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An advanced helmet for advanced freeskiers.

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


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5 5

kcep439916

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Perhaps my head is narrow, but long front to back, as I have found many helmets "wobble" laterally (left to right) to the extent I'm not sure the provide much protective value. This one, however, fits my noggin perfectly. In addition it is warm, yet provides ample breathing so my head doesn't get too warm.

Assuming all of the safety features of the helmet are true, along with the fit, I have found it to be worth the lofty price.

I would highly recommend and will buy POC for my family upon outgrowing their current helmets.

4 5

bilp408302

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I analyze things a bit too much. Like helmets and snow conditions. Then again, after my little crash, I take no more chances. I was looking for the best possible protection for Alpine skiing. Let's put it this way, I don't usually ski slow. For this day in time, this helmet is the is at the top of the pack. Since you don't know until it's too late, the least I could do is make sure it has as many defensive mechanisms as possible. Concussion is to of the list. The MIPS, the teflon layer and ABS were impressive. Very thoughtfully designed. I could have purchased a helmet for less than half the price, but why take a chance?

Make sure you put safety first. I'm not sure people's issues with comfort; I don't doubt them. I do wonder if they gave the helmet enough time on their noggin. Walk around the house with it for a half hour. Both your head and the foam needs to adjust to each other. I'm happy to have a snug helmet - the safer you are. BTW, I have an extremely fat head - the XL was the only size for me.

Now, the negatives. I am spoiled by my Giro's ventilation on the fly switch. I do perspire a lot; it would be nice not to have to take it apart. I knew that going into this, so it's not a complaint.

My biggest beef is the earphones. I know companies make a lot of money on options. But geeze, nearly half the price of the helmet? I do love my giro/SkullCandy combo. If you guys would knock the price in half, I'd think about it.
I have NOT skied with it yet. It should get a good shake down in a couple days, so I'll let you know then.

It gets five stars for now. I'll weigh in on the stars next week.
More info next week.

4 5

bill

Member since 

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...

Jessie Colonna

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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?

ImperialVista

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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.

Huge POC Helmets Order

Chris Tatsuno

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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!