Bell Qualifier MIPS DLX Helmet
Bell Qualifier MIPS DLX Helmet, Versatility and Performance. Packed with features gleaned directly from the flagship Star line, the Qualifier DLX MIPS delivers exceptional performance at incredible value. Safety is enhanced by the inclusion of the MIPS energy management system. Qualifier DLX MIPS is otherwise fully decked with aggressive styling, Velocity Flow Ventilation, a removable, washable liner and a padded wind collar. This model comes with a NutraFog II anti-fog, anti-scratch Photochromic face shield. Lightweight polycarbonate / ABS shell. Transitions(R) Adaptive ClickRelease(TM) Shield included. Transitions(R) anti-fog and UV protection. Removable and washable interior. Velocity Flow Ventilation(TM) system with FlowAdjust(TM). Padded wind collar drastically reduces wind and road noise. Contoured cheekpads. Integrated speaker pockets. Padded chin strap with D-ring closure. Weight: 1500 grams. Certification: DOT, ECE. Industry-leading five-year warranty. Notes: Ships with Transitions(R) Adaptive ClickRelease(TM) Shield, other hues sold separately. Helmet NO LONGER INCLUDES integrated communications port. MIPS: Time Is Everything - For the past 60 years and counting, Bell engineers have researched the forces involved in crashes across a wide range of scenarios. Recent findings have concluded that brain injury received during an angular impact is much more severe, due to higher strain on the brain's tissue. MIPS addresses this strain by allowing the head to slide independent of the helmet for a few milliseconds. This critical moment of time helps to reduce the violence of the brain inside the skull, and can significantly reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury. How It Works - MIPS uses a slip-plane system that moves inside the helmet, mimicking the brain's own protection system. This layer is designed to rotate inside the helmet with the intent to potentially slow or reduce the amount of energy transferred to or from the head. Science tells us that if Bell can reduce the strains associated with rotational acceleration, they might reduce the risk and severity of brain injury. Why It's Important - When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration can cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. The stretching of the tissue that can be caused by these motions can result in various types of brain injury. Bell believes that helmets equipped with MIPS technology can provide an additional measure of protection in certain impacts. The Minds Behind MIPS - In 1996, Swedish neurosurgeon Hans von Holst began to study helmet construction. He partnered with Peter Halldin, researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology, with a goal to contribute to the evolution of helmet technology. As a result, the company, MIPS AB was founded in 2001 by Hans, Peter and three other specialists in the biomechanical field from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has extensive technological and medical expertise focused on head injuries. They also conduct studies involving injury prediction and the simulation of head and neck injuries using advanced data methods. MIPS AB has extensive and profound knowledge concerning head and neck injuries, a result of 20 years' experience in the area. Transitions(R) is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc., used under license by Transitions Optical Limited.