Our mission is leading the world to safer helmets.

We all fall from time to time. Luckily, most falls are minor. A skinned knee, a dirty kit, but you keep going. Sometimes, however, the impact is greater. You hit the ground hard. Anyone who has crashed and hit their head—on the pavement, dirt, snow or ice—knows it’s almost always an angled impact. This is why Mips® products exist. Our low-friction layer inside the helmet allows multi-directional movement of 10-15mm on certain angled impacts, intended to help reduce rotational force to the head.

1. Traditional helmets are designed and tested for straight impacts, but most impacts are angled, which can cause rotational motion to the head.

2. The rotational motion can cause brain injuries.

3. The Low Friction Layer is intended to help reduce the rotational motion to the head in certain angled impacts.

Frequently asked questions about motorcycling helmets

What does Mips™ mean?

Mips stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System

How does a Mips® safety system work?

The Mips® safety system features a low-friction layer inside a bike helmet that allows a multi-directional movement of 10-15mm on certain angled impacts, intended to help reduce rotational force to the head.

Where is the Mips safety system located on a helmet?

It is found inside the helmet, generally between the padding and the EPS foam protective layer. There are different Mips® systems, but all consist of a low-friction layer between the helmet and the head.

Does a Mips® safety system add a lot of extra weight to the helmet?

Mips® technologies weigh between 25-45 grams, not much more than the weight of a typical energy bar.

What is rotational motion?

Rotational motion, in these cases, can be the result of an angled impact to the head. These impacts may result in an abrupt stop that can cause the brain to move or stretch.

Why is rotational motion harmful?

The brain is more sensitive to rotational motion than linear motion because it has shear properties similar to water or gel. When different parts of the brain move relative to each other as a result of rotational motion, the tissues can stretch, which can cause concussions or other brain injuries.

ICON helmets with MIPS Safety System

Mips Brozak

Airform Helmet

Introducing the Airform Brozak™! Now with new and improved side effects that may include; an overwhelming sense of joy when twisting the throttle, urges to go fast and thoughts of shredding the streets. Internally, the Airform Brozak™ features the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable Hydradry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Brozak

Airform Helmet

Introducing the Airform Brozak™! Now with new and improved side effects that may include; an overwhelming sense of joy when twisting the throttle, urges to go fast and thoughts of shredding the streets. Internally, the Airform Brozak™ features the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable Hydradry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Counterstrike

Airform Helmet

Easy on the eyes and unique to the touch, the Airform Counterstrike™ combines our Rubatone finish with 3D lift graphics upfront and high gloss bringing up the rear. Featuring the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable HydraDry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Counterstrike

Airform Helmet

Easy on the eyes and unique to the touch, the Airform Counterstrike™ combines our Rubatone finish with 3D lift graphics upfront and high gloss bringing up the rear. Featuring the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable HydraDry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Counterstrike

Airform Helmet

Easy on the eyes and unique to the touch, the Airform Counterstrike™ combines our Rubatone finish with 3D lift graphics upfront and high gloss bringing up the rear. Featuring the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable HydraDry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Counterstrike

Airform Helmet

Easy on the eyes and unique to the touch, the Airform Counterstrike™ combines our Rubatone finish with 3D lift graphics upfront and high gloss bringing up the rear. Featuring the latest rotational-reduction system from MIPS, for added peace of mind should your ride go rubber side up. Removeable HydraDry™ interior liner, internal DropShield™, and both Clear and Dark Smoke fog-free shields round out its comprehensive suite of rider-centric comforts.

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Mips Omnicrux

Airflite Helmet

Roses are red, this skull is pale blue, beware of the sword that pierces it through. Equipped with a dark smoke Fliteshield and slathered from tip to tail in our exclusive matte rubatone finish, the Airflite Omnicrux is gothic incarnate. If the exterior wasn't dark enough, the Omnicrux features an internal dark-smoke dropshield to double down on your eternal night. In addition, the removable Hydradry liner wicks excess sweat away from your fevered brow, while the dual safety standards ensure almost global compatibility.

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