Bell 4Forty Air MIPS helmet XL (61-65cm) mat titanium/charcoal

life on the trail

Packed with pro-level features, the 4Forty Air MIPS is the ideal helmet for all MTB adventures. The new slim shell design and the 3-position visor are functional and guarantee exceptional ventilation and better goggle compatibility. The Float Fit™ adjustment system, the integrated Sweat Guide™ and the antimicrobial Ionic+ padding ensure exceptional comfort even on long tours, while the integrated MIPS system and the extended hard shell coverage ensure that you are well protected during all actions. Upgrades such as the Fidlock® magnetic buckle and the lightweight premium harness system make the 4Forty Air MIPS a favorite for everyday trail use.

highlights

• Integrated MIPS® security system Ionic+™ visor adjustable in 3 stages
• Anti-bacterial pads
• Sweat Guide™ padding
• Fidlock® magnetic closure
• No-Twist Tri-Glides™ harness system
• Integrated goggle gripper holder

specification

Technologies used

In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses in this product.

MIPS
The MIPS® safety system was developed to provide additional protection for helmets in numerous accidents. In certain impact situations, the MIPS system can reduce dangerous forces that might otherwise be transmitted to the helmet wearer's head.

1. Conventional helmets are designed and tested for a straight impact. In most cases, however, the impact is at an angle, which can cause rotational movements for the head.

2. This rotational movement can cause brain injury.

3. The low-friction shell is designed to help reduce rotational movement of the head in certain cases of angled impact.

Straight impact - oblique impact

The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational movement than linear movement because it has a shear strength similar to that of water or gel. When rotational movement causes different parts of the brain to move at different times, the tissues can be stretched, causing concussions or other brain injuries.

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussion and more serious brain injury from an oblique impact to the head. The MIPS system consists of a low-friction shell that is fixed inside the helmet. The low-friction shell is designed to slide slightly inside the helmet in the event of an accident, allowing forces to be directed away from the head. It is said to help reduce the risk of brain injuries.

Most conventional helmets are designed for a straight impact, but in most cases the impact is at an angle. The low-friction shell can reduce the rotational forces of an oblique impact.

Security system with the brain as a model

Unlike conventional helmets, which are primarily designed and tested for a straight impact, the low-friction shell of the MIPS system mimics the brain's own protection system against rotational movement. The cerebrospinal fluid is our natural defense system that allows the brain to move offset to the skull.

scope of delivery

• 1 x Bell 4Forty Air MIPS helmet (see item description for details)