Best/Safest Helmet

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Sage_F

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Hey I'm looking for a new Helmet for the 17/18 season and I was wondering what are some good ones to look for that look dope but are also really safe. I've had a Bern helmet for the past year.
 
Get something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think
 
Like other people said if you want the SAFEST helmet i would go for a poc helmet or any helmet that has MIPS however if you want a helmet that will last but also looks good and is safe i would go for the giro combyn. I use the combyn and love it.
 
I will sell you a Smith Quantum helmet. It has MIPS tech and is the tier 1 helmet from a will respected manufacturer. New with tags, $190 shipped
 
13830679:Lokdog said:
Get something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think
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MIPS actually stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System
 
13830679:Lokdog said:
Get something with mips (multiple impact protection system) it'll save you a lot of pain down the road, at least did for me. As far as I know there's quite a few brands that make em, but on the expensive side there's Sweet protection and for cheap you've got Pret I think
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NO!

MIPS does not stand for multiple impact protection system. it stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. It allows the shell of the helmet to rotate during the impact with an oblique angle of impact at a faster rate than the foam inside. This keeps the brain from getting to "spun". In a normal, straight-on impact, Having MIPS makes little to no difference. At that point, the construction properties and the fit of the helmet will be the most important factors.

Note: No helmet is truly designed to withstand more than one major impact

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13832988:Lokdog said:
Aside from the terminology being basically irrelevant, are you saying he shouldn't get mips?
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No, not at all. All of my helmets are MIPS. Its great technology. It increases the price of the product, but in the name of reducing the chances of getting a concussion (which can lead to long term health issues). Even a $300 dollar with MIPS is cheaper than a trip to the ER / brain doctor.

Personally, I only use Smith helmets, since they work so well with their goggles (and I also only use smith goggles), fit wise. And I buy them with MIPS
 
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