Should You Buy A MIPS Helmet?

Chaparral Motorsports
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August 24, 2014
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Last Updated: September 17, 2020

MIPS AB is a company that makes the MIPS safety technology for helmets. MIPS, which stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System, is a revolutionary concept in providing protection from impacts to the head from any direction - or as they call their product, it is a "Brain Protection System."

While there are many helmets in various styles you are sure to love, it's safety that is the top priority when shopping for a helmet. And that's just what MIPS brings to the table. Designed around the same idea that naturally protects the brain during impacts, the special MIPS layer moves to absorb harmful forces that would otherwise damage your brain. These helmets will protect you when you need it most.

Safety Comes Standard

MIPS AB was founded by a "specialist in the biochemical field," according to the company's website. It's this innovation and technical construction that they have stayed committed to since it was founded in 2001.

"Our company has extensive technological and medical expertise focused on preventing head injuries," their website reads. "We also conduct studies involving injury prediction and the simulation of head and neck injuries using advanced data methods. MIPS AB has extensive and profound knowledge concerning head and neck injuries, a result of 30 years' experience in the area."

You are given peace of mind with a MIPS helmet atop your head. Whether you're dropping off a cliff on a skis or a mountain bike, or just heading out on a long cross-country dirt bike ride, a MIPS helmet will be there protect you. And you'll look great doing it.

So Many Options

The only hard part about shopping for a MIPS helmet is deciding which design to go with. Do you want full-face protection? A visor?

There are a wide range of helmets that utilize the innovative MIPS protection that are sure to fit your needs. Many leading brands have partnered with MIPS to add the improved protection of the MIPS system to their helmets, including: Airoh, Fox, Lazer Sport, One Industries, O'Neal, POC, Scott Sports, Sweet Protection, 661, Tec, Spectra, Marucci Sports, TSG, Red and Rossignol. Whether your are looking for a bicycle helmet or a top-of-the-line motocross helmet, those shopping for a helmet shouldn't look any further than the various options available with MIPS.

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