MIPS Helmets – Ski-, Snowboard- & Bikehelmets with MIPS

MIPS® helmets: snowboard, ski, skate and bike helmets with MIPS®

Whether you're riding powder, working on new tricks in the park, dropping into the bowl or racking up vertical on the trail: your helmet is the most important part of your set-up. Here you'll find all helmets with MIPS® technology at Blue Tomato at a glance – snowboard helmets, ski helmets, skate helmets and bike helmets. Across all brands and for women, men and kids.

What is MIPS® and how does it work?

MIPS® stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. It's an additional safety component inside the helmet that can reduce harmful rotational motion in angled impacts, which would otherwise be transferred to your head. And falls like this are common: you rarely land straight on your head – most of the time, the impact comes at an angle.

The principle: a low-friction layer sits between the outer shell and the inner padding. In an angled impact, it can move by around 10–15 mm and redirect some of the rotational forces away from your head. You won't notice it while wearing the helmet – it fits just as usual. MIPS® was developed by scientists, not by a helmet brand, and is now built into helmets from more than 150 brands. To find out how the system works in detail and whether a MIPS® helmet is worth it for you, check out our Blue World story MIPS® helmets – more safety on pistes, powder and rails.

MIPS® in snowboard, ski and bike helmets – the differences

The basic principle is the same everywhere. However, the MIPS® system comes in different versions depending on the intended use, matched to the construction of each helmet. The helmets themselves differ mainly in what they're made for:

• Snowboard and ski helmets with MIPS® cover more of your head, have ear pads and a warm lining, and are designed to work with your goggles. On many models, the ventilation is adjustable, so you stay warm on the lift and don't overheat on the hike.
• Bike and cycling helmets with MIPS® are lighter and much better ventilated. MTB helmets usually offer more protection at the back of the head and a visor, while full-face helmets with MIPS® also protect your chin and face – ideal for downhill and the bike park.
• Skate helmets with MIPS® usually go for the compact, classic half-shell shape with more coverage at the back of the head.

Important: a ski helmet doesn't replace a bike helmet, and vice versa. Ski helmets are tested to EN 1077, bike and skate helmets to EN 1078. So always choose the right helmet for each sport.

How to find your MIPS® helmet

• Size: Measure your head circumference with a tape measure at the widest point, about 1–2 cm above your eyebrows. If you're between two sizes, it's best to try both.
• Fit: The helmet should fit snugly without pressing. When you shake your head, it shouldn't move. It should also sit low enough to protect your forehead without restricting your field of vision. Use the adjustment system at the back to fine-tune the fit.
• Intended use: Piste, park, freeride, trail, road bike or skatepark – think about where you ride most. For snowboard and ski helmets: always try them on with your goggles to make sure there's no gap between helmet and goggles.
• Who it's for: Use the filters to quickly find MIPS® helmets for women and men as well as MIPS® kids' helmets.

FAQ – MIPS® helmets explained

What does MIPS® mean on a helmet?

MIPS® is a low-friction layer inside the helmet that can reduce rotational motion in angled impacts. You'll find all the details in our Blue World story on MIPS®.

Where can I buy MIPS® helmets?

Right here at Blue Tomato: on this page, you'll find all snowboard, ski, skate, bike and cycling helmets with MIPS® from our range. If you'd like to try your helmet on first, drop by one of the Blue Tomato shops.

How can I tell if a helmet has MIPS®?

By the yellow MIPS® logo. It's either on the outside of the helmet or on a sticker inside. You'll also find this information in the product description and often on the label.

Which snowboard and ski helmets come with MIPS®?

At Blue Tomato, you'll find snowboard and ski helmets with MIPS® from brands including POC, Smith, Giro, Scott, Sweet Protection, Anon, Oakley and Salomon – from freeride helmets to MIPS® kids' helmets.

Which bike and cycling helmets come with MIPS®?

According to MIPS®, the system is available from nine out of ten major bike and winter sports helmet brands. Our range includes MTB helmets, full-face helmets and cycling helmets with MIPS® from POC, Smith, TSG, Scott and Oakley, among others.

Can MIPS® be retrofitted?

No. MIPS® is built into the helmet during manufacturing to ensure the system is properly integrated. A helmet without MIPS® can't be upgraded afterwards.

Who are MIPS® helmets for?

Anyone who wears a helmet – whether on two wheels, on the piste or in the skatepark, for women, men and kids.