POC Obex BC MIPS — Backcountry Ski Helmet

MIPS Evolve brain protection system, certified to ASTM F2040 and EN 1077B

RECCO® avalanche rescue reflector and Twiceme® NFC Medical ID chip

Dual-material shell (PC with ABS top section), aramid panels and EPS liner

360° fit system, adjustable ventilation, goggle chimneys and rear goggle clip

Weight: 530 g (M–L); sizes XS–S, M–L, XL–XXL

Q1: How do I find the right size POC Obex BC MIPS?
The Obex BC MIPS comes in three sizes: XS–S, M–L and XL–XXL. To find your size, measure your head circumference about 1 cm above your eyebrows and around the widest part of the back of your head. Then compare your measurement to POC's size chart [VERIFY: cm ranges for each size]. A properly fitted helmet should feel snug all around without pressure points. The 360° fit system lets you fine-tune the fit without changing the padding. If you're between sizes, try both in-store.

Q2: Is the POC Obex BC MIPS compatible with my ski goggles?
The Obex BC MIPS is designed for a Seamless Fit with POC goggles. Shared ventilation channels and goggle chimneys let heat escape through the helmet to reduce fogging. A flexible rear clip keeps any goggle strap secure. Fit with other brands' goggles varies with frame shape, so bring yours in and our staff will check for gaps or pressure at the brow.

Q3: Why does helmet fit matter for safety, and how do I check mine?
A helmet can only do its job if it stays in the right position during an impact. A loose or poorly positioned helmet can shift and leave parts of your head exposed. To check fit, the helmet should sit level, about a finger's width above your eyebrows. It should not rock forward or back when you shake your head. The chin strap should be snug with roughly one finger's space underneath. Note that the RECCO® reflector helps rescuers locate you, but it does not replace an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel in the backcountry.