Uvex Invictus MIPS FIS Helmet
Sale Regular price $300.00*Make color selection here.
Helmet regulation (2014/15), that requires "Conforms to FIS" label is applicable at all levels without exception for GS, SG and DH. All helmets that meet this regulation in our store are labeled "FIS" for your convenience. Download the current SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALPINE COMPETITION EQUIPMENT and the USSA Helmet Rule for full details.
Selecting your proper helmet size:
Measure your head circumference one inch above the eyebrows around to the largest point on the back of your head. Round up to the larger size when your measurement is between two sizes.
Helmet Size Guide
| Head Circumference (inches) | Helmet Size (cm) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 51 |
| 20 1/4 | 52 |
| 20 7/8 | 53 |
| 21 1/4 | 54 |
| 21 5/8 | 55 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 22 3/8 | 57 |
| 22 3/4 | 58 |
| 23 1/4 | 59 |
| 23 5/8 | 60 |
| 24 3/8 | 61 |
Helmet Fit Check:
- Your helmet should fit snugly and square on your head. Make sure that it is not tilted too far back or forward on your head.
- Cheek pads touch, but do not press uncomfortably.
- Make sure there are no gaps around your temples, brow or back of the neck
- With the straps securely fastened, shake your head slightly from side to side and back and forth. If it moves or feels loose, then it is too big. (Also remember that the comfort liner will compress a little with use, so a new helmet should fit as tight as you can comfortably wear.)
- Again with the straps fastened, try to roll the helmet forward off your head. If you can get it off, it is too big.
- Feel for any pressure spots. Check for any soreness or red spots after you remove the helmet. If you find any, try the next size up or a different model. All brands fit a little different, so try on multiple styles for the best fit.
Description & Features
Thanks to the shock-absorbing MIPS technology, the extremely sturdy and super-lightweight Uvex Invictus MIPS ski race helmet provides uncompromising protection even during the most dynamic slalom runs for professional athletes and junior racers alike. This ultra-lightweight and tough helmet also impresses with a sporty, streamlined design and perfect fit with emergency cheek padding. Featuring innovative plus technology, the outer shell of the Invictus is made of a highly impact-resistant, super-lightweight thermoplastic as well as a shock-absorbing inner shell to guarantee a high level of comfort and maximum safety. This FIS-certified race helmet is optionally fitted with a detachable chin guard..
Features
- Giant Slalom, Super G and Downhill race helmet meeting FIS RH 2013 standards
- MIPS Rotational Safety System
- Hardshell Technology
- Plus (+) Technology
- Passive ventilation system
- Momomatic lock
- Goggle Clip
- Rescue/emergency cheek pads
- Removable comfort lining
- FAS Strap
- Quick Release Chin Guard compatible
Technical Info
MIPS
Modern (non-MIPS) helmets are wonderful pieces of technology in terms of their impact resistance. They are designed – and tested – to help prevent skull fractures and other major blunt-force trauma. They are not, however, designed to mitigate the forces that can cause a concussion.
A Swedish company called Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) patented the slip plane concept (what it calls a low-friction layer), using two layers in the helmet (the MIPS “liner”) to help mitigate the rotational force of an impact, which can result in a concussion or other brain injury. Here’s how the company itself describes the technology:
“In a helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System the shell and the liner are separated by a low friction layer. When a helmet with MIPS Brain Protection System is subjected to an angled impact, the low friction layer allows the helmet to slide relative to the head.”
Hardshell Technology
A highly effective combination of an injection-molded outer shell an an EPS inner Shell, making the helmet highly impact-resistant, shock absorbing and insulated against the cold.
Plus (+) Technology
Innovative and very light polymer construction.