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POC Receptor Backcountry Helmet
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Since most impacts to the head occur while you ragdoll down a slope, POC designed the Receptor Backcountry Helmet to protect against hard shocks as well as the brain-jostling that happens during high-speed crashes. Thanks to the award-winning MIPS technology, your vital gray matter doesn’t get jostled nearly as much as with standard helmets.
- MIPS technology employs a small plastic piece that breaks during harsh impacts and allows the liner and outer shell to rotate separately, which reduces the stress of ragdolling on your brain
- Tough ABS/PC outer hardshell withstands encounters with rocks and branches, and an aramid barrier between the shell and PC liner further reduces shock
- Equipped with RECCO avalanche rescue system in case of an emergency
Bottom Line: An advanced helmet for advanced freeskiers.
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Do you expect to receive more sizes anytime soon? Looking for
Do you expect to receive more sizes anytime soon? Looking for a black XL
By: pet3591861
January 16, 2012
looking for black M
By: edw2991452
March 2, 2012
Huge POC Helmets Order
By: Chris Tatsuno
October 26, 2011
Been working at the POC warehouse this fall, and just threw together a huuuuge POC helmet order. So many Receptor Backcountry and Receptor Bug helmets for all you freeriders out there!
Enjoy!
really nice helmet
By:
bill
January 28, 2012
fits very well. adjustment for chin strap is easy to use with gloves and with the helmet on. nice and warm and comfortable in both very cold and normal weather. i have not hit anything with them yet so i don't know about the impact results but i am told they are superb. i hope i don't find out.
Does the Receptor Backcountry MIPS come with any audio options? How
Does the Receptor Backcountry MIPS come with any audio options?
How does the multi-impact system work? Can the piece that breaks off during the initial impact be replaced to provide for any following impacts?
Any goggle recommendations?
By: Jessie Colonna
December 27, 2011
Yes, it does have an audio option. The POC Communication Neck Roll is a direct replacement for the neck roll the helmet comes with. However, that means you will be taking away the RECCO feature of the helmet.
Now, POC's Multi-Impact SEPP liner is designed to withstand mutliple shocks or impacts. However, the structure will fracture from a catastrophic impact, just like any other helmet. The difference between this helmet and others that have an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) liner, is that SEPP (Super Expanded Polypropylene) liner has a higher stress and flex limit than EPS does. So, this helmet theoretically can withstand more abuse than helmets with an EPS liner. Although, after any hard impact you should check for fractures in the shell and liner...if there are any, the helmet should be replaced.
To clarify your third question, no pieces of the helmet "break off"...the breaking you are thinking of is the fracturing of the SEPP liner upon a major impact.
Most goggles will be more than compatible with this helmet.
By: ImperialVista
January 2, 2012
Hey, check the picture:
By: Dean Whitehead
December 11, 2011
Change me.
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really nice helmet
fits very well. adjustment for chin strap is easy to use with gloves and with the helmet on. nice and warm and comfortable in both very cold and normal more...
- Material:
- [outer shell] ABS plastic, polycarbonate; [inner shell] polycarbonate; [lining] EPP (expanded polypropylene)
- Adjustable Vents:
- yes
- Number of Vents:
- 6
- Certifications:
- ASTM F2040, CE EN 1077 Class B
- Recommended Use:
- big-mountain skiing, backcountry jib sessions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year