smith optics SIGNAL MIPS Bike Helmet

The SIGNAL MIPS by smith optics is a classic helmet for daily use. Not least thanks to the MIPS impact system, it offers the perfect combination of safety, comfort and breathability – perfect for daily tours! The strategic ventilation openings ensure that your goggles stay fog-free and your head stays cool. And if you're buying yourself a coffee or are on your way to the office, the practical cut-outs ensure that your glasses are conveniently stored so that your hands are free.
This bike helmet was developed for great days on the bike and for the daily ride to work. It provides the protection you need, wherever your bike takes you.

Details:
• Classic urban bike helmet for everyday tours
• MIPS impact system reduces rotational forces in the event of a fall
• Lightweight INMOLD construction
• Precise VAPORFIT adjustment system
• AIREVAC ventilation system with 21 optimised vents
• Removable, washable, odour-inhibiting, antibacterial lining
• Cutouts for a space-saving storage of the sunglasses when not in use
• Ultralight, single-layer strap with buckle

Technical details:
• Weight: approx. 300 g (size M)
• Marking: CPSC, CE EN1078, AS/NZS2063

In the box:
• 1 smith optics SMITH SIGNAL MIPS Urban Commuter City bike helmet

Highlights & Technologies:

INMOULD:
The liner is fused with the outer shell under high pressure and strong heat for a lasting connection. This makes the helmet very robust and lightweight.

VAPORFIT:
Individual fitting system with a full 5cm of rotary adjustability using a dial. The system can be moved up/down or forward/backward to adapt it to the shape of your head.

AIREVAC:
Ventilation holes in the front section of the helmet allow for a constant air flow. Thus, cool air can enter the ventilation system while warm air can escape through the rear vents. The constant airflow provides especially high comfort and optimal temperature regulation.

WHAT IS MIPS?
MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) is a slip-plane system within the helmet. It is designed to rotate inside the helmet and thus slow down or reduce the impact energy acting on the brain, which helps reduce head injuries caused by rotational impacts.

WHY IS MIPS IMPORTANT?
When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration may cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. This stretching of the tissue caused by these motions may result in various types of brain injury. MIPS is designed with the intent to address rotational acceleration from impact.

HOW DOES MIPS WORK?
MIPS uses a slip-plane system that moves inside the helmet, mimicking the brain’s own protection system. This layer is designed to rotate inside the helmet with the intent to potentially slow down or reduce the amount of energy transferred to or from the head. Science tells us that if we can reduce the strains associated with rotational acceleration, we might reduce the risk and severity of brain injury.

Manufacturer: Safilo SpA, settima strada 15, 35129 Padova, Italy, www.safilogroup.com