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Should I get a mips helmet

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_IRRELEVANT_
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I got a concussion ast week and this week following it has been the most boring and frustrating thing. If I get a mips helmet will it help to reduce the chance of a concussion or should I stick with the helmet I like.
Feb 6 2020 9:49AM
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ShakyFilmer
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Ok my bad guys

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Feb 6 2020 9:56AM
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ShakyFilmer
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Feb 6 2020 10:12AM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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10% is better than no percent
Feb 6 2020 10:17AM
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No.Quarter
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Sounds like you are just bored and want to buy new things. If you are in the market for a new helmet because you hit yours hard enough to want to replace it and can drop the extra $40, sure send it, higher technology safety is a good thing.
Feb 6 2020 10:19AM
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animator
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I’ve been riding a MIPS helmet as long as I can remember, and while I have no serious or lasting head injuries, I’d like to think it’s because of that. I know it’s not a guaranteed safer helmet overall but it sort of puts my mind at ease if anything. Ive taken something heavy falls on my head and like I said I’ve walked away with little more than a headache. Not necessary but not a stupid investment either!
Feb 6 2020 11:14AM
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rojo.grande
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Look into the smith code. It has mips and koroyd tech in it which both help distribute impacts more evenly on the head. It may be more expensive, but personally I'd rather spend the money and have a slightly lower risk of being a veggie by 60
Feb 6 2020 11:23AM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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No.QuarterSounds like you are just bored and want to buy new things. If you are in the market for a new helmet because you hit yours hard enough to want to replace it and can drop the extra $40, sure send it, higher technology safety is a good thing.


Pretty much and I was thinking I should probably get a new one even though there’s no dents and cracks
Feb 6 2020 11:29AM
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yaboibarrywhite
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I’ve had a mips helmet for mountain biking for years and I truly think it has lowered the severity of some of the hits I’ve taken. If you want it it’s never a bad idea.
Feb 6 2020 11:30AM
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Dilldoes
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_IRRELEVANT_Pretty much and I was thinking I should probably get a new one even though there’s no dents and cracks

If you hit your head hard enough to get a concussion you need a new helmet. Years ago I was unloading my dirt bike in my parents drive way and dropped my helmet from around 3-4 feet up onto concrete. Ruined a very expensive Bell Moto 8 helmet and I know ski helmets aren't built to the same standards.
Feb 6 2020 12:14PM
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.nasty
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ShakyFilmerIt’s 10% more protection on rotational impact, I’m not sure 10% is gonna save your brain.


EPS foam is there to save your brain and life, MIPS is there to lessen your concussion chances
Feb 6 2020 12:41PM
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cultrara
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At the end of the day, mips is better than no mips, even if its marginal. If you can afford it, no reason not to get it.

From talking to helmet engineers though, there are so many mitigating factors (what your wearing under your helmet, how tight it is, ect.) that it's unclear how effective mips actually is outside a lab.
Feb 6 2020 12:47PM
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BradElmgren
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Up to you if you want to spend the extra money. I have been riding a smith maze with no mips and my dome has taken some pretty brutal crashes. Landed head first on a knuckle of a 60ft jump. I have never gotten a concision so far.
Feb 6 2020 1:55PM
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BayAreaJerry
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BradElmgrenUp to you if you want to spend the extra money. I have been riding a smith maze with no mips and my dome has taken some pretty brutal crashes. Landed head first on a knuckle of a 60ft jump. I have never gotten a concision so far.


you havnt been diagnosed with a concussion so far...
Feb 6 2020 5:40PM
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GayWolf420
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yes, even check out the new SPIN liners that POC has out now, they seem to be popular judging from what ive seen on the mtn and from kids i coach, other coaches, etc.

I have the GIRO Jackson MIPS and enjoy it. I normally roll with POC but wanted to see what other helmet companies out there had to offer and been a big fan, especially the helmet/goggle compatibility with GIRO and SPY goggles which I also have.

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Feb 7 2020 9:54AM
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typicaldenverkid
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even if MIPS is just a marketing ploy I'll take the chance of it being more effective
Feb 7 2020 3:06PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Only bitches get concussions
Feb 7 2020 5:23PM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Afghan_kushOnly bitches get concussions


Only suck ups get motm twice
Feb 8 2020 8:09AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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_IRRELEVANT_Only suck ups get motm twice


I don’t suck up to anyone, bitch
Feb 8 2020 5:11PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Possibly the worst advice I have seen given here.

I had a run of the mill pow crash and smacked my head on a tree. Put a big dent in my helmet but I was 100% okay. Now I dont have to get a new helmet. Would recommend 10/10
ShakyFilmernope, also mips is like 40 dollars more expensive. If you're landing on your head hard enough for a serious concussion chances are a mips wont do that much more.
Feb 10 2020 11:20AM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Little update, after seeing the responses I decided to get the giro ledge mips. Although it wouldn't be my top pick i figured if it will help prevent concussions i figured what do I have to lose besides an 20 extra $
Feb 19 2020 1:19PM
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GayWolf420
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BigPurpleSkiSuitPossibly the worst advice I have seen given here.

I had a run of the mill pow crash and smacked my head on a tree. Put a big dent in my helmet but I was 100% okay. Now I dont have to get a new helmet. Would recommend 10/10

Id still consider looking into a new helmet, maybe thats just me. MIPS works in falls where you hit your head multiple times instead of "multiple large impacts in different instances" but also when you have a really big hit like that with a lot of force, your liner might be compromised now. Just some food for though.

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Feb 19 2020 2:03PM
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Dub_loop
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Well mips definitely does help for concussion, you lose nothing getting one (maybe 20/30$ more than usually.). I have mips and there were some times where I felt that I should of gotten a concussion or something, but it ended out pretty well. Don't know if mips "saved" me from having concussion, but it sure does help. I recommend getting one, especially after getting a concussion.

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Feb 19 2020 3:03PM
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Thug_Scout
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I have MIPS but really it aint gonna stop you getting concussion... if you're gunna get it you're gunna get it. You cant stop it just give into it and accept that your brain is going to rattle inside your skull over and over and over. Given time, this is going to give way to CTE you will become a lettuce by the time you're 35.
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Feb 23 2020 2:33PM
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calebbclough
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I would highly recommend getting the mips if you’re willing to drop some $, I probably wouldn’t have had a concussion from this hit if I wore mips, but maybe that’s just false hope
Mar 2 2020 8:48PM
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jca
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BigPurpleSkiSuitPossibly the worst advice I have seen given here.

I had a run of the mill pow crash and smacked my head on a tree. Put a big dent in my helmet but I was 100% okay. Now I dont have to get a new helmet. Would recommend 10/10


If it’s dented you definitely need a new helmet.
Mar 4 2020 11:36AM
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anders_a
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I took a hit in the trees offpisteing ths weekend, with my new smith quantum. I have to vote yay on the mips, also wiped out on a box edge on thursday hitting side of head on it.

I suck at skiiing.
Mar 4 2020 12:32PM
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cydwhit
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Just 'cause there's some weirdness going on in this thread, I'll chime in.

With THall rage caps....

MIPS DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HOW MANY OR HOW HARD OF IMPACTS YOU'RE DEALING WITH. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DIRECTION AND ROTATION OF THOSE IMPACTS.

Yeah, I know it sounds like "multiple impact protection system" THAT'S NOT WHAT IT IS!

MIPS creates a slip plane, a controlled slide path that lets your head rotate independently from your helmet, that means, in a twisting crash, as your helmet catches on the snow, or tree or rock or whatever, your head can spin inside your helmet in a controlled way, instead of just crashing to a stop. That's all it does.

A MIPS helmet still needs to be replaced after every crash.

You can argue all you want about how helpful MIPS actually is when you're wearing a hat or goggles under your helmet. I'm fine with that conversation.

But once more for the kids in the back: MIPS DOES NOT MEAN YOUR HELMET IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO DEAL WITH MULTIPLE CRASHES. IT JUST HELPS BLUNT A SPECIFIC KIND OF IMPACT.
Mar 4 2020 4:00PM
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animator
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cydwhitJust 'cause there's some weirdness going on in this thread, I'll chime in.

With THall rage caps....

MIPS DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HOW MANY OR HOW HARD OF IMPACTS YOU'RE DEALING WITH. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DIRECTION AND ROTATION OF THOSE IMPACTS.

Yeah, I know it sounds like "multiple impact protection system" THAT'S NOT WHAT IT IS!

MIPS creates a slip plane, a controlled slide path that lets your head rotate independently from your helmet, that means, in a twisting crash, as your helmet catches on the snow, or tree or rock or whatever, your head can spin inside your helmet in a controlled way, instead of just crashing to a stop. That's all it does.

A MIPS helmet still needs to be replaced after every crash.

You can argue all you want about how helpful MIPS actually is when you're wearing a hat or goggles under your helmet. I'm fine with that conversation.

But once more for the kids in the back: MIPS DOES NOT MEAN YOUR HELMET IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO DEAL WITH MULTIPLE CRASHES. IT JUST HELPS BLUNT A SPECIFIC KIND OF IMPACT.

This is facts, although i thought it stood for “multi-directional impact protection system”
Mar 4 2020 4:04PM
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cydwhit
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animatorThis is facts, although i thought it stood for “multi-directional impact protection system”


totally, that is what it stands for. But everybody skips the "directional" and ends up with the wrong idea.
Mar 4 2020 4:06PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Wow I had no idea, thanks Cy
cydwhitJust 'cause there's some weirdness going on in this thread, I'll chime in.

With THall rage caps....

MIPS DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HOW MANY OR HOW HARD OF IMPACTS YOU'RE DEALING WITH. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DIRECTION AND ROTATION OF THOSE IMPACTS.

Yeah, I know it sounds like "multiple impact protection system" THAT'S NOT WHAT IT IS!

MIPS creates a slip plane, a controlled slide path that lets your head rotate independently from your helmet, that means, in a twisting crash, as your helmet catches on the snow, or tree or rock or whatever, your head can spin inside your helmet in a controlled way, instead of just crashing to a stop. That's all it does.

A MIPS helmet still needs to be replaced after every crash.

You can argue all you want about how helpful MIPS actually is when you're wearing a hat or goggles under your helmet. I'm fine with that conversation.

But once more for the kids in the back: MIPS DOES NOT MEAN YOUR HELMET IS BETTER EQUIPPED TO DEAL WITH MULTIPLE CRASHES. IT JUST HELPS BLUNT A SPECIFIC KIND OF IMPACT.
Mar 4 2020 4:09PM
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skierman_jack
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Get MIPS. I just bought an unused Giro Ledge on eBay still in the packaging for 54 shipped. It’s 50 without MIPS
Mar 4 2020 4:10PM
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animator
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cydwhittotally, that is what it stands for. But everybody skips the "directional" and ends up with the wrong idea.

Yuppp very true, I get a lot of people thinking it’s more durable or 100% safer
Mar 4 2020 4:31PM
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markhamilton
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The majority of severe concussions are caused not from extreme contact speed but rather the angle of contact. I could go deeper into it but the just is that mips is an excellent step in the right direction for concussion prevention. Every percent increase against the likelihood of attaining any sort of injury, especially concussive injuries, is worth the relatively minuscule amount more charged for the product imo.
Mar 4 2020 7:45PM
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