uvex ultra MIPS

Modern (non-MIPS) helmets are wonderful pieces of technology in terms of their impact resistance. They are designed – and tested – to help prevent skull fractures and other major blunt-force trauma. They are not, however, designed to mitigate the forces that can cause a concussion.

A Swedish company called Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) patented the slip plane concept (what it calls a low-friction layer), using two layers in the helmet (the MIPS “liner”) to help mitigate the rotational force of an impact, which can result in a concussion or other brain injury. Here’s how the company itself describes the technology:

“In a helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System 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.”

uvex helmets with uvex IAS system can be adjusted in width. After all, everyone has their own head shape.

Heads don’t only differ in circumference; they also differ in height.

The uvex IAS 3D system offers the extra feature of precise adjustment to individual head height.

uvex places the highest value on optimal ventilation: cleverly designed ventilation channels draw in fresh air and expel warm air.

Uncomfortable heat build-up is thus avoided.