POC Receptor BUG Adjustable Helmet
To make the Receptor BUG helmet, POC took the most advanced multi-purpose helmet in its product line, the Receptor+, and altered it specifically for snow sport use. The patented double overlapping shell system lets air in and heat out, while protecting from sharp objects. This ventilation can also be closed for cold days. An advanced outer shell makes for tough and durable construction, and provides excellent protection when working in conjunction with the shock-absorbing in-mold liner in polycarbonate and EPS. The included “bankers brim” boosts the style.A padded chin strap and ventilated ear covers provide a snug, comfortable, breathable fit.FeaturesVentilated double-shell systemEPS linerDetachable ear pads and neck rollCompatible with Communication Neck Roll with Beats by Dre speakers and microphone (sold separately)Certified EN 1077-B, ASTM 2040550-gram weightPOC Snow HelmetsPOC has worked intensively with leading experts to understand every detail regarding how a helmet should be constructed, with the sole objective of creating better protection than ever before. When POC began, there were two types of helmets on the market:The first type of helmetwas a traditional helmet with a hard shell and a liner of softer expanded polystyrene (EPS), which has good penetration resistance and energy distribution properties. The disadvantage of the hard shell is that upon impact, the hard structure causes a sudden stop. The brain may continue to move in the direction of travel and the impact is not absorbed very well. Hard shell helmets are also quite heavy, which may cause the helmet to bounce off the ground on impact.The second type of helmetwas an "in-mold" helmet, which originated in the field of cycling. These molded helmets have a thinner shell of hard plastic that covers the ears and the back of the neck.Normally, both the traditional hard shell and in-mold helmets rely on expanded polystyrene (EPS) for shock absorption. EPS absorbs energy by plastic deformation, meaning it is deformed permanently upon impact. Therefore, a helmet liner made of EPS will not be good at absorbing repetitive shocks, while also providing poor protection from the effects of rotational violence, which is a major risk at oblique impacts.POC's patent-pending Aramid Ballistic Penetration (APB) barrier, however, offers better shock absorption, lower weight, and improved penetration resistance. For snow sport use, the APB shell is combined with a patent-pending, Ventilated Double Shell Anti Penetration (VDSAP). The concept was initially developed for the Receptor+ all-season helmet. Developed and certified in Europe and the US for skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, biking, and water sports, VDSAP is built with double shells, placed offset, for maximum penetration resistance with channels to evacuate heat, moisture, or water. The inner shell is an extremely thin in-mold shell, while the outer shell is a hard shell of ABS and PC.WarrantyPOC products include a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.About POCPOC is a Swedish company dedicated to saving lives and minimizing the consequences of accidents for all "gravity sports" athletes by advancing the science of personal protection. The company has innovated a number of technical solutions, constructions, material combinations, and engineering approaches with patented solutions which increase the degree of protection.From its corporate headquarters and research lab in Stockholm, POC employs engineers, material specialists, industrial and graphic designers, neurologists, and back specialists to be a leading voice in safety, medicine, health care, advanced product development, and testing. All POC products have been tested by leading athletes before going through further refining and product improvement. The end result is a line of lightweight, high performance gear that offers advanced protection against injury thanks to superior impact absorption and penetration resistance.