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Style meets ventilation for total comfort in all-mountain applications in the new Smith Session MIPS Helmet. This all-new cranium coverage keeps your noggin on lockdown with a combination of Smiths Ko more→royd technology and MIPS, shielding you from impacts both direct and oblique, so you can charge through rowdy rock gardens while staying ventilated as you weave your way through technical switchbacks to the top for round two. And Smith doesn't hold back on the good looks either, with a modern and sleek style that falls neatly between the previously loved Rover and Forefront, giving just a little more coverage than its cross-country cousin, but with less bulk than the enduro-ready Forefront.

The Synthe created an undeniable allure when it first hit the peloton, with riders like Marianne Vos so powerfully and elegantly dominating races while wearing the streamlined and form-fitted design. more→It was an unmistakable presence that somehow found a flattering way to be a vented cycling helmet, and the new Giro Synthe MIPS II will undoubtedly carry that heritage for many miles to come. The updates to the new generation are subtle yet significant. Gone are the separate MIPS and Roc Loc systems, which operate on a more integrated platform to enhance both fit and comfort. And gone are the aero-mesh vent coverings in favor of an open port for increased airflow through the now 19 vent ports and …

Sweet Protection only makes one helmet that's more protective than the Rocker Helmet, and that's the Rocker Full Face. Unless you're charging waterfalls the size of a small building, the standard Rock more→er is enough for the biggest challenges in the river. Sweet Protection used a unique combination of thermoplastic and carbon fiber to make the shell softer at the crown and more rigid toward the sides. Coupled with the high-impact, low-weight EPP foam inside, this combination of material allows for the most versatile impact protection from big, low-speed hits and small, high-speed bonks. All in all, you get a lid that fits like a glove, drains quickly, adjusts in mere moments, and keeps your skull …

Heavy protective equipment is a thing of the past. We want a lightweight feel when we are ripping through the trails, and the full-face Otocon Race MIPS Helmet delivers just that. A durable polycarbon more→ate shell combines with a dual-material liner to produce a lighter helmet with added protection. Featuring MIPS Integra technology, a break-away peak, and a built-in NFC chip, safety is a top priority with the Otocon. Comfort is also a top priority, and with strategically placed vents and a retention adjustment system, finding the perfect fit without restricting airflow is quick and easy.

When out riding our favorite trails, knowing that our noggins are protected in case we go rubber side up lets us ride with even more freedom. The Giro Source MIPS is a new trail-ready helmet, built wi more→th MIPS for a layer that disperses rotational forces upon impact and an adjustable visor to better protect against the glare of the sun. 17 vents help pull air through the helmet, so you can stay cool as you hammer up your favorite climb.

Updated to have an even greater value, the Wanderer II Helmet offers greater protection at a lighter weight and price. It features the same systems, which have always made it extraordinary but with sh more→aved weight to stop that heavy-headed feeling from bogging us down in the rapids.