POC Obex BC MIPS Ski Helmet
Obex family · 26/27
Technology
A low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets it move a few millimeters on an angled impact, redirecting rotational force away from your head.
Aramid Penetration Panels
High-strength aramid fibers molded into the shell’s risk zones for extra structural strength and penetration resistance — the core of the "BC" build.
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.
Features
- ·Dual-material outer shell — polycarbonate body with an ABS top section, over an EPS liner
- ·360° adjustment dial for a fast, dialed fit
- ·Adjustable ventilation with goggle chimneys to cut fogging
- ·Clean integration with POC goggles
- ·Five colorways, three sizes (XS/S–XL/XXL)
With the Obex BC the rescue layer is what you are actually paying for, so start there. A RECCO reflector is a passive tag that lets an organized crew with a detector — ground or helicopter — narrow down where you are. 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: they help someone find and treat you once something has gone wrong, and neither replaces a transceiver, shovel and probe. What they buy you is redundancy on days when help is not a chairlift away.
The build is the beefed-up half of the story. The BC runs a dual-material outer shell — a polycarbonate body with an ABS top — with aramid panels molded into the risk zones for penetration resistance, all over an EPS liner. MIPS Evolve sits inside to manage the rotational forces of an angled impact. One honest caveat: the certification is EN 1077 Class B, the same as a plain resort lid. The extra shell and hardware add durability and a rescue layer, not a higher safety rating.
Where it sits in the Obex line comes down to how far you travel from the lift. The standard Obex MIPS is lighter and drops the aramid and the rescue gear — the right pick if you never leave the resort. The Obex BC MIPS adds the aramid panels plus RECCO and twICEme for touring and sidecountry. At the top, the Obex Connect carries the same rescue layer but stacks an integrated Harman Kardon headset and group intercom on top for far more money. Buy the BC if you want the backcountry rescue redundancy without paying for the comms.
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
- +Beefier dual-material shell with aramid penetration panels
- +MIPS Evolve rotational protection and a 360° dial 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
- −Heavier than a pure resort helmet (530g in M/L)
- −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 durability, not rating
Not For
Strict in-bounds skiers chasing the lightest possible lid, and anyone who never travels in avalanche terrain.
Specs
- Weight
- 500g (XS/S) · 530g (M/L) · 590g (XL/XXL)
- Construction
- Dual-material outer shell (PC body + ABS top) + aramid panels + EPS liner
- Rotational Protection
- MIPS Evolve
- Rescue
- RECCO reflector + twICEme NFC Medical ID
- Ventilation
- Adjustable, with goggle chimneys
- Fit
- 360° adjustment dial
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class B · ASTM F2040
- Sizes
- XS/S (51-54cm) · M/L (55-58cm) · XL/XXL (59-62cm)
Common Questions
- Does the POC Obex BC MIPS 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 Obex BC MIPS and the standard Obex MIPS?
- The BC adds a thicker dual-material shell with aramid penetration panels, a RECCO reflector, and a twICEme NFC Medical ID chip. Both share MIPS Evolve and the same EN 1077 Class B certification.
- How much does the POC Obex BC MIPS weigh?
- It weighs 500g in XS/S, 530g in M/L, and 590g in XL/XXL.
- Can I just use the Obex BC MIPS for resort days?
- You can — it is a certified EN 1077 Class B lid that skis fine in-bounds. But at 530g in M/L it is heavier than the standard Obex MIPS, and you would be carrying a RECCO reflector and NFC chip you never use at the resort. If you never leave the lifts, the lighter Obex MIPS is the better value.
- Obex BC MIPS or Obex Connect — which should I buy?
- Both carry the same rescue layer — a RECCO reflector and twICEme NFC — plus aramid reinforcement. The Obex Connect adds an integrated Harman Kardon headset with group intercom and Bluetooth, and costs far more. If you want backcountry rescue redundancy, the BC is the pick; step up to the Connect only if you also want built-in comms.
