MIPS Technology
The Mips technology is scientifically proven to reduce rotational motion by absorbing and redirecting rotational energies and forces transferred to the brain from angled impacts to the head.
Reducing rotational forces during an impact has been something we’ve focused on since the very beginning, by creating low volume helmets with a smooth surface that’s more likely to slide on the ground during an impact. In 2011 we made a big step further by being one of the very first helmet brands to partner up with Mips.
We have worked closely with them ever since, and we are continuously working to improve performance through Mips’ superior technology. Today Mips brain protection technology is implemented either as standard or as an option throughout our entire range of bike, ski and snowboard helmets.
This is how MIPS works
In a helmet with Mips Brain Protection System (BPS) the shell and the liner are separated by a Low Friction Layer. When a helmet with Mips Brain Protection System is subjected to an angled impact, the low friction layer allows the helmet to slide relative to the head. The Mips BPS is designed to add protection in helmets against the rotational motion.
The rotational motion is a combination of rotational energy (angular velocity) and rotational forces (from angular acceleration) that both affects the brain and increases the risk for minor and severe brain injuries. Mips BPS has been scientifically proven to reduce rotational motion when implemented in a helmet by absorbing and redirecting rotational energies and forces transferred to the brain.
Mips is designed to address what happens when you fall. Under real-world conditions, when you fall, your head usually hits the ground at an angle, putting your head into a spinning motion that could lead to strain in the brain. Accident statistics bear this out. However, in standard helmet tests, the helmet is dropped vertically onto a flat impact surface. This test is helpful for measuring precise vertical impacts, but far inferior for measuring the more realistic scenario of an angled impact.
The Tech
In a helmet with Mips Brain Protection System (BPS) the shell and the liner are separated by a Low Friction Layer. When a helmet with Mips Brain Protection System is subjected to an angled impact, the low friction layer allows the helmet to slide relative to the head. The Mips BPS is designed to add protection in helmets against the rotational motion.
The rotational motion is a combination of rotational energy (angular velocity) and rotational forces (from angular acceleration) that both affects the brain and increases the risk for minor and severe brain injuries. Mips BPS has been scientifically proven to reduce rotational motion when implemented in a helmet by absorbing and redirecting rotational energies and forces transferred to the brain.
Mips is designed to address what happens when you fall. Under real-world conditions, when you fall, your head usually hits the ground at an angle, putting your head into a spinning motion that could lead to strain in the brain. Accident statistics bear this out. However, in standard helmet tests, the helmet is dropped vertically onto a flat impact surface. This test is helpful for measuring precise vertical impacts, but far inferior for measuring the more realistic scenario of an angled impact.
Types of MIPS Technologies
Multi-directional Impact Protection System MIPS
The MIPS Brain Protection System is a helmet-integrated low-friction layer is designed to reduce rotational motion transferred to the brain from angled impacts to the head.
3-Layer Multi-directional Impact Protection System 3L-MIPS
A special MIPS solution development together with engineers at MIPS for optimized functionality with the Volata. The 3 Layer MIPS construction adds protection against rotational motion caused by angled impacts to the head and is optimized for the race ready fit of the Volata.
How MIPS works in a bike helmet
Watch how MIPS works in a bike helmet from Sweet Protection.
How MIPS works in a bike helmet
How MIPS works in a snow helmet
Watch how MIPS works in a snow helmet from Sweet Protection.
How MIPS works in a snow helmet
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