POC Obex MIPS Ski Helmet
Obex family · 26/27
Technology
An integrated 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.
Dual-Material Shell
A polycarbonate body with an ABS top section, balancing impact strength against low weight — part of how the Obex stays light.
Sliding Vent Covers
Adjustable covers you can open or shut with a glove; a front intake pulls goggle air through and a rear exhaust moves it out.
360° Fit Dial
A dial-adjustable cradle that tightens evenly around the head, so fit is set with a single twist and holds through the day.
Features
- ·Lightest lid in the POC Obex range (500g in M/L)
- ·Glove-friendly sliding vent covers with front intake and rear exhaust
- ·Goggle chimneys and a clip to keep lenses seated and clear
- ·360° dial for a fast, dialed fit
- ·UKCA marked in addition to EN 1077 and ASTM
- ·Three sizes (XS/S–XL/XXL)
The Obex MIPS is POC’s light all-mountain lid, and low weight is the whole idea. It runs a dual-material shell — a polycarbonate body with an ABS top — with no aramid bridges, and that omission is deliberate: at 500g in M/L it undercuts the reinforced Fornix helmets. Mips Evolve sits inside to manage the rotational forces an angled impact can send to your head. Certification is EN 1077 Class B plus ASTM F2040, with UKCA marking.
The standout on the build is airflow. Sliding vent covers open and shut with a gloved hand, a front intake pulls goggle air through, and a rear exhaust moves it out — so you can dump heat on the skin track and close it down on the chair. A 360° dial locks in fit, and goggle chimneys plus a clip keep lenses seated and clear. It is a simple, well-vented resort helmet with none of the backcountry hardware.
The lower weight is a real trade: you give up the aramid penetration reinforcement the Fornix carries. If you ski rocky, tree-heavy terrain and want that reinforcement, the Fornix MIPS is the better call. If you tour and want a rescue layer, the Obex BC MIPS adds aramid panels plus a RECCO reflector and a twICEme NFC chip. Buy the Obex MIPS if you want POC’s lightest, best-vented all-mountain lid for long resort days.
Strengths
- +Lightest helmet in the Obex line (500g in M/L)
- +Glove-friendly sliding vents with front intake and rear exhaust
- +Mips Evolve rotational protection and a 360° dial fit
- +Anti-fog goggle chimneys and a goggle clip
Best For
All-mountain and freeride skiers who prioritize low weight, airflow, and glove-friendly vent control on long resort days.
Limitations
- −No aramid penetration reinforcement — the Fornix has it
- −No RECCO reflector or NFC chip — not a backcountry-rescue helmet
- −Ear pads not called out as removable on this version
Not For
Skiers in rocky, tree-heavy terrain who want aramid reinforcement, and backcountry skiers who need a RECCO reflector.
Specs
- Weight
- XS/S 460g · M/L 500g · XL/XXL 550g
- Construction
- Dual-material shell (PC body + ABS top) + EPS liner
- Rotational Protection
- Mips Evolve
- Ventilation
- Sliding vent covers · front intake · rear exhaust · goggle chimneys
- Fit
- 360° adjustment dial
- Extras
- Goggle clip
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class B · ASTM F2040 · UKCA
- Sizes
- XS/S · M/L · XL/XXL
Common Questions
- Is the POC Obex MIPS the lightest POC helmet?
- In the Obex all-mountain range it is the lightest, at 460g in XS/S and 500g in M/L. It undercuts the aramid-reinforced Fornix helmets on weight.
- What is the shell made of?
- A dual-material shell — a polycarbonate body with an ABS top section — over an EPS liner. There are no aramid bridges, which keeps the weight down.
- How does the ventilation work?
- Sliding vent covers you can open or shut with a glove, with a front intake that pulls goggle air through and a rear exhaust to move it out, plus goggle chimneys to cut fogging.
- Obex MIPS or Fornix MIPS — which should I buy?
- The Obex MIPS is lighter and vents harder but has no aramid reinforcement; the Fornix MIPS adds molded aramid bridges for penetration resistance at a small weight cost. Want the lightest, airiest resort lid, buy the Obex; ski rocky or tree-heavy terrain and want the reinforcement, the Fornix.
- Does the Obex MIPS work for backcountry days?
- It skis fine anywhere, but it has no RECCO reflector or NFC chip, so it is not built for backcountry rescue. If you tour or travel in avalanche terrain, the Obex BC MIPS adds aramid panels, a RECCO reflector, and a twICEme NFC chip.
