Scott Element MIPS helmet

Heightened sound and a tailored fit help you dial in to powder stashes, challenging freeride descents, or resort days. The Scott Element Mips® is a versatile backcountry ski helmet with a height-adjustable dial that fine-tunes fit for all-day comfort. The ear pads feature 360° Pure Sound Technology to improve hearing, so you can be more aware of your surroundings. The Mips® safety system adds rotational impact protection in a lightweight in-mold shell. With the Passive Venting System and Anti-Fog Ventilation, this backcountry helmet manages airflow and removes distractions, so you can focus on your line, not your lid.

Features:

- Mips® Brain Protection System
- Passive Venting System
- 360° Pure Sound Technology
- Anti-Fog Ventilation
- Certification: PPE cat. II according to EN 1077:2007, class B
- Construction: PC In-mold with EPS liner & PC bottom wrap

Technology:

MIPS® Safety System:
- The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational motion than linear motion because it has shear properties similar to water or gel. When different parts of the brain move relative to each other because of rotational motion, the tissues can stretch, which can cause concussions or other brain injuries.

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions and more severe brain injury in oblique hits to the head. The Mips® safety system consists of a low friction layer mounted inside the helmet. In a crash, the low friction layer is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. This is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury.

A Safety System That Mimics The Brain:
- Unlike traditional helmets, which are mainly designed and tested for straight impacts, the Mips® safety system’s low-friction layer mimics the brain’s own system for protection against rotational motion.

Straight Vs Angled Impacts:
- Traditional helmets are designed for straight impacts, but most impacts are angled.
- The low friction layer is designed to reduce the rotational force of angled impacts.

360° Pure Sound:
- On the mountain, safety is paramount, and being able to hear what is happening around you can save your life. This is why we have invested in R&D to develop 360° Pure Sound technology, a specifically-shaped inner piece in our ear pads, surrounded by sound transparent fabric. It not only let you hear better, but also localize sound more accurately.