridges to enhance both structural strength, and integrity and improve penetration protection. This is one tough helmet. While the peak is great for keeping out sun and rain, it's also safe, breaking away from the helmet body in a crash, reducing damaging forces upon your neck. Meanwhile, the chin guard features a removable grill, offering protection from mud and dirt in winter but easily removed to boost airflow in warmer weather or a tough enduro climb. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Let the Otocon do the Talking When you’re mountain biking, crashing is a part of the game. As they say, if you're not crashing, you're not progressing. However, there may be a time when you’re not able to simply dust yourself down and carry on riding. It’s here the Otocon Race MIPS Helmet excels. It features a twICEme® NFC Medical ID chip, letting you store vital medical and emergency contact details. With an NFC-enabled smartphone first responders can read the chip and make the best treatment decisions there and then. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. Cool Comfort Be it downhill runs or a tough enduro, it's all very well feeling protected but you certainly don't want that to compromise comfort. Thanks to the excellent ventilation, with internal air channels to maximise airflow, you'll enjoy all-day mountain bike riding comfort.
Safety First Mountain biking is tough on both the body and your equipment. And none more so when you're unfortunate enough to crash. However, the Otocon Helmet is here to keep you safer when it all goes a bit wrong. Reliable head protection comes via the Otocon's dual-material construction. In the event of an impact to the head, a combination of EPP foam lower and EPS foam upper provide the perfect degree of energy dissipation, helping prevent injury. A tough and durable outer shell works with moulded Aramid bridges to enhance structural strength, integrity and improve penetration protection. This is one tough helmet. Peak Performance While the peak is great for keeping out sun and rain, it's also safe, breaking away from the helmet body in a crash, and reducing damaging forces upon your neck. Meanwhile, the chin guard features a removable grill, offering protection from mud and dirt in winter but easily removed to boost airflow in warmer weather or improve cooling when on a tough enduro transition stage. Cool Comfort Be it downhill runs or a tough enduro, it's all very well feeling protected but you certainly don't want that to compromise comfort. Thanks to the excellent ventilation, with internal air channels to maximise airflow, you'll enjoy all-day mountain bike riding comfort. Race Lock Integrated Adjuster A secure helmet is a safer helmet. And with the Race Lock Integrated Adjuster, you can dial in the perfect fit quickly and easily. This keeps the helmet firmly in place over all types of terrain and rock-solid in the event of a crash.
If you're keen to push the limits of both your mountain bike skills and tyre grip, there's always going to be the chance of a crash. Being on the edge is what keeps the adrenalin flowing, right? And when that crash happens, the Axion Helmet has your head covered. Durable. Light. Protective. Reliable protection of your head is via the combination of a tough but lightweight Unibody shell and an energy-dissipating EPS foam liner. The core EPS foam inner liner is what absorbs the damaging forces of head impacts, improving safety in the event of a tumble. To the outside, a polycarbonate all-over shell not only brushes off overhanging bushes and branches during normal trail riding but in the event of a crash, it maintains structural integrity. Both inner and outer work in tandem to prevent injury to your head when you fall. You also have the benefit of POC's patented adjustable breakaway peak. This comes away from the helmet during a crash, reducing harmful forces transmitted to the neck. Extended zones around the temples and back of the head also give you extra protection in high-risk areas. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Axion in place, you’ll find POC’s 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your Axion remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash. Cool Trails With the structural strength of the Unibody construction, POC has been able to optimise vent size without compromising on safety. Large intake and exhaust vents work seamlessly with the inner air channels, making sure you enjoy fresh airflow over the head. You can also be confident of a cool head as your mountain bike ride hots up.
Whether you're hitting those big mountain lines, crushing loops at a bike park or taking on some MTB competition, the Kortal Helmet offers unrivalled head protection when you crash. Protect your head In order to keep your head protected, POC uses a combination of EPS foam inner liner and tough polycarbonate shell outer. The EPS foam inner soaks up and dissipates harmful impact forces, giving you the confidence that in the event of a fall, you'll enjoy reliable safety. To the outside, the polycarbonate all-over shell not only brushes off overhanging bushes and branches during normal trail riding but in the event of a crash, it maintains the structural integrity of the helmet. Extended zones around the temples and back of the head also give you extra protection in high-risk areas. Ready to Roll While safety is its main focus, POC has also go those smaller just as important MTB-specific details right too. The peak is adjustable, allowing you to pull up goggles and sunglasses and store them easily under the peak. It's also designed to break away in a crash, reducing forces on your neck. For goggle wearers, POC has ensured no ventilation ports are covered by your goggle strap, maintaining excellent airflow at all times. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Axion in place, you’ll find POC’s 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your Axion remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash. E-MTB ready The helmet is also certified to the Dutch NTA 8776 electric bicycle helmet standard, the only such standard in the world. So be it fully human-powered or with some electrical assistance, this is a mountain bike helmet you can trust.
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Cutting-Edge Protection The A2 MIPS Helmet has everything you need to go ride MTB trails with gusto and confidence. First and foremost it's got the features needed to keep your head protected should you find gravity conspires to slam you into the dirt. The industry-first dual-density EPP - EPS impact liner does a brilliant job of protecting you from both high and slow speed impacts. The extended coverage of the A2 also provides comprehensive coverage of the head, no matter which way you fall. Meanwhile, the innovative MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) then takes care of brain protection, more on that below. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Cool. Fast. Fresh. When it comes to comfort, the A2 is ahead of the pack too. Thanks to oversized intake and exhaust vents, airflow is optimised, offering up to 25% more flow than an A1. Inside, the X-Static® Pure Silver comfort liner is quick to wick away sweat and it's odour-resistant too - no stinky, itchy head after a fun day on the trails. With an easy to adjust head cradle and strap-dividers, fit and comfort are simple to get right every ride. Weighing a mere 350 grams, the A2 certainly won't weigh you down.
Cutting-Edge Protection When you take to the dirt, you know that crashing is almost inevitable. That's the thrill of it though. Pushing those limits closer and closer to the edge. However, with the A1 MIPS Classic Helmet, you have the maximum coverage and safety features to keep you safe and protected. The EPS liner works to absorb impacts and it extends down both the sides and back of the head for all-round protective coverage. A reinforced polycarbonate outer shell, using in-moulded technology, creates a helmet that's tough too. Cutting edge MIPS brain protection system can also be found, boosting safety still further. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Trail Riding Comfort Comfort and ventilation are also optimised for your mountain bike trail riding fun. 8 intake vents suck in air where it rushes over your head to keep you cool. And the complementary 8 rear vacuum vortex vents to the back draw away heat and moisture so you don't get too hot and sweaty as you ride uphill. Meanwhile, the luxuriously soft comfort liner hugs your head comfortably. And being quick-wicking and anti-microbial you'll enjoy more comfort, less dampness and no itchy head after a long day on the trails. It's washable too, so you can also feel fresh every time you go ride.