Scale Sports SS-15

The Pro-X3 Elbow Guard is a pad we’re confident using from local XC loops to downhill bike park days. Impressive impact foam hardens on impact, meaning it’s plenty flexible while we’re riding but extr more→a strong if we take the occasional crash. The slip-on pad is lightweight and extremely comfortable, shedding moisture quickly so that the pad doesn’t slide around while we ride.

When it comes to road riding, we're not taking any chances, and that's why we turn to the Smith Persist MIPS Helmet when we head out the door. Recently updated to add the honeycomb-like Koroyd in vita more→l zones to compliment the MIPS rotational impact system, this helmet provides all the protection we need whether we're heading out on a fast-paced lunch ride or a meandering weekend century. The AirEvac system features 21 vents for plenty of airflow at any speed and specific channels up front to give us a spot to stow our sunglasses when the sun starts to dip behind the clouds for the day.

Our kids ski and they want a comfortable helmet just like us, so we outfit them with the Smith Glide MIPS Helmet. This helmet has a nice fuzzy interior so our kiddos stay warm while staying safer with more→the added MIPS shell.

Full-face helmets offer the best level of protection for mountain biking, but are often cumbersome and lack the ventilation needed for anything other than downhill. Enter the Stage Mips Helmet from Tr more→oy Lee Designs. An impressively low weight combined with extensive ventilation make the Stage Mips our choice for enduro-style riding or racing, where technical descents worthy of a full-face helmet are mixed in with climbs and long transfer stages. It's still downhill certified, ensuring it can hold up to high-energy impacts if you're riding DH or bike park, but the lightweight and highly-ventilated design make it much more enjoyable for the rides when you have to earn your descent first.

Sleek and streamlined body guards weren't always an industry standard. These pieces of protective equipment were once so bulky, weighted, and awkward that many of us opted to ride without padding, or more→instead tape pool noodles to critical areas for 'superior' unencumbered movement. After decades of research and design, it's safe to say those days are behind us, and we have protective equipment like G-Form's Pro-X3 Knee Guard to thank for bringing us out of the dark ages. Its compression fabric hugs the skin for ride-ready comfort, while SmartFlex padding remains loose about the knee until impact occurs, at which point the pad becomes rigid to absorb potentially harmful forces. After a series …

With innovative, protective performance and a top-tier fit, the Smith Nexus MIPS Helmet keeps us covered through hard-charging resort days with confidence and comfort. The low-profile hybrid shell con more→struction balances low weight with tough durability in a sleek design, while complete Koroyd coverage and MIPS technology take our protection to the next level. We also really appreciate features like an integrated visor and AirEvac ventilation (24 vents!) keeping our dome comfortable in changing conditions.