Allure Women's Helmet MIPS

The Smith Allure delivers enlightened style and a plush, fleeced tricot lining in the world's lightest certified snow helmet.MIPS sets a new standard in helmet safety. Developed by brain surgeons and scientists to reduce rotational forces on the brain caused by angled impacts to the head.The secret behind MIPS' unique, patented technology comes from the human brain. The brain is surrounded by a low friction cushion of cerebrospinal fluid that protects it by allowing it to slide slightly on impact. MIPS imitates the brain's way of protecting itself by giving the helmet its own low friction layer between the outer shell and the liner, which also slides to absorb much of the energy created by an angled blow to the head.Conventional helmets are tested by dropping them vertically onto a flat surface. MIPS is designed to deal with how most accidents occur, with angled impacts to the head. MIPS sets a new standard in helmet safety.