POC CULARIS MTB Bike Helmet

With the CULARIS MTB helmet from POC, you can hit the trails with confidence. The mountain bike helmet impresses with the integrated MIPS AIR NODE impact protection system, which, in combination with its robust outer shell and the reinforced EPS inner shell, provides ideal protection. The lightweight trail helmet also scores points with excellent ventilation and the RECCO reflector, which gives you a good feeling when you're travelling off the beaten track. Extended protection zones and a breakaway visor perfectly round off the helmet’s features. 

Details:
• Lightweight MTB helmet equipped with MIPS AIR NODE impact protection system
• Lightweight polycarbonate outer shell with shock-absorbing EPS inner shell
• ARAMID bridges in the inner shell provide additional reinforcement
• Extended zones around the temples and the back of the head provide additional protection in risk areas
• CFD optimised ventilation for outstanding air-circulation
• The RECCO system supports better findability in case of emergency
• Docking port for storing glasses inside the front vents provides space for your sunglasses
• Breakaway visor designed to release in a crash
• 360° adjustable fit for optimum hold
• Practical FIDLOCK fastener that can be operated with one hand

Technical details:
• Certification: CE EN1078, CPSC 1203, AS/NZS 2063

In the box:
• 1 POC CULARIS mountain bike helmet

Highlights & Technologies:

MIPS AIR NODE:
When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration may cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. This stretching of the tissue caused by these motions may result in various types of brain injury. MIPS is designed with the intent to address rotational acceleration from impact.
The MIPS AIR NODE system is a low-friction layer laminated to the base of the comfort padding. It is connected to the energy-absorbing helmet lining with Velcro fasteners. In the event of oblique impacts, the "nodes" are designed to release locally so that the padding can slide and the rotational movement of the head can be reduced. The Mips Air Node system ensures movement inside the helmet to reduce the rotational movement of the head in the event of an impact at a certain angle and thus reduce the risk of injury. The system remains fixed until movement is required, as it is only released on impact. The Mips Air Node padding can of course be removed, washed by hand and dried at room temperature.

EPS:
The inner shell is made of EPS (expanded polystyrene). EPS is the most efficient material for absorbing shock and impact energies. EPS is extremely lightweight and maintains its properties in a wide temperature range.
The purpose of the inner EPS shell is to prevent or reduce a rider’s head injuries in the event of a fall. The shell absorbs the impact energy and is thereby itself compressed or even destroyed (comparable to an airbag in a car). This is why you should always replace a bike helmet with a new one after an impact.

ARAMID:
The liner shell comes with special, aramid reinforcements to make the helmet particularly sturdy and lightweight. On impact, the extremely robust reinforcements evenly distribute the energy over the entire helmet to reduce the impact on the brain. 

CFD:
To optimise the helmet’s ventilation, extensive CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulations and analyses were carried out to enable ideal ventilation.

RECCO:
The reflector sends and receives radar signals to help first responders locate your position. This allows for a faster rescue when crashing seriously in remote areas.

FIDLOCK:
Strong, built-in magnets allow for easy fastening and secure locking. The fastener can be operated with just one hand.
 

Manufacturer: POC Sweden AB, Nackagatan 4, SE-11649 Stockholm, Sweden, poc.com/de