Are POC helmets worth the money?
I find that the aesthetic and value of POC’s Corpora helmet ($120) hits the perfect sweet spot. It’s safe, stylish, and while it is far from cheap, it is not so expensive that I live in fear of having it stolen from a café or bar if I leave it on a table while I order a drink.
Are POC helmets safe?
POC designed the Octal to be the safest road helmet on the market. It uses unibody construction, so the outer shell is structural and covers the entire helmet like an exoskeleton. This looks good and provides better crash performance and penetration protection, while allowing for larger vents and reduced weight.
What does POC Cycling mean?
Piece Of Cake
POC, in this instance, stands for Piece Of Cake. POC is a Swedish company, well known for their winter sports protective gear. They have branched into the bike helmet and armor market, and from our standpoint have created some great stuff. Innovative technologies help them stand out from the crowd.
Which is better MIPS or spin?
The obvious difference between MIPS and SPIN is that the latter has pads that adhere directly to inner shell of the helmet, eliminating the extra piece of plastic and improving fit. But there might be more to it. In laboratory testing the helmets with SPIN performed well, according to POC.
What does POC stand for MTB?
Piece of Cake
So that’s what it means? Test lids. POC, which I later learn, stands for Piece of Cake, came about as Stefan sat on a ski lift on the last day of the season when his two boys were young.
Is POC Tectal worth it?
In the end, it was bested by a few competitors, but the Tectal remains one of our most highly regarded mountain bike helmets. We love it for many reasons, starting with its impressive protection. The Tectal has a great fit, a quality adjustment system, and drafty ventilation to enhance your comfort out on the trail.
Is MIPS better than WaveCel?
According to a study at the Legacy Research Institute in Portland, Oregon, WaveCel is significantly more effective than MIPS in reducing both linear impact forces and rational forces on the brain.
What does POC stand for mountain biking?
piece of cake
VeloNews does not have any independent data on the helmet, though POC — it stands for piece of cake — is known for merging of safety and modern aesthetics. Its mountain bike and ski products are bright and burly, and the company’s helmet does appear a bit bigger than its soon-to-be competitors.
Is POC spin same as MIPS?
POC’s SPIN system is indeed similar to MIPS-A1. The silicone-injected SPIN (Shearing Pads INside) pads are said to allow the EPS shell to rotate independent of the wearer’s head, but, unlike MIPS, are also said to help reduce linear forces.
Are MIPS helmets the best?
All we know is a MIPS equipped helmet is at least 10% better at handling rotational impact than the non-MIPS verision. That’s all MIPS will say. Some helmets are inherently better at dissipating rotational impacts than others, even before the MIPS liner.
What is POC short for?
Person of color or people of color.