POC Tectal Race MIPS helmet

Maximum protection for mountain bikers

One of the first helmets to feature an extended outer shell that protects a larger portion of the head, the helmet has now been updated with MIPS rotational impact protection.

The helmet was developed according to POC's Whole Helmet Concept™ to offer the perfect mix of comfort, reliability and performance and to ensure additional safety on the trails. An internal aramid fiber-reinforced helmet bridge improves structural stability and penetration protection, so you can go full throttle under low-hanging branches without worry.

Thanks to the ventilation system optimized in wind tunnel tests, the helmet offers light, reliable protection that lets you keep a cool head when you push your limits on the trail.

highlights

• MIPS Integra: The latest technology from the brain protection specialists at MIPS offers enhanced rotational impact protection
• RECCO® reflector: A RECCO® reflector makes it easier for emergency services to locate you in the event of an accident
• EPS insert: A light EPS insert offers optimal protection
• Aramid fiber reinforced helmet bridge: Aramid fiber reinforced helmet bridge inside to improve structural stability and increase penetration protection
• One-piece Shell: The polycarbonate shell increases the structural integrity of the helmet
• 360° Adjustable Fit: Simple 360° adjustment system for a secure and comfortable fit
• Ventilation tested in the wind tunnel : The ventilation design of the helmet has been optimized in the wind tunnel for maximum efficiency
• Adjustable helmet peak: The helmet peak can be adjusted to protect you against wind and weather
• Extended Protection: Extended zones on the temples and back of the head offer additional protection in risk areas
• Goggle clip: The goggle clip on the back ensures that the goggles are securely attached to the helmet

specification

Technologies used

In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses in this product.

MIPS
The MIPS® safety system was developed to provide additional protection for helmets in numerous accidents. In certain impact situations, the MIPS system can reduce dangerous forces that might otherwise be transmitted to the helmet wearer's head.

1. Conventional helmets are designed and tested for a straight impact. In most cases, however, the impact is at an angle, which can cause rotational movements for the head.

2. This rotational movement can cause brain injury.

3. The low-friction shell is designed to help reduce rotational movement of the head in certain cases of angled impact.

Straight impact - oblique impact

The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational movement than linear movement because it has a shear strength similar to that of water or gel. When rotational movement causes different parts of the brain to move at different times, the tissues can be stretched, causing concussions or other brain injuries.

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussion and more serious brain injury from an oblique impact to the head. The MIPS system consists of a low-friction shell that is fixed inside the helmet. The low-friction shell is designed to slide slightly inside the helmet in the event of an accident, allowing forces to be directed away from the head. It is said to help reduce the risk of brain injuries.

Most conventional helmets are designed for a straight impact, but in most cases the impact is at an angle. The low-friction shell can reduce the rotational forces of an oblique impact.

Security system with the brain as a model

Unlike conventional helmets, which are primarily designed and tested for a straight impact, the low-friction shell of the MIPS system mimics the brain's own protection system against rotational movement. The cerebrospinal fluid is our natural defense system that allows the brain to move offset to the skull.

scope of delivery

• 1 x POC Tectal Race MIPS helmet (see item description for details)