POC

Kortal Race Mips Helmet

Best helmet for my dome

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

As always, try to find a place to try on for best fit, but for me this hit all the marks. Fit, comfort, breath ability and adjustability. Doesn’t hurt that it’s sleek too. I’ve tried about 4-5 different helmets before I found this one and I stopped the search immediately. This is the one for me!

Great helmet!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've been riding with this helmet for about a year now and it has held up wonderfully! Super comfy, lightweight, and looks awesome!

Viva la Poc!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

M/L

I wore the helmet for two weeks…the best MTB helmet I’ve had. Cancer won’t let me wear it again until next spring, but I can’t wait!

Comfortable light weight.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Thankfully no true testing and f the impact protection thus far.

Visor removal is delicate

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

This may be the most baller MTB helmet out there. Great looks, perfect fit (which can be dialed easily via the rear adjustment knob), and an adjustable and REMOVABLE visor. I have been wanting a hemet that I can remove the visor for when I ride the road. I know most people have separate road and MTB helmnets, but in my opinion that isn't nessecary because i don't know how much aero benefit there is in a helmet for someone that is not a road racer time trialer. Unfortunately the tiny clip that snaps in on the side of the visor cracked off the first time I removed it.

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Freaking Love It!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I've gone through quite a few helmets over the years. Some I've liked, few have I loved. This is easily my most favorite helmet I think I've ever had. Its super comfortable, flows a crazy amount of air and I really love the technology built into the helmet. I tend not to scrimp on helmets because I don't want to learn how to tie my shoes again. It was super hard when I was four. I can't imagine how hard it would be in my fourtys. This helmet really makes me feel like I got a lot of value for my money.

Saved my head

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

Medium

I was out mountain biking with this helmet and got bucked off my bike really badly. The crash ended with one of the largest head impacts I've ever experienced. I heard a snap in my ears and started freaking out because I thought I had broken something. Turned out the sound was just the MIPS system inside the helmet snapping under the rotational impact so my head didn't. In the end I came a way with little more than the wind knocked out of me. I would credit this helmet with the fact I do not have a serious concussion. Side note: I talked to POC and they are sending me a replacement part for free to put into my helmet. This helmet definitely gave me sticker shock at first but I think in the end it was worth it. you only get one head so I would recommend protecting it

Great Fit

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I have the helmet but waiting for single track season in the high Rockies. I do want to comment on the fit of the helmet. I have wore Specailized, Kask, Giro, and Lazer; this POC by far hugs my skull the best out of all those brands. The Kask coming in second. We all have different head shapes and mine is more oval than round. The POC Kortal is light weight and feels great on my head the few times I've put it on and given it the shake test. Will update my review once mtb season comes to the Rockies in CO.