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Virginia Tech add more helmets to tested list: MIPS still trending

According to Virginia Techs latest cycling helmet test results, helmets equipped with MIPS are still the king of the safest crown, and now occupy the first four spots on the list. In fact, all 29 helmets to earn a five out five-star rating feature some form of rotational force dissipation device via MIPS, WaveCel or …

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Specialized may have an alternative to MIPS on the way

For the past year, Specialized has been the first and only company to use MIPS’ helmet pad-based slip layer technology. Dubbed MIPS SL, the pads offer the same concussion-preventing slip-plane concept as the more traditional MIPS liner options, but do so in a way that’s lighter, more breathable and arguably more comfortable. Specialized has implemented …

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MIPS on top, according to Swedish insurance company helmet safety test

Folksam, a Swedish insurance group, has released the results of its annual helmet safety test, finding that the best MIPS-equipped helmets offer up to 36% better safety than the average helmet. Unlike the tests completed for standards certification, Folksam’s test is similar to the testing from Virginia Tech, and places importance on measuring rotational forces …

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Virginia Tech add more helmets to tested list: MIPS still trending

Specialized may have an alternative to MIPS on the way

MIPS on top, according to Swedish insurance company helmet safety test

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