Helmet Impact Technologies

Technology

Benefits

Differences

Primary Mechanism

MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System)

- Reduces rotational forces during impacts.

- Allows the helmet to move independently of the head.

- Widely adopted by many helmet brands.

- MIPS uses a low-friction layer inside the helmet, allowing up to 10-15mm of movement upon impact.

- Not all helmets with MIPS cover the entire head, potentially leaving less protected areas.

- Slip plane technology with layers that slide relative to each other during impacts.

Koroyd

- Excellent energy absorption, particularly linear impacts.

- Provides ventilation due to its structure.

- Lightweight due to being 95% air.

- Consists of welded tubes that crumple on impact, absorbing energy.

- Often used in conjunction with MIPS for rotational protection.

- Can be seen through vent ports, adding to aesthetic and functional design.

- Crumple zone technology where cylinders collapse to absorb impact energy.

360 Turbine

- Reduces rotational acceleration through small, disc-shaped turbines made of Armourgel.

- Also mitigates low-velocity linear impacts.

- Turbines sit directly against the head, deforming and bending upon impact.

- Can reduce concussion risk by up to 30% and rotational acceleration by up to 40%.

- Uses non-Newtonian material that hardens on impact to manage forces.

SLID (Sliding Layer Impact Distribution)

- Reduces the energy transmitted to the brain during an impact.

- Minimizes rotational impact energy through a rotating function.

- Provides enhanced safety and protection for the rider.

- Utilizes a special GEL material in the helmet's liner with flowable properties that disperse impact energy.

- Similar in concept to MIPS but uses a different material and approach for energy dissipation.

- Sliding layer technology where the GEL material allows for energy reduction and distribution during impacts.

ERT (Energy Reduction Technology)

- Manages both rotational and linear impact energy.

- Responds instantly to impacts at low levels commonly seen in sports.

- Adds protection against concussions and traumatic brain injuries by managing lower impact forces.

- Incorporates soft advanced polymer pads into helmet designs.

- ERT pads have unique material properties and geometry for energy dissipation.

- Proven performance in global third-party testing labs.

- Soft polymer pads deform and dissipate energy from impacts, offering protection across a broader range of impact forces.

Rheon

- Adaptive polymer technology for energy control.

- Lightweight, breathable, and very comfortable.

- Provides protection against both linear and rotational impacts.

- Developed from NASA technology, it's a strain-rate sensitive polymer that hardens when subjected to force.

- Used in helmets to offer a new level of protection by shearing and strengthening on impact.

- Non-Newtonian fluid reactive polymer that changes its behavior based on the force applied, offering dynamic protection.