POC Skull Dura X MIPS Ski Helmet
Skull family · 26/27
Technology
POC’s integrated take on Mips, built into the liner rather than as a separate slip-layer, designed to help manage the rotational force of an angled impact.
Injected PC/ABS Dual-Material Shell
A single injected shell combining polycarbonate and ABS over an EPP liner — the stiff, homologated build that passes FIS tech inspection.
Race Lock Fit
A fit system that stays locked in a race tuck so the helmet does not shift when you are down on the skis at speed.
Pull-Release Ear Pads
Ear pads a rescue crew can pop off without moving your head after a crash, with ear chambers so you can still hear course calls.
Features
- ·FIS RH 2013 homologated for GS, super-G and downhill
- ·EN 1077 Class A protection
- ·Race Lock fit that holds in a tuck
- ·Pull-release ear pads with open ear chambers
- ·Fidlock magnetic buckle, glove-friendly
- ·Maxilla compatible — chin guard sold separately
With a race helmet the certification is the whole point, so start there. FIS RH 2013 is the standard required for the speed disciplines — giant slalom, super-G, downhill — where you carry enough velocity that the helmet has to pass a higher-energy impact and penetration test than a resort lid. That is tied to its EN 1077 Class A rating: Class A means more shell coverage and a tougher penetration test than the Class B helmets most people ski in. The trade is weight and warmth. At 690 to 870g depending on size, the Dura X is stiff, hot and heavy — by design.
The build backs that up, and the liner choice matters more than it sounds. The shell is a single injected piece of polycarbonate and ABS, stiff enough to clear FIS tech inspection. Underneath is an EPP liner: EPP is multi-impact, so unlike the single-impact EPS in most helmets it keeps protecting through a full training block of gates, ice and wash-outs without being retired after every knock. Mips Integra is built into the fit system rather than added as a separate slip-layer, so you get rotational-impact management without extra bulk. Race Lock puts the fit dial at the helmet’s edge so it holds in a tuck with no pressure point, and the ear pads pull-release so a crew can get them off without moving your head after a crash.
The real question is which POC race helmet you actually need. If you run GS, super-G or downhill under FIS rules, the Dura X is the only one here that is FIS RH 2013 — it is the answer. If you only race slalom, the Artic SL is the smarter buy: slalom allows EN 1077 Class B, the Artic SL is lighter, and it comes with the Maxilla Breakaway chin guard in the box — the Dura X takes the same chin guard but you pay for it separately. Racing juniors go to the Skull Dura Jr, which is FIS-legal but drops Mips. Buy the Dura X for speed-day homologation, not for free skiing.
Strengths
- +FIS RH 2013 homologated with EN 1077 Class A protection
- +Race Lock fit that holds in a tuck
- +Pull-release ear pads and open ear chambers for course calls
- +Mips Integra rotational protection
Best For
Alpine racers who need FIS RH 2013 homologation and Class A protection for GS, super-G or downhill.
Limitations
- −Chin guard not included — Maxilla bar is a separate purchase
- −Heavy and stiff for anything but racing (750g in M/L)
- −No everyday resort features — this is a focused race helmet
Not For
Recreational and resort skiers, and slalom racers who want the chin guard included (see the Artic SL).
Specs
- Weight
- 690g (XS/S) · 750g (M/L) · 870g (XL/XXL)
- Construction
- Injected PC/ABS dual-material shell + EPP liner
- Rotational Protection
- Mips Integra
- Homologation
- FIS RH 2013
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class A · ASTM F2040 · FIS
- Fit
- Race Lock fit system
- Chin Guard
- Maxilla compatible (not included)
Common Questions
- Is the POC Skull Dura X MIPS FIS approved?
- Yes. It is homologated to FIS RH 2013 and certified EN 1077 Class A, so it passes tech inspection for GS, super-G and downhill.
- Does the Skull Dura X come with a chin guard?
- No. It is Maxilla compatible, but the breakaway chin bar is sold separately. If you want the chin guard included, the Artic SL comes with one.
- How much does the POC Skull Dura X MIPS weigh?
- It weighs 690g in XS/S, 750g in M/L, and 870g in XL/XXL.
- Can I use the Skull Dura X for everyday resort skiing?
- You can, but it is overbuilt for it. It is a stiff Class A hardshell at 690 to 870g — heavier, warmer and less ventilated than a resort helmet, and you would never use the FIS homologation. For free skiing, a lighter all-mountain lid like the POC Obex or Fornix is the better call.
- Skull Dura X or Artic SL — which should I buy?
- By discipline. The Dura X is FIS RH 2013 for GS, super-G and downhill. The Artic SL is EN 1077 Class B for slalom, it is lighter, and the Maxilla chin guard is included. Race speed events, buy the Dura X; race slalom, the Artic SL is better suited and better value.