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Pre-order · Ships September 2026
Description
Sweet Protection's Trooper 2Vi Mips is a full-coverage carbon freeride ski helmet with 2-Layer Mips and a planted, goggle-integrated fit. Sweet calls it their most iconic snow helmet, and it sits at the protective end of the brand's ski line — for riders who ski hard terrain and don't want a bulky lid to show for it.
Underneath is Sweet's 2Vi build. The outer is one molded carbon piece — TLC, or Thermoplastic Laminated Carbon Fiber — with wall thickness that varies panel to panel, so the shell holds firm in spots, gives in others. Inside, a multi-density foam liner shaped to the head spreads a hit across a wider area rather than one point.
For angled impacts it adds 2-Layer Mips, a slip-plane inside the shell that gives a little in a crash so the head can turn slightly on its own — the aim being to shed some of the twisting force that would reach the brain. The 2Vi carbon is Sweet's construction and Mips the add-on inside it; neither is a certification. The helmet's ratings are EN 1077 Class B plus ASTM F2040. No helmet removes every risk of injury.
Fit comes from the Occigrip dial, which snugs the rear cradle and adjusts for height so the helmet stays put. The chin strap closes with a one-handed Fidlock magnet, and the Adapted Goggle Fit mates flush with Sweet's own goggles. You also get an internal goggle garage with goggle vents, a washable snap-in liner, pop-out ear pads, and Audio Ready compatibility for Sweet's Sound Chips (sold on their own).
Reach for the Trooper if you ski all-mountain or freeride lines, want full carbon coverage, and like a helmet that sits tight rather than light. It's the wrong pick for gram-counters or anyone chasing airflow — Sweet's Igniter 2Vi is the lighter, airier option at roughly 640 g — and the oval shell doesn't work well for rounder heads.
Not sure whether the Trooper or a lighter Sweet shell suits you? Message us or stop in — we'll measure your head and sort your size before you buy.
Details
- Type
- Helmet
- Vendor
- Sweet Protection
- SKU
- 840094-DTBLK-SM
Dirt Black / SM
Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi Mips Helmet
Trooper family · 26/27
Technology
2Vi (TLC Carbon Mono-Shell)
Sweet’s helmet platform: a mono-shell molded in TLC (Thermoplastic Laminated Carbon Fiber) with variable wall thickness over a complex-geometry multi-density liner. The shell flexes where it should and stays rigid where it must, and the tuned foam spreads impact energy across zones for a full, relatively low-profile lid.
2-Layer Mips Safety System
A rotational-impact add-on built into the 2Vi platform. A low-friction layer lets the helmet shift slightly on your head in an angled impact, which is designed to help reduce the rotational motion transferred to the brain. It is a system, not a certification, and does not replace the EN 1077 / ASTM F2040 rating.
Occigrip Fit System
A rear turn-dial with height adjustment that locks the cradle to the back of your head so the helmet doesn’t roll. Independent reviewers note it adjusts the rear only and is fiddlier with gloves than a wraparound BOA-style dial.
Audio Ready
The ear pads are wired to accept Sweet’s Sound Chip speakers so you can add audio without extra hardware in the shell. The Sound Chips themselves are sold separately.
Features
- ·Internal goggle garage with dedicated goggle vents to keep lenses fog-free
- ·Fidlock magnetic buckle you can close one-handed with gloves on
- ·Removable, washable snap-in lining
- ·Removable ear pads
- ·Adapted Goggle Fit for a no-gap seam with Sweet goggles
- ·Audio Ready system (Sound Chips sold separately)
- ·Easy-to-fasten hook goggle retainer
The Sweet Protection Trooper 2Vi Mips is Sweet’s most iconic all-mountain and freeride ski helmet, and it earns that billing with a full-coverage carbon build. Sweet positions it for skiers who spend their days chasing freeride terrain and want serious protection without added bulk. It sits at $350 and comes in three shells: SM, ML and LXL.
The Trooper 2Vi Mips is built on Sweet’s 2Vi platform: a modern mono-shell molded in TLC — Thermoplastic Laminated Carbon Fiber — with variable wall thickness, over a complex-geometry multi-density liner. The variable thickness lets the shell flex where it should and stay rigid where it must, while the multi-density foam is tuned to the shape of the head so impact energy is spread across zones rather than concentrated in one spot. The payoff is a full, protective lid that still reads relatively low-profile.
On top of that shell, the Trooper 2Vi Mips adds the 2-Layer Mips Safety System. Mips is a low-friction layer that lets the helmet shift slightly on your head during an angled impact, which is designed to help reduce the rotational motion transferred to the brain. It is a system, not a certification, and it does not replace the helmet’s safety rating or guarantee you walk away from a crash — it is one more layer of risk management, not a promise.
On certification, the Trooper 2Vi Mips is certified to EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040 — the two standards Sweet lists for the helmet. Class B is a common alpine rating that allows ear openings and less coverage than Class A; it is a legitimate certification, not a compromise, but it is worth knowing what you are buying. The 2Vi carbon is the construction and 2-Layer Mips the added rotational system; neither is the certification, and neither substitutes for it.
For fit and comfort, the Trooper 2Vi Mips uses Sweet’s Occigrip turn-dial with height adjustment to lock the rear cradle to your head so the helmet doesn’t roll, a Fidlock magnetic buckle you can close one-handed with gloves on, and an Adapted Goggle Fit that makes a no-gap seam with Sweet goggles. An internal goggle garage, a removable washable snap-in lining and removable ear pads round it out, and it is Audio Ready if you add Sweet’s Sound Chips, which are sold separately.
The honest question is the Trooper 2Vi Mips versus its lighter sibling, the Igniter 2Vi Mips. Both ride on the same 2Vi platform and both run 2-Layer Mips, but the Igniter is lighter at about 640 g and more ventilated, with ten adjustable ports, while the Trooper comes in around 700 g with vents Sweet doesn’t quantify. Stepping up to the Trooper buys its full-coverage carbon build, its planted freeride fit and its iconic status — not less weight and not more safety. If grams and airflow matter more to you, the Igniter is the smarter pick; if you want the full-coverage Trooper feel, that is what the extra is for.
Safety — read this
A helmet reduces the risk of injury; it does not guarantee safety or prevent concussion. The Trooper 2Vi Mips is certified to EN 1077 Class B, which allows ear openings and less coverage than Class A, and its 2Vi construction and Mips are risk-management features, not guarantees.
Strengths
- +TLC carbon mono-shell with variable thickness for tuned impact behavior
- +2-Layer Mips adds rotational-impact management on the 2Vi platform
- +Certified to EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040
- +Adapted Goggle Fit makes a no-gap seam with Sweet goggles
- +Fidlock magnetic buckle closes one-handed with gloves on
- +Occigrip dial and multi-density liner give a planted, non-rolling fit
Best For
All-mountain and freeride skiers who want a full-coverage carbon lid with a planted, non-rolling fit and a dialed Sweet goggle interface, and who accept a little extra weight for it.
Limitations
- −Heavy for the category at around 700 g
- −Heavier than the lighter ~640 g Igniter 2Vi sibling
- −Premium $350 price for a Class B lid
- −Occigrip dial adjusts the rear cradle only, fiddly with gloves
- −Audio Ready but the Sound Chips cost extra
- −Oval shell doesn’t suit every head shape
Not For
Skiers chasing the lightest, airiest lid — Sweet’s Igniter 2Vi is lighter at about 640 g with more venting — and round-headed skiers, since the Trooper’s shell reads oval and doesn’t fit every head.
Specs
- Weight
- 700 g
- Construction
- 2Vi mono-shell in TLC (Thermoplastic Laminated Carbon Fiber) with variable wall thickness
- Liner
- Complex-geometry multi-density shock-absorbing liner
- Rotational Protection
- 2-Layer Mips Safety System
- Certifications
- EN 1077 Class B · ASTM F2040
- Fit
- Occigrip turn-dial with height adjustment
- Buckle
- Fidlock magnetic buckle (one-handed)
- Goggle
- Adapted Goggle Fit with Sweet goggles · internal goggle garage
- Audio
- Audio Ready — Sound Chips sold separately
Common Questions
- What safety standard does the Trooper 2Vi Mips meet?
- The Trooper 2Vi Mips is certified to EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040, the two standards Sweet lists for it. Its 2Vi carbon is Sweet’s helmet platform and its 2-Layer Mips is an add-on rotational system; neither is a certification, and neither replaces that rating. A helmet reduces injury risk but does not guarantee safety.
- Should I buy the Trooper 2Vi or the Igniter 2Vi?
- Both use Sweet’s 2Vi platform and 2-Layer Mips. The Igniter is lighter at about 640 g with ten adjustable vents; the Trooper is around 700 g and gives you a full-coverage carbon build and a planted freeride fit. Choose the Igniter for weight and airflow, the Trooper for coverage and fit.
- How much does the Trooper 2Vi Mips weigh?
- Sweet lists the Trooper 2Vi Mips at 700 g, though it doesn’t state which shell size that figure refers to. That is on the heavier side for an all-mountain helmet.
- How does the Trooper 2Vi Mips fit and how do I size it?
- The Trooper comes in three shells — SM (53–56 cm), ML (56–59 cm) and LXL (59–61 cm) — measured around your head above the brow. The shell reads oval, and independent reviewers note it doesn’t suit every head shape, so try it on. The Occigrip dial fine-tunes the rear cradle for a planted fit.
- Is Mips a safety certification?
- No. Mips is a rotational-impact management system — a low-friction layer that lets the helmet shift slightly in an angled impact. The Trooper’s actual certifications are EN 1077 Class B and ASTM F2040; the 2Vi shell is Sweet’s construction and Mips is the add-on, and neither is a certification.
