1 / 2Sweet Protection Igniter 2Vi Mips Helmet
Pre-order · Ships September 2026
Description
The Sweet Protection Igniter 2Vi Mips is an all-mountain ski helmet from Sweet Protection, the Norwegian brand’s do-it-all resort lid. It rides on Sweet’s 2Vi hardshell design and slots into the freeride range one rung under the carbon Trooper 2Vi, giving skiers the brand’s fit and rotational hardware at a friendlier price.
Its outer is a molded polycarbonate hardshell, not the carbon shell of its sibling; the wall is variable in elasticity, thicker or springier where it needs to be, so coverage stays low-profile without turning bulky. Behind it, a multi-density foam core with a ribbed inner cage spreads the shock of a hit. Sweet quotes a bare-helmet mass of 640g, but leaves the measured size off the spec sheet.
It is built to the EN 1077 Class B standard plus ASTM F2040, and Sweet adds a 2-Layer Mips system to damp the rotational loads of an angled hit. The Mips layer is a rotational add-on, while 2Vi is the helmet's own construction — the hardshell itself, not a bolt-on. Neither promises safety; a helmet lowers risk, it does not erase it. Class B is the ear-open alpine rating on the EN 1077 scale, a step down in coverage from the stricter Class A.
Airflow comes through ten penetration-proof ports with adjustable ventilation, plus a goggle dock molded into the shell up top. An OcciGrip rear dial sets both grip and height in seconds with a gloved hand, and a Fidlock magnet snaps the chin strap shut. The pads and liner unclip for a wash, and a chip-ready audio pocket waits for speakers you buy on their own.
It ships in SM, ML and LXL, and we are glad to size you over the phone.
Details
- Type
- Helmet
- Vendor
- Sweet Protection
- SKU
- 840102-PLABL-SM
Placid Blue / SM
Sweet Protection Igniter 2Vi Mips Helmet
Igniter family · 26/27
Technology
2Vi Helmet Platform
Sweet’s helmet platform for the Igniter: a variable-elasticity polycarbonate hardshell, a multi-density liner and a 2-Layer Mips system integrated into one low-profile build. The shell thickness and elasticity are varied to give strength without extra bulk.
2-Layer Mips
A rotational-management add-on that lets the shell move slightly against the head to help reduce the rotational forces of an angled impact. It is a system, not a certification, and reduces risk rather than guaranteeing safety.
OcciGrip Fit System
A rear turn-dial cradle with height adjustment that tunes reach and height on the fly, even with gloves, and cups the occiput so the helmet does not roll forward or back.
Adjustable Ventilation
10 penetration-proof vent ports in the polycarbonate shell plus adjustable ventilation and an internal goggle garage with its own vents, so airflow keeps moving and goggles stow when pushed up.
Features
- ·10 large penetration-proof vent ports in polycarbonate
- ·Internal goggle garage with dedicated goggle vents
- ·Fidlock magnetic buckle you can work with gloves on
- ·Snap-in lining that is removable and washable
- ·Removable earpads
- ·Audio Ready system (sound chips sold separately)
- ·Easy-to-fasten hook goggle retainer
Sweet’s Igniter 2Vi Mips is the all-mountain helmet in the brand’s freeride line — meant to handle the whole hill instead of one discipline. It rides on Sweet’s 2Vi platform and sits a rung below the carbon Trooper 2Vi, which makes it the value pick for anyone who wants Sweet’s protection hardware and fit without paying up for a carbon shell.
The Igniter’s shell is a next-generation variable-elasticity hardshell — a polycarbonate outer, not the carbon-fiber mono-shell of the Trooper. Sweet varies the thickness and elasticity of the shell to aim for strength without extra bulk, keeping the profile low. Inside sits a complex-geometry, multi-density liner with an internal rib structure that spreads impact energy across different zones of the head. The whole helmet is listed at 640g, though Sweet does not publish which size that figure is measured at.
Rotational protection on the Igniter comes from a 2-Layer Mips system, which lets the shell move slightly against the head to help manage the rotational forces of an angled impact. It is worth being precise here: Mips is a rotational-impact add-on and 2Vi is Sweet’s shell construction platform — neither is a safety rating. The Igniter’s actual certification is EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040. Class B is the alpine class that permits ear openings and less coverage than Class A — a fact to note, not a flaw. None of these systems guarantee safety; they reduce risk.
For airflow the Igniter carries 10 penetration-proof vent ports in polycarbonate plus adjustable ventilation and an internal goggle garage with its own vents, so it runs cool on hard efforts and stores goggles when you push them up. The OcciGrip turn-dial fit system adjusts reach and height on the fly, even with gloves, and a Fidlock magnetic buckle handles on and off. The snap-in lining and earpads are removable and washable, and the Audio Ready system takes sound chips, sold separately.
The real comparison is the Igniter against the step-up Trooper 2Vi. Step up to the $350 Trooper and you get a carbon-fiber shell — a construction and prestige upgrade. What that upcharge does not buy is a tougher rating or a lighter helmet: both lids hold an identical EN 1077 Class B rating, carry ASTM F2040, and run identical 2-Layer Mips, while the Trooper is actually the heavier of the two at 700g against the Igniter’s 640g. At $280 the Igniter saves you $70, weighs less, and throws in the adjustable venting. For all-mountain skiers who value low weight and airflow, the Igniter is the smarter buy; move up to the Trooper only if you specifically want the carbon shell.
Safety — read this
A helmet reduces the risk of injury; it does not prevent injury or guarantee safety. Mips is an add-on system and 2Vi is Sweet’s shell construction platform, not certifications — the Igniter’s certification is EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040. EN 1077 Class B is the alpine class that permits ear openings and less coverage than Class A.
Strengths
- +Lighter than the carbon Trooper 2Vi, at 640g
- +10 adjustable penetration-proof vent ports for strong airflow
- +Same EN 1077 Class B and 2-Layer Mips as the Trooper
- +OcciGrip turn-dial tunes reach and height with gloves on
- +Fidlock buckle plus removable, washable lining and earpads
Best For
All-mountain skiers who want a Mips helmet with strong venting and value, without paying up for a carbon shell.
Limitations
- −Polycarbonate shell, not the Trooper’s carbon-fiber construction
- −Audio Ready, but the sound chips are sold separately
- −EN 1077 Class B allows ear openings, less coverage than Class A
- −Sweet does not publish which size the 640g is weighed at
Not For
Buyers who specifically want the premium TLC carbon-fiber shell or the step-up Trooper 2Vi — pay up for that — and racers who need a chin guard or an FIS-homologated race helmet.
Specs
- Weight
- 640g (whole helmet; Sweet does not publish the size measured)
- Construction
- 2Vi variable-elasticity polycarbonate hardshell (not carbon)
- Rotational Protection
- 2-Layer Mips
- Ventilation
- 10 adjustable penetration-proof vent ports (polycarbonate)
- Fit
- OcciGrip turn-dial with height adjustment
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class B · ASTM F2040
- Buckle
- Fidlock magnetic buckle
Common Questions
- What safety standard does the Igniter 2Vi Mips meet?
- The Igniter is certified to EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040. Mips is an add-on system and 2Vi is Sweet’s helmet construction platform, neither being a certification: Mips helps manage rotational forces, but the safety rating is the EN 1077 / ASTM F2040 certification. EN 1077 Class B is the alpine class that allows ear openings and less coverage than Class A.
- Igniter 2Vi or Trooper 2Vi — what’s the difference?
- The two helmets match on the essentials: both meet EN 1077 Class B, both carry ASTM F2040, both use a 2-Layer Mips liner, and both fit on the same OcciGrip dial. The Trooper 2Vi ($350) trades up to a carbon-fiber shell but weighs more, 700g against the Igniter’s 640g. The Igniter 2Vi ($280) sticks with a polycarbonate hardshell, comes in lighter, and adds adjustable venting. Paying extra buys the carbon build — not a stronger certification and not a lighter lid.
- How much does the Igniter 2Vi Mips weigh?
- Sweet lists the whole helmet at 640g. Sweet does not publish which size that figure is measured at. For reference, the carbon Trooper 2Vi is heavier at 700g.
- How is the Igniter 2Vi ventilated and how does it fit?
- It has 10 penetration-proof vent ports in the polycarbonate shell plus adjustable ventilation and an internal goggle garage with its own vents. The OcciGrip turn-dial fit system adjusts reach and height on the fly and works with gloves on.
- Does the Igniter 2Vi work with audio?
- It uses Sweet’s Audio Ready system. The sound chips are sold separately.
