How to Pick a Safer Helmet, According to Science
How to Pick a Safer Helmet, According to Science
Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe
That's really useful. Thanks!
Doesn't actually contain any information. A few statistics, a few name drops and several unexplained acronyms.
The only relevant acronym is MIPS, the rest seem to be naming conventions for helmet models or similar technologies. MIPS stands for Multidimensional Impact Protection System. It is a sort of shell inside the helmet touching your head that can rotate independently of the helmet its attached to. This reduces forces on the brain by allowing the helmet to move slightly relative to the head during an angled impact. This helps protect yoru brain by mimicking the natural protective mechanisms, such as the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid.
TLDR: buy one with MIPS or similar tech and chances are pretty high it's a good helmet, safety wise. Comfort is subjective and not unimportant.
I just went to my local bike shop and grabbed an affordable MIPS helmet that fit me and was comfortable. I refuse to pay $300+ for a piece of foam with cheap straps that will degrade in 2-3 years. Especially when all of them have to meet the same safety criteria anyway.