POC Fornix BC Ski Helmet
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Technology
Mips
A low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets it move a few millimeters on an angled impact, designed to help redirect rotational force away from your head.
Aramid Bridges
High-strength aramid fibers molded into the shell’s risk zones, adding structural strength and penetration resistance without a big weight penalty.
A passive reflector that lets an organized rescue crew with a RECCO detector — helicopter or ground — home in on your location.
An NFC chip in the shell that stores your emergency contacts and medical info for a rescuer to read with a phone tap, whether or not you’re conscious.
360° Adjustment Cradle
A dial-adjustable cradle that tightens evenly around the head, so fit is set with a single twist and holds through the day.
Features
- ·RECCO reflector and twICEme NFC Medical ID for the rescue layer
- ·Aramid-reinforced construction for penetration resistance
- ·Adjustable vents with goggle chimneys to cut fogging
- ·360° cradle for a fast, dialed fit
- ·Removable ear pads and a rear goggle clip
- ·Three sizes (XS/S–XL/XXL)
With the Fornix BC the rescue layer is the reason to pay up over a standard Fornix, so start there. A RECCO reflector is a passive tag that lets an organized crew with a detector — ground or helicopter — narrow down your location. A twICEme NFC chip holds your emergency contacts and medical notes for a rescuer to read off a phone tap. Both are after-the-fact tools that help someone find and treat you once something has gone wrong. Neither replaces a transceiver, shovel and probe — they are redundancy for days when help is not a chairlift away.
The helmet under that is POC’s aramid-reinforced Fornix. A polycarbonate outer shell sits over an EPS liner, with molded aramid bridges in the risk zones for penetration resistance, and Mips inside to manage the rotational forces of an angled impact. It wears like a POC — adjustable vents with goggle chimneys, a 360° cradle, removable ear pads, and a rear goggle clip. Certification is EN 1077 Class B plus ASTM F2040, the same as a resort lid; the upgrade here is the rescue hardware, not a higher rating.
Where it sits in the Fornix line comes down to how far from the lift you go. The base Fornix MIPS keeps the aramid-reinforced build but drops the RECCO reflector and NFC chip — the right pick in-bounds. The Fornix MIPS POW JJ is that same base build in a Protect Our Winters edition, again with no rescue gear. The Fornix BC is the one that adds RECCO and twICEme for touring and sidecountry. Buy it if you travel in avalanche terrain and want that redundancy next to your avalanche kit.
Safety — read this
RECCO and the twICEme NFC chip are after-the-fact layers — they help rescuers find and treat you once something has already gone wrong. Neither replaces a transceiver, shovel, and probe, or the training to use them. RECCO only works for organized professional rescue, which typically arrives long after the short early window where companion rescue is what actually counts. Carry your avalanche kit, and know how to use it.
Strengths
- +Real rescue layer — RECCO + twICEme NFC — that most helmets don’t have
- +Aramid-reinforced shell for penetration resistance
- +Mips rotational protection and a 360° cradle fit
- +Anti-fog goggle chimneys and clean POC goggle integration
Best For
Backcountry and lift-accessed skiers who want a rescue-layer redundancy sitting next to their avalanche gear.
Limitations
- −Overkill if you never leave the resort — you’re paying for a RECCO reflector you won’t benefit from
- −Class B certification is the same as a standard resort lid — the upgrade is the rescue hardware, not the rating
- −Heavier than the lighter, resort-focused Obex line
Not For
Strict in-bounds skiers chasing the lightest, cheapest lid, and anyone who never travels in avalanche terrain.
Specs
- Weight
- XS/S 490g · M/L 510g · XL/XXL 550g
- Construction
- Polycarbonate outer shell + EPS liner + aramid bridges
- Rotational Protection
- Mips
- Rescue
- RECCO reflector + twICEme NFC Medical ID
- Ventilation
- Adjustable, with goggle chimneys
- Fit
- 360° adjustment cradle
- Extras
- Removable ear pads · rear goggle clip
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class B · ASTM F2040
- Sizes
- XS/S · M/L · XL/XXL
Common Questions
- Does the POC Fornix BC replace an avalanche transceiver?
- No. The RECCO reflector and twICEme NFC chip help rescuers locate and treat you after an incident — they are not companion-rescue tools. You still need a transceiver, shovel, and probe, plus the training to use them.
- What is the difference between the Fornix BC and the standard Fornix MIPS?
- The BC adds a RECCO reflector and a twICEme NFC Medical ID chip for backcountry use. Both share the aramid-reinforced Fornix build and the same EN 1077 Class B certification.
- How much does the POC Fornix BC weigh?
- It weighs 490g in XS/S, 510g in M/L, and 550g in XL/XXL.
- Fornix BC or Obex BC MIPS — which should I buy?
- Both are backcountry lids with a RECCO reflector and a twICEme NFC chip. The Fornix BC uses a polycarbonate shell with aramid bridges; the Obex BC MIPS uses a dual-material shell with aramid panels and runs MIPS Evolve. They overlap closely — pick on fit and feel. Choose the Fornix BC if you want the Fornix line’s shape and removable ear pads, the Obex BC if you prefer that platform.
- Can I use the Fornix BC for resort days?
- Yes — it is a certified EN 1077 Class B helmet that skis fine in-bounds. But at 510g in M/L it is heavier than the base Fornix MIPS, and the RECCO reflector and NFC chip go unused at the resort. If you never leave the lifts, the standard Fornix MIPS saves weight and money.
