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POC Ski Helmet Concepts & Technologies – Snow
We never compromise in choosing materials or construction, and we never compromise safety, quality or performance. 5 Different helmet concepts & technologies for several different needs.
ARAMID IN-MOLD
An in-mold helmet construction is very lightweight, but lacks penetration resistance due to the thin shell. By molding a sheet of aramid to the core, the low weight is maintained and the protection is radically improved. This is called Aramid Penetration Barrier.
SYNAPSIS
ARAMID BRIDGES
By molding aramid bridges to the core of the helmet, the impact forces are spread over a larger surface, and at the same time the helmet gains structural stability through the bonding of the unbreakable aramid weave and the EPS liner. It allows for a very lightweight and very well ventilated helmet.
FORNIX
FORNIX
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
VDSAP (VENTILATED DOUBLE SHELL ANTI-PENETRATION)
POC’s patented VDSAP system (Ventilated Double Shell Anti-Penetration) is made up of two ventilated shells that are placed offset for maximum protection against penetration from sharp objects, while maintaining good air flow and ventilation. The safety performance of this construction is amazing and represents a unique take on helmet design.
RECEPTOR BUG
RECEPTOR BUG ADJUSTABLE
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
RECEPTOR +
RECEPTOR BUG COMMUNICATION
MIPS (MULTI-DIRECTIONAL IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM)
MIPS is a system used to reduce the rotational force to the brain in case of oblique impacts. Accident statistics show that the most common accident occurs in an oblique impact to the head, resulting in a rotation of the head and brain. The brain is more sensitive to oblique impacts than radial impacts.
In a helmet equipped with MIPS technology, a low friction layer separates the shell and the inside of the helmet. When subjected to an oblique impact, the low friction layer allows a small controlled rotation of the shell relative to the lining.
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
FORNIX
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
CORTEX DH
MIPS
SUPER VENTILATED HELMETS
By studying the air flow inside the helmets, POC has been able to create super ventilated helmets with adjustable air flow to adapt it to the conditions. The combination of goggle vents, chimney vents, VDSAP and adjustable vents makes the helmets very ventilated, with a maintained low weight and a high level protection.
FRONTAL
FORNIX
FORNIX
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
MULTI-IMPACT PERFORMANCE
Most helmets today have liners made of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), a great shock absorbing material, but it will be permanently compressed when absorbing an impact, even a minor one. Using multi-impact EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) as core material creates a helmet that will protect your head over and over again.
RECEPTOR +
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
SKULL ORBIC COMP
SKULL ORBIC X
CORTEX DH
MIPS
MULTI-IMPACT DEFLECTOR PANEL
Through examining helmets used by World Cup alpine racers, we identified that they were worn out in the front caused by repeated impacts from the gates. The violence was more severe than we had ever imagined and the discovery led us to developing the Multi-Impact Deflector Panels, featured in the new line of Skull Orbic helmets.
Our deflector panels decrease the transmitted force of the impact, and increase the shock absorbing capacity of the helmets. This ensures that the helmet performance remains at the highest level when it’s really needed: in a real crash.
In the deflector panel of the Skull Orbic Comp, we integrated our patented VPD 2.0 that has extreme impact absorbing properties, proven very efficient for repeated impacts in our body armor collection.
The Skull Orbic X deflector panel is made of multi-impact EPP material.
SKULL ORBIC COMP
SKULL ORBIC X
POC Bike Helmet Concepts & Technologies – Wheels
PROGRESSIVE CORE
POC’s new progressive core (Pro Core) combines two densities. With a stiffer outer part of the liner and a softer portion on the inside, the helmet becomes exceptionally durable on the outside and well suited to deal with higher energy impacts, while the softer inner layer provides protection for lower energy impacts. The two layers also work together to give a progressive stop of the head in case of an impact.
CRANE
MULTI-IMPACT PERFORMANCE
To date, both traditional hard shell and in-mold helmets have relied on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for shock absorption. EPS absorbs energy by plastic deformation on impact and results in permanent deformation. As a consequence, a helmet liner made of EPS will not be as good absorbing repetitive impacts. Most of POC’s bike helmets use a liner of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) instead of the traditional EPS. The difference between the materials is that EPP does not deform permanently, which means it’s suitable for absorbing repetitive impacts.
RECEPTOR +
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
CORTEX DH
MIPS
CORTEX FLOW
MIPS (MULTI-IMPACT PROTECTION SYSTEM)
MIPS is a system used to reduce the rotational force to the brain in case of oblique impacts. Accident statistics show that the most common accident occurs in an oblique impact to the head, resulting in a rotation of the head and brain. The brain is more sensitive to oblique impacts than radial impacts.
In a helmet equipped with MIPS technology, a low friction layer separates the shell and the inside of the helmet. When subjected to an oblique impact, the low friction layer allows a small controlled rotation of the shell relative to the lining.
CORTEX DH
MIPS
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
TRABEC RACE
MIPS
EPS vs. in-mold helmets
Traditionally, there have been two types of bike helmets on the market. First, there is the thick hard shell helmet with a shock absorbing liner of EPS. A hard shell helmet provides good protection against penetration and is durable.
However, the nature of the stiff outer shell also has its drawbacks. On impact, the hard shell causes an abrupt stop of the head. This increases the risk of brain injuries and whiplash injuries are more likely as hard shell helmet is more prone to rebound on impact.
The second type of traditional bike helmet is the in-mold type. These helmets have a thin shell of polycarbonate molded together with an EPS liner. With this construction any energy on impact is well absorbed, as the thin shell allows the helmet to deconstruct on impact, transferring less stress to the brain and head, which results in minimal rebound. Traditionally, in-mold helmets have disadvantages when it comes to resistance to penetration and durability.
POC RECEPTOR +
POC POC RECEPTOR FLOW
POC RECEPTOR
POC BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
POC CORTEX DH
POC MIPS
POC CORTEX FLOW
POC ARAMID BRIDGE
When looking for low weight in combination with a tough and durable structure, we added aramid in strategic locations just under the outer shell and molded it together with the foam liner material to ensure durability and protection. The unbreakable aramid weave bonds with the foam liner, adding a totally new structural stability. The concept was first launched in our trail mountainbike helmet Trabec.
TRABEC
TRABEC RACE
TRABEC RACE
MIPS
VDSAP (VENTILATED DOUBLE SHELL ANTI-PENETRATION)
The safety requirements for ski and bike helmets are similar, but bike helmets call for some additional features to enhance ventilation and comfort. Good ventilation, however, also poses problems as open vents decreases the helmet’s protection against penetration. This is a serious risk, especially for downhill riders, since they are most likely to be exposed to hazardous objects at high speed.
To be able to come up with a helmet thatis penetration resistant, performs well upon impact and still is well ventilated, we developed our patented VDSAP with double overlapping shells. VDSAP has two ventilated shells that are offset for maximum penetration resistance and management of heat, perspiration or water. The inner shell is an extremely thin layer of polycarbonate and the outer shell is made of carbon fiber or injected plastic, depending on model. These helmets represent a unique way of thinking in helmet design.
RECEPTOR +
RECEPTOR
BACKCOUNTRY MIPS
CORTEX DH
MIPS
Ski & Bike Body armor concepts
Recensioni
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